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MOVING HIGH PERFORMANCE
FIBERS FORWARD
Knowledge of fiber technology is the essence
of what we offer to our customers.
We strive to pass our fiber
knowledge, expertise, and decades of experience
on to our customers.
Contact us today to determine the fiber-based
solution that is right for your product.
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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.
Heat Length =
π
2 * Thickness
Radius = S
B
S
T = 400°F
B S
G
LA
SS
/E
P
O
XY
T
AB
M
AT
ER
IA
L
TAB TESTING OF VARIOUS INSTALLATION METHODS
Hammerhead™
PETG Laminate
Hammerhead™
PETG Laminate
BOTTOM PANEL
LEG
LENGTH
BREAK
STRENGTH (LBS)
PETG Skins
with Plywood Core
1 in
1.5 in
2 in
2400
2820
2748
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
Core Density
2 in 665
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density
2 in 1084
Marine Plywood 2 in 770
Glass/Epoxy with
Plywood Core 2 in 1055
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core 2 in 919
L-Bracket Installation
Hammerhead™
PETG Laminate
Hammerhead™
PETG Laminate
BOTTOM PANEL
LEG
LENGTH
BREAK
STRENGTH (LBS)
PETG Skins
with Plywood Core 2 in 2375
Marine Plywood 2 in 770
Glass/Polyester
with Balsa Core 2 in 797
U-Channel Installation
N
O
T
AB
BOTTOM PANEL
LEG
LENGTH
BREAK STRENGTH
(LBS)
Hammerhead™
with 5.3 lb/ft3
Core Density
2 in 420
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density
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
MA420 Adhesive
NA 501
Hammerhead™
with 8.4 lb/ft3
Core Density -
ITW Plexus
MA420 Adhesive
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
Mixed Conditions
ITW Plexus MA420 adhesive was used in all tab
testing installations except where noted.
To learn more about Avient’s advanced composite solutions,
contact Avient at +1.844.4AVIENT
www.avient.com
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Read how long fiber composites helped Piranha Propellers add toughness and design flexibility
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