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SP launches composite products at METS 2009

17 November 2009

SP has launched three new products for manufacturers of composite boats at METS 2009 in Amsterdam.

The new SP products launched at the METS (Marine Equipment Trade Show) this week, are:

  • Spabond 540, a high performance marine adhesive;
  • Ampreg F230,  a foaming epoxy system; and
  • Prime™ 20 ULV, an infusion system.

Spabond 540 is a modified epoxy adhesive for bonding polyester composite laminates. SP says it is ideal for GRP production boat builders which need a structure adhesive with a long working time for bonding hull-to-decks and bulkheads on large yachts (typically in excess of 40 ft).

Ampreg F230 is a foaming epoxy system which offers high strength and toughness. It is designed to be used in the manufacture of marine rudder foils. Ampreg F230 is available with a range of Ampreg 21 hardeners allowing the speed of the system to be tailored.

The Prime 20 ULV (ultra low viscosity) epoxy infusion system is specifically designed for use in a variety of resin infusion processes and has been formulated to give exceptionally low mixed viscosity for the infusion of large composite structures. It is available with three hardeners that offer a range of working times and cure speeds. It has already been used successfully for the single-operation moulding of components ranging from narrow carbon yacht masts to 80 ft yacht hulls.

METS 2009 takes place on 17-19 November in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

SP is the marine business of Gurit and currently supplies the superyacht market, high-performance custom, production and workboat sectors.

 

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