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Unlike other bonding systems that require extensive surface preparation and sanding, Plexus Structural Adhesives require minimal or no surface preparation, in most cases, thus reducing VOC and dust emissions in the work place.
STRUCTURAL BONDING OF STRINGERS IN HIGH-PERFORMANCE BOATS Traditional construction methods for high- performance boats use plywood eggcrate and heavy glass epoxy laminate within the hull structure to provide the power, rigidity, security, and ride qualities needed for extreme speed over the water. Thunderbird Products of Decatur, IN, builders of Formula Boats, has come up with a labour saving alternative to this type of plywood construction. Several Formula models now use a glass fiber/ epoxy structural grid which is bonded to the inside of the hull using Plexus "Fibreglass Fusion" Adhesives.
Pat Laux, Product Development Manager for Thunderbird, claims the grid within the FAS3Techmultiplane hull increases hull bottom strength by 20% and side by 10%, with no additional weight or labour. Thunderbird chose Plexus Adhesives because their advanced methacrylate technology elimates the surface preparation and priming required with a urethane- based adhesive.
DECK TO HULL BONDING Strong and Durable
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Sunseeker
International, Formula Fastech, Boston Whaler, Donzi, Vanguard and
Northshore Yachts are some of the users of Plexus Structural Adhesives
for a variety of applications, including: Composite stringers, liners
and deck to hull bonding.
Reduce
Assembly Costs
