Boats and Ribs Repair Products

Stormoprene Hypalon Adhesive is a specially formulated 2-part poly-chloroprene based adhesive system for high-performance bonding of Hypalon and other natural and synthetic rubber surfaces that require high strength bonds for use in demanding applications.

Formulated for use in the manufacture and repair of RIBs, inflatable boats, liferafts, diving suits, wet suits and other marine and industrial applications that specify resistance to salt water, oil, fuels etc. 

• Easy to mix two part system supplied with Activator/curing agent.
• Easy to apply by brush or roller.
• Contact bonds in 10-15 minutes, full cure 48 hours.
• Shelf life: 3-12 months unopened tin, mixed adhesive has pot life of 3-4 hours

You can use just the glue (as a single component glue) on many fabrics, but the activator must be mixed with the adhesive when used to stick Hypalon fabric.

Securely bonds Hypalon: developed specifically for bonding Hypalon
Hypalon is ideal for creating marine products because it is hardwearing, yet flexible. It is also resistant to chemicals, extreme temperatures and ultraviolet light. However, these properties also make it difficult to bond. Stormoprene (A3703) ensures a strong bond because it has been developed to take into account the unique properties of Hypalon.

Withstands extreme environmental conditions: heat, chemical and water-resistant
Many Hypalon products are subject to wear and tear; boats, marine fenders and dracone barges are subject to harsh treatment when in unsettled waters, whilst wet suits are placed in and out of sea water and left to dry in the sun. Most adhesives could not withstand such extreme conditions. Stormoprene (A3703) ensures a safe and secure bond in these conditions because it has a temperature resistance of -30°C - 120°C and is resistant to both sea water and chemicals.

Directions:

1. Mix components A (adhesive) & B (curing agent) for approx. five minutes. Ideally, mix in the proportions supplied or by components A & B at a ratio of 100:6 by weight.

2. Apply an even coat of the mixed adhesive to both surfaces with a brush, roller coater or serrated trowel. Allow the adhesive to dry for 5-15 minutes or until it is dry to touch.

Please note: Applying two thin coats of adhesive is preferable to ensure maximum adhesion. Leave the first coat to dry for approximately 20-30 minutes before applying the final coat. Allow the final coat to dry for 5 to 15 minutes.

3. Join the surfaces together using as much pressure as possible. This is to prevent air entrapment. Components may be handled within minutes of being bonded.

Stormsure ’TUFF Tape’ is a very strong, clear, self-adhesive, waterproof tape that is sold as individual pre-cut patches and strips of various shapes and sizes. TUFF Tape is made of a thin, but very tough, polyurethane film with a pressure sensitive adhesive and backing paper on the rear side. It has characteristics unlike many other tapes. It is waterproof and air tight. It is highly resistant to abrasion and very difficult to tear or puncture. It stretches and is elastic and it can withstand both heat and extreme cold without losing all its useful characteristics. TUFF Tape is very strong and can bind together items just by stretching the tape around the item and using the elasticity to pull the pieces tightly into place. When TUFF tape is applied to clothing it will go through regular washing machine cycles unaffected.

USES: Use TUFF Tape to quickly repair rips in waterproof clothing, ripped netting and fabrics, inflatable mattresses, canoes and RIBs, tents and awnings, sails and kites, waders, cracked buckets and other plastic containers, PVC curtain sides on trucks and warehouses.

DIRECTIONS: Ensure that the surface is clean and dry before using. Cut a suitable sized piece of TUFF Tape for your repair using good quality scissors or a sharp scalpel blade. Peel off the backing paper. Carefully position and then apply the TUFF Tape directly on top of the damage. Start at one edge and press the tape down gradually to avoid the entrapment of air bubbles. Once the TUFF Tape is in place rub it firmly with a smooth and hard object (such as the back of a spoon) to ensure the maximum adhesion to the substrate.