Piedmont Plastics® Marine Solutions Brochure
INDUSTRY SOLUTION S BROCHURE MARINE SOLUTIONS Y OU R T R U S T E D S O U R C E F O R MARINE SOLUTIONS Piedmont Offers Over 50 Branch Locations Expert Product Knowledge Local Inventory Value-Added Services Who We Are At Piedmont Plastics our recipe for success for over 50 years has been excellent customer service local knowledgeable employees and competitive prices on the worlds best brands. Our Commitment In that time we have grown from a local supplier of Customer service is a core value of Piedmont Plastics. basic plastic shapes and films to one of the leading plastic distributors in North America. We are committed to providing every customer with the highest level of service in the industry. With a reputation for integrity that permeates every aspect of our business we have established a legacy of customer service and product quality. We embrace every opportunity to promote enjoyable profitable relationships with our customers employees and suppliers. This commitment reaches far beyond simply providing you with our knowledgeable sales representatives and the right product mix. Through our dedication to this goal our customers have come to rely on us for With over 50 distribution centers throughout North America chances are we have what you need when you need it... FAST. Find more solutions at www.piedmontplastics.com On-Time Shipping Premier Brands Industry Expertise Quality Management Systems State-of-the-Art Conversion Equipment your trusted source for PERFORMANCE PLASTICS Marine Solutions 1 PIEDMONT MARINE GRADE ACRYLICS Piedmont Marine Grade products are manufactured and formulated specifically for the marine environment offering superior performance at competitive prices. Designed around the needs and desires of the fabricator and OEMs PMG Acrylics offer the solutions needed for the harsh marine environment. THICKNESSES AVAILABLE PMG Acrylic Mirror - to 1 Other PMG Acrylics - 48 x 96 60 x 96 72 x 96 STANDARD COLORS Clear Transparent Transluce
nt Opaque CUSTOM COLORS Available to match or contrast any gelcoat. ACRYLICS PMG HEAT REFLECTIVE Reflects up to 50 of IR heat Energy efficient UV blocking Sika approved PMG SOLAR BLOCK Specifically engineered for the marine environment Blocks 100 of UVA Below 400nm Blocks 98 of UV 400nm Sika approved PMG ACRYLIC MIRROR Specifically manufactured to withstand moisture and other elements Lighter and safer than glass Substrate manufactured to ASTM D4802-9 standard Available with a hard-coated abrasion resistant surface for extended life PMG PLUS Cell cast acrylic sheet Transparent colors Easy to fabricate Fast forming PMG ULTRA Cell cast acrylic sheet Hardware friendly Superior impact strength Easy to fabricate Eliminates breakage during fabrication handling and transportation of marine parts Marine Solutions 3 PIEDMONT MARINE GRADE AQUAPLAS ULTRA Piedmont Marine Grade products are manufactured and formulated specifically for the marine environment offering superior performance at competitive prices. Designed around the needs and desires of the fabricator and OEMs PMG Acrylics offer the solutions needed for the harsh marine environment. THICKNESSES AVAILABLE STANDARD SHEET SIZES 18 to 48 x 96 AP I ULTRA Extremely lightweight and rigid Excellent staple and screw retention High flexural strength Superior impact strength AP I Ideal for marine upholstery applications PVC foam sheet Extremely lightweight and rigid Excellent staple and screw retention Marine upholstery applications Superior impact strength Marine upholstery applications Cost competitive Excellent staple and screw retention AP II Specially engineered polyolefin sheet crafted from reclaimed materials AP III ULTRA LG High-impact PVC foam sheet Modified finish for lamination Manufactured specifically for fiberglass boat builders Adheres to fiberglass with no surface preparation Ideal for coring application and backing plates AP III LG Environment-friendly PVC
foam sheet Excellent moisture and rot resistance Excellent screw retention Lightweight design Modified finish for lamination Adheres to fiberglass without surface prep AP V Unique blend of foam polymer Manufactured especially for fiberglass boat builders Chemically bonds to fiberglass resin with no surface preparation Creates a structural bond that offers screw retention greater than 1000psi Contours easily in large upholstery applications Can be drilled and tapped when challenged with critical blind fasteners Screw retention Greater than 5000psi minimumASTM D6117-97 No dissimilar metal corrosion Chemically bonds to fiberglass and resin Hydrophobic resin with excellent moisture resistance Excellent moisture and corrosion resistance AP FLEX Superior formability with or without heat Very lightweight AQUASTEEL Formulated for