Marine

Marine decks can be made from real wood, PVC or polyurethane. For real wood decks, it is particularly important to durably protect the joints against water intrusion. Our deck caulking products fulfill the highest requirements when it comes to salt and freshwater resistance as well as UV. Additionally, the joints allow for permanent absorption of movement while simultaneously being easy to process and sand. 

Furthermore, the bedding of deck floors is subject to volume changes as well as thermal changes in length caused by temperature differences. Our deck caulks meet these requirements as the bedding compound has both high flexibility and great strength to keep the deck flooring in place. 

Whether used for fun in the sun, rafting, diving or fishing, or by firefighters, sea rescue teams and military personnel, inflatable boats are equipped for even the toughest jobs. Whether compact or comfortable, luxurious or functional, they prove their many uses every day on rivers, lakes, and oceans.

Depending on the type of boat and the usage area, PVC, TPU, chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) synthetic rubber or neoprene are bonded. Our inflatable boat adhesives provide a secure bond that prevents the loss of function and resistance to UV, temperature, and hydrolysis, thereby ensuring that the inflatable boat will last for many years. 

In modern yachts and boats made from GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) or aluminum, the deck hull connection, stringer bonding, and the mounting of the flying bridge constructions are some of the components that must endure high mechanical stress. 

Our portfolio of structural adhesives offers a strong range of adhesives to bond stringers, ribs, and transoms to reduce weight and noise while lowering costs. By using H.B. Fuller marine structural adhesives and sealants, vibrations are reduced, different elongations are balanced, and shocks are absorbed. 

Conventional joining methods such as rivets or screws result in damage of the thermal insulation or the components through deformation or corrosion. Using marine adhesives and sealants prevents this, and actually increases rigidity and decreases the weight of the panel. They are therefore used in many areas in boat and ship building, including walls, doors, decorative panels, interior linings, floor plates and ceilings. 

Following are some areas in marine structural bonding where our adhesive solutions are utilized. 

Outside Bonding and Sealing  

Whether for design or safety requirements, many attachments on boats and ships need to be bonded or sealed. Our outside applications offer very good resistance against weathering and UV radiation. 

Bonding and Sealing below the Water Line

Attachments below the water line need very strong bonds and tight seals to ensure the integrity of the hull during long periods in the water. 

Inside Bonding and Sealing

To avoid mechanical fixings and cracking noises, many materials on the inside of a boat are bonded or sealed. We offer solutions for all common materials.

Sandwich and Panel Manufacturing

Our portfolio of structural adhesives offers a strong range of adhesives to produce sandwich panels and decorative panels made from different materials. Sandwich elements significantly reduce net weight without losing their intrinsic properties. Materials as diverse as wood, metal, plastics or ultramodern composites with a foam or honeycomb core are used in this context.

On ships, bonded windows enable architectural freedom, modern design and novel types of constructions. Despite the lack of space, frameless windows support the illusion of wide spaces and limitless views. We can bond not only conventional mineral glass but also synthetic glass like polycarbonate.