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Marine Adhesives and Sealants

Marine Adhesives and Sealants

Product catalog summary

Overview: This document provides detailed information on 3M's range of marine adhesives and sealants designed for demanding marine environments. It highlights the substrates these products can be used on, such as gelcoat, FRP, wood, metal, most plastics, and glass, emphasizing their ability to provide secure bonds both in and out of water.

Applications:

Sealing Applications: Includes thru hulls, hatches, rub rails, hinges, door flanges, trim, porthole frames, trunk joints, struts & planking, stern joints, slip rails, electrical assemblies, and port lights.
Bonding Applications: Covers toe rails, hull to deck, deck fittings, and trim.

Product Properties:

5200 Fast Cure: Extremely strong, non-shrinking, permanent bond, medium paste consistency, tack-free in 1-2 hours, cures in 24-48 hours, tensile strength of 600 psi, and 925% elongation before break.
4200 Fast Cure: Flexible, non-shrinking, general-purpose, medium paste consistency, tack-free in 1-2 hours, cures in 24-48 hours, tensile strength of 300 psi, and 900% elongation before break.
4000 UV: Flexible, UV-resistant, weatherproof, non-sagging, tack-free in less than 2 hours, cures in 24-48 hours, tensile strength of 300 psi, and 800% elongation before break.
Silicone: Flexible, mildew resistant, non-sagging, tack-free in 20 minutes, cures in 24-48 hours, tensile strength of 220 psi, and 350% elongation before break.

Considerations for Use:

Determine the type of bond needed: structural, general, bedding, or sealing.
Consider disassembly needs and surface preparation.
Assess the required curing time and primer application.
Calculate the amount needed based on bead size and coverage charts provided.

Product Variants and Packaging: The document lists various product variants, including 3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant Fast Cure 4200, 3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant Fast Cure 4000 UV, and 3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200, available in different sizes and colors, such as white, black, tan, and mahogany, in tubes, cartridges, and pails.

Coverage Charts: Detailed charts provide coverage information based on bead diameter and seam width, helping users determine the amount of product needed for specific applications.

Contact Information: For further information, users are directed to contact 3M Marine at 1-877-3M-MARINE or visit their website.

Catalog excerpts

3 Marine Adhesives and Sealants Fo r Dema nd i ng M a rine E nv i ronments

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Providing secure bonds, in the water or out. Almost no environment is harsher than the beating sun and pounding waves of the open water. So don’t trust your watercraft to just any sealant. 3M’s full line of marine adhesives and sealants are time-tested to withstand all the hardships nature gives out. Whether your application is above the water or below, 3M’s sure to have the right product for the job. BONDING Applications • • • • Toe Rails Hull to Deck Deck Fittings Trim Gelcoat FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) Wood Primed Metal SEALING Applications • Thru Hulls • Hatches • Rub Rails • Hinges •...

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Extremely Strong Non-Shrinking Permanent Bond Flexible Non-Shrinking General Purpose Extremely Strong Non-Shrinking Permanent Bond Flexible UV-Resistant Weatherproof Flexible Non-Sagging Mildew Resistant APPLICATION TEMPERATURE Medium Paste Medium Paste Medium Paste Medium Paste Non-Sagging Paste White Black Mahogany Tan White Black White Clear TENSILE STRENGTH % ELONGATION BEFORE BREAK DISCOLORATION RESISTANCE Protect from direct sunlight and rain until cured. H=High Strength Bonding *at 75ºF/50% RH **Primer recommended ***at 1/4″ depth G=General Bonding B=Bedding Sealing APPLICATIONS QUESTIONS...

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3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant Fast Cure 4000 UV FLEX PACK-400ML SIZE Part Number This one-part sealant cures to form a firm, rubbery waterproof seal. Its flexibility allows for the dissipation of stress caused by shock, vibration, swelling or shrinking. Designed for marine applications above and below the waterline. Its superior UV resistance properties make this an ideal cosmetic sealant. Part Number Part Number 3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant Fast Cure 4200 A one-part, general all-purpose polyurethane that chemically reacts with moisture to deliver flexible bonds with good adhesion to wood, fiberglass,...

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3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant Fast Cure 5200 TUBES-CARDED Part Number CARTRIDGES-1/10 GALLON SIZE Part Number This fast cure version of 3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 becomes tack-free in one hour and completely cures within 24 hours. Delivering strong, flexible seals, 3M Marine Adhesive Fast Cure 5200 is ideal for applications where a fast, long-term seal is needed above or below the waterline, such as hull to deck seams, wood to fiberglass, marine hardware, and hull and stern joints. Remains flexible, allowing structural movement, and has excellent resistance to weathering and the marine environment....

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Coverage Charts for Adhesive Sealant Products Given the desired diameter of a bead or the dimensions of a seam, the coverage obtained from a cartridge or flex pack can be looked up in the following charts. Note that the values are calculated for “no waste.” The actual coverage will be based on application technique and overfill. Bead Diameter (inch) fractional Should it be necessary to cover an area with the adhesive sealant, the material should be dispensed from the container and spread with a trowel. Most trowels for spreading adhesives will have a notched edge to facilitate control of the...

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