Composite marine construction

Apply an even film to the mould and wait for the appropriate cure stage. The first laminate layer must be applied within 24 hours of gelcoat application. Coating a finished part requires the appropriate formulation and process.

Acts as an intermediate layer between the surface and the rest of the laminate. Define compatibility with the gelcoat and structural resin and organise each layer's application time.

Plan a post-cure for the best long-term water resistance. For a vessel subject to inspection, confirm construction requirements and the approval applicable to the project.

Thixotropy helps retain resin on sloping surfaces. Design the laminate and cure for the part: the thermal values in the data sheet are obtained with post-curing.

Test the intended laminate first. For optimum performance and long-term stability, allow a post-cure cycle adapted to thickness and service temperature.

Allow for external infusion mesh or permeable or grooved and perforated cores to distribute the resin, and use dry reinforcements. The part requires heat curing before demoulding. Design and validate the laminate for its structural role.

The process requires heat curing; the data sheet uses 6 hours at 70 °C as a reference condition. Define reinforcement, flow and thicknesses according to the part's function.

Plan post-curing if you need the thermal and mechanical performance in the data sheet. When adding layers to a cured laminate without peel ply, sand, clean and degrease before continuing.