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HAMMERHEAD™
MARINE COMPOSITE PANELS
APPLICATION & INSTALLATION GUIDE
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
FEATURE BENEFIT
Exceptional strength-to-weight ratio
Lightweight yet strong structural
performance and increased payloads
Resistance to UV light, chemicals,
moisture degradation and rot
Resistance to harsh marine conditions
Tough and impact resistant Durability and long product life
Dimensionally stable
Consistent performance in extreme
temperature and humidity fluctuations
Strong adhesive properties Easy bonding to various materials
FEATURE BENEFIT
Ready-to-install Fewer parts & reduced scrap
Large format
Improved aesthetics with
seamless designs
Made via continuous-fiber
manufacturing process
Consistent quality in every panel
PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES
MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES
Hammerhead™ Marine Composite
Panels are made from continuous glass-
fiber reinforced thermoplastic face
sheets and polyester foam cores.
BREAK STRENGTH
(LBS)
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
2 in 420
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
2 in 332
Marine Plywood 2 in 984
Glass/Polyester with
Balsa Core 2 in 1298
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 501
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
NA 1156
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
Crestomer
1152PA Adhesive
NA 1530
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/in3
Core Density -
Crestomer
M1-30 Adhesive
NA 1471
ADHESIVE
DESCRIPTION
ADHESIVE
GRADE MANUFACTURER
AVERAGE
BOND
STRENGTH
(PSI)
STANDARD
DEVIATION
FAILURE
MODE
BEST ADHESION
2k Urethane 75421 Lord 2281 184 Substrate
Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY1 AccraLock 2211 78 Substrate
2k Acrylic Plexus MA420 ITW 2171 262 Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 2102 138 Substrate
2k Urethane 75451 Lord 2047 68 Cohesive
2k Acrylic SA1-705 GRY 1:2 AccraLock 1966 68 Substrate
2k Acrylic Scotchweld 8010 3M 1907 61 Adhesive
Cyanoacrylate Gorilla Glue Gorilla Glue 1885 432 Cohesive
2k Acrylic Crestabond PP-04 Scott Bader 1873 281 Substrate
2k Acrylic SA10-05 Blk 10:2 AccraLock 1779 127 Cohesive
2k Urethane 75422 Lord 1716 190 Cohesive
Adhesive
2k Urethane 75452 Lord 1535 98 Adhesive
2k Methacrylate Polyfuse Icon
Containment 1610 98 Adhesive
INTERMEDIATE ADHESION
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk
C010817 AccraLock 724 58 Cohesive
2k Acrylic FA10-05 Blk1 AccraLock 722 44 Cohesive
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Instant Mix Loctite 508 81 Adhesive
2k Epoxy Gorilla Glue Epoxy Gorilla Glue 341 198 Adhesive
NOT RECOMMENDED
2k Epoxy Loctite Epoxy
Marine Loctite 0 0 No bond
ADHESIVE SELECTION
Brands identified are owned by the manufacturers of the adhesive products.
1 surface sanded with 220 grit scuff prep 2 surface primed with 459T
FASTENER TYPE BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS
Through-Bolting Best mechanical
locking system
Need back side
access to panel
Screw-In Anchor Highest pullout
strength Requires pilot hole
Cup Washer Spreads
compressive load
Requires relief hole;
For substructure and
hard point attachment
Wide Grip
(Bulb-Style)
Rivet
Ease of use—no
installation torque
limitations
For lower
load attachments
Sheet Metal or
Wood Screw
Readily available,
low cost
Penetrate both skins
for improved pullout
Shoulder Washer Limits
compressive load
Requires relief hole;
For substructure and
hard point attachment
For more information on installation, adhesives, and fasteners
for specific applications, please contact Avient.
