Marine Plastics Are Resistant to Saltwater, UV, Chemicals, Sunshine and Corrosion, Making Them Perfect for Marine Applications

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Marine Plastics are resistant to saltwater, UV, chemicals, sunshine and corrosion, making them perfect for marine applications.

Applications

• 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 • Flexible, bends without breaking Did you know? • Swim platforms • Non-conductive • Grab rails and handles • Available in many colors In Canada, fishing is more popular than golf and • Decking tennis combined, according to the Canadian Safe • Gangways and steps Materials Boating Council. • Windows • Sealing • Acrylic (PMMA) • Acrylic-Styrene-Acrylonitrile (ASA) • Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Advantages May Include • Cellulosics • Epoxy • Stable and rigid • High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) • Saltwater, UV, weather, chemical, odor • Ionomer and stain resistant • Nylon/Cast Nylon (PA) • Low coefficient of thermal expansion • Phenolic (Industrial Thermosets) • Increases hydrodynamics • Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) • Complex, sculpted contours; easy to • Polycarbonate (PC) fabricate • Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile-Butadiene- • Superior flatness, doesn’t warp or Styrene (PC/ABS) delaminate • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) • Lightweight • Polyurethane (PU/PUR) • No painting required • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) • Cleans easily • Silicone (SI) • Low moisture absorption • Thermoset Polyesters • Excellent bearing and wear • Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene performance (UHMW-PE) • Does not rot, swell or splinter

Environmental and Safety

Considering the total carbon footprint, including costs of raw materials, manufacture, transport, fabricate, install, maintain, plastics compare favorably with more traditional materials. Also, plastics are safer to handle and install. When you consider that most plastics are readily recyclable, they can become the most environmentally responsible and safest choice for many demanding marine applications.