Marine
Performance plastics are resistant to saltwater, UV, chemicals, sunshine and corrosion, making them perfect for marine applications.
APPLICATIONS
• Tanks (water, chemical, fuel)
• Fuel lines
• Cowls
• Fairings
• Fishing rod holders and racks
• Boat and dock bumpers
• Pulleys and sheaves
• Switch board panels
• Relay bases
• Rudder and stern shaft bearings
• Deck machinery bushings and linear
bearings
• Pump bearings
• Cabinetry
• Swim platforms
• Grab rails and handles
• Decking
• Gangways and steps
• Windows
• Sealing
ADVANTAGES MAY INCLUDE
• Lightweight, easier to handle, store and less stable and rigid
• Saltwater, UV, weather, chemical, odor and stain
resistant
• Low coefficient of thermal expansion
• Increases hydrodynamics
• Complex, sculpted contours; easy to fabricate
• Superior flatness, doesn’t warp or delaminate
• Flexible, bends without breaking
• Non-conductive
• Available in many colors
• Lightweight
• No painting required
• Cleans easily
• Low moisture absorption
• Excellent bearing and wear performance
• Does not rot, swell or splinter
MATERIALS
• Acrylic (PMMA)
• Acrylic-Styrene-Acrylonitrile (ASA)
• Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)
• Cellulosics
• Epoxy
• High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
• Ionomer
• Nylon/Cast Nylon (PA)
• Phenolic (Industrial Thermosets)
• Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT)
• Polycarbonate (PC)
• Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (PC/ABS)
• Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
• Polyurethane (PU/PUR)
• Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• Silicone (SI)
• Thermoset Polyesters
• Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW-PE)