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BUILDING &
CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY BULLETIN
SAFETY
Security and
prevention
SOLUTION: Flame
retardants, laser
marking additives,
electrical and thermal
additives
SURFACE FINISH
Low maintenance,
natural wood grain aesthetics
SOLUTION: Wood plastic composite
(WPC) capstock technology
PROTECTION
Potable water tanks, electrical
connectors, piping & tubing, insulation
SOLUTION: Antimicrobials, electrical
and thermal additives
LONGEVITY
Long service life, chemical resistance,
mold & mildew resistance
SOLUTION: Weatherable colorants,
impact modifiers, antimicrobial
additives
SUSTAINABILITY
LEED building & material credits, healthy building,
reduced energy use, lightweighting, eco-conscious
SOLUTION: Recycled materials, chemical foaming
agents, bio-derived colorants & additives
LANDSCAPE HARMONY
Concrete surfaces, patio coloring, stucco
SOLUTION: Pool colorants, metallic
flooring colorants, stains
The building and construction industry
is dynamic, with trends towards high-
performance buildings, elegant outdoor
areas, healthier living spaces, and
eco-friendly environments.
DESIGN & PROCESSING
Material flexibility and customization, extrusion
and molding optimization techniques
SOLUTION: Advanced polymer science,
application development, technical service
VISUAL AESTHETICS
Custom colors, deep shades,
special effects
SOLUTION: Metallic colorants,
granite & woodgrain effects
DURABILITY
Wind & impact resistance,
chemical resistance, weatherability
SOLUTION: Scratch & mar resistant
or IR/UV resistant additives,
dimensional stabilizers
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobial technology to limit microbe growth—
reduces bacterial, mold and fungal growth on surface
and through thickness, protecting finished part
• Potable water equipment • Roofs & eaves
• Decking, fencing & railings • High-touch surfaces
• Bath surrounds, liners & inserts
Scratch & Mar Resistance
For applications requiring resistance to daily surface
abrasion, and management of surface energy
• Exterior fencing, decking, railings & shutters
• Outdoor furniture
• Playground equipment
Flame Retardant
Reduces spread of fire and heat release by creating
a char to limit oxygen at the flame source
• Wire & cable • Telecommunications
• Decking, fencing & railings • Conduit
• Exterior siding & cladding • Housings
UV and Light Blocking
UV stabilizers help mitigate the harmful effects of
UV radiation while light blocking additives protect
products sensitive to light
• Exterior siding & cladding • Trim & moldings
• Roofing, shingles, tiles • Outdoor furniture
• Fencing, decking, railings & shutters
Anti-static and Conductive
Controls build-up of static charges to create
static-dissipated parts while reducing related
dust accumulation
• Electrical connectors • Conduit or tubing
• Junction boxes • Flooring
• 5G enabling
Chemical Foaming
Agents
Reduces weight and density without compromising
mechanical properties
• Exterior siding & cladding • Modular panels
• Decking, fencing & railings
Optimization Additives
Cycle-time reducers that help optimize production
while allowing improved dimensional stability and
energy efficiency, among other processing benefits
• Used in extrusion and injection molding processes
to improve thermal conductivity, and lower
processing temperatures and energy consumption
Laser Marking
Supports design and production flexibility and offers
a new level of control in marking polymers with speed
and clarity
• Wire & cable • Outdoor furniture
• Equipment & housings • Pipes & fittings
Anti-counterfeiting
Customizable in-plastic authentication technologies
that enable positive identification versus counterfeit
products
• Wire & cable jacketing • Pipes & fittings
• Telecommunications • Potable water
equipment
Wood Plastic Composite (WPC)
Capstock Technology
Pair with traditional WPC materials as a substrate
for a durable outer layer
• Exterior siding & cladding • Outdoor furniture
• Fencing, decking & railings
Sustainable Colorants &
Color concentrates and additives carefully chosen
to meet industry requirements and legislation, and
designed to lower environmental impact while
improving sustainability
• Green building roofing • OSHA compliance
• Sheet & profile extrusions • LEED building &
material credits
FX Special Effects
Colorants
Granite, marbling, woodgrain and other distinctive
colorant technologies to provide special surface
effects
• Decorative molding • Chair or hand rails
• Wallcovering • Blinds & shutters
• Any surface or part demanding a distinctive look
Pool Colorants Durable, long-lasting pigment formulations for
finishes that hold up to pool water chemistries
• Pool decks • Coping
• In-ground swimming pools
Metallic Flooring &
Stain Colorants
Colorants designed to give concrete floors and
surfaces a distinctive appearance
• Concrete flooring • Countertops
• Decorative concrete • Walls
While this listing represents many Avient solutions and addresses common applications, we can tackle many other
building & construction needs.