backer plate applications that require maximum holding power Extremely strong and easier to process than aluminum metal ENDURABOND Recycled mechanical grade foam PVC Cuts and routes easily Bonds to fiberglass with no surface preparation Provides excellent screw retention in excess of 1000psi Excellent moisture and corrosion resistance Marine Solutions 5 ENCLOSURES Features Piedmont Plastics is proud to offer a one-stop shopping experience for all your semi-rigid and soft enclosure window needs. Our products provide excellent clarity superior weathering performance and durability for all exterior applications. Extend your customers boating season with the clarity of Piedmonts quality enclosure window products. AquaGlas Impact modified acrylic sheet manufactured Tuffak Marine 5 specifically for the semi-rigid marine enclosure Polycarbonate product designed for applications demanding high optical clarity exceptional durability and longevity against the harsh marine environment. The advanced hard coat technology provides excellent abrasion resistance enhanced clarity chemical resistance and long-lasting outdoor weather p
erformance. Easily cut and sewn making Tuffak Marine 5 a more versatile option versus glazing materials that require gluing. market. This product offers excellent clarity dimensional stability and superior weathering performance for high-end enclosures. AQUAGLAS Tuffak AR Impact resistant polycarbonate sheet with a non-scratch and chemical resistant surface. The coating on both sides increases the durability improves UV stability and minimizes clouding and yellowing. Tuffak AR is sew-able and is recommended for flat applications only. Tuffak VR High optical clarity polycarbonate alternative to flexible vinyl. Two-sided enhanced weatherability plus UV technology ensures long-lasting outdoor weathering performance while protecting occupants from the suns harmful rays. Tuffak VR offers improved sew-ability and cut-ability over heavier gauge polycarbonate options. KING STARBOARD Product Family Features King Plastic offers a complete line of premium quality polymers to satisfy your entire marine plastic needs. These sheets are UV Stabilized virtually maintenance free and resist all weather conditions. Most highly recognized ultimate marine grade sheet UV stabilized No maintenance required Easily fabricated with standard tools Slip-resistant marine grade polymer sheet Promotes water drainage Available in dot and diamond patterns UV stabilized Thicknesses Available StarBoard - to 1 StarBoard AS - to 1 StarBoard XL and StarLite XL - to Standard Colors StarBoard and StarBoard AS Arctic White Light Gray High gloss and increased scratch resistance Black Sanshade Can be regularly exposed to moisture Charcoal Gray Seafoam High strength and stiffness Dolphin Gray WhiteWhite Finish and texture same as Starboard but 30 lighter Great for fabricating accessory parts Will not rot swell or delaminate in marine environment Will not retain odor Finish and texture same as Starboard but 30 lighter Great for fabricating accessory parts Will not rot swell o
r delaminate in marine environment Will not retain odor Starboard ST and StarLite XL Utility White Utility Black Utility Gray Custom Colors Available to match or contrast any gelcoat. Marine Solutions 7 ACCESSORIES ASI Adhesive Systems Inc. We offer a full line of high quality adhesives manufactured in the US. Products include structural epoxy methacrylate and cyanoacrylate that can withstand the harsh marine environment. Available in different cure speeds and viscosities Solvent free and superior weathering capabilities Replaces mechanical fastening devices Packaged in cartridges drums and pails ISO 90012008 compliant LMT Onsrud Super-O Router bits specifically manufactured for plastic. Increases productivity with faster feed rate Allows for easier chip formation and evacuation Sharper cutting edge that delivers a better finish edge Superb wear resistance and tool strength Improved bottom finish and plunging capabilities Available in upcut and downcut versions Available in 116 to 38 diameters Polishes and Cleaners We offer the premier polishes and cleaners to keep your boat in ship-shape condition. These cleaners do more than just make the plastic shine they remove scratches and restore fadeddiscolored plastics. Afterwards plastics have a lustrous shine that resists fogging repels dust and eliminates static. Applications Include Available in different cure speeds and viscosities Solvent free and superior weathering capabilities Replaces mechanical fastening devices Packaged in cartridges drums and pails ISO 90012008 compliant Novus Plastic Polish A complete system of scratch removal and surface restoration. Protective Masking Our protective masking is a top-of-the-line transfer Cut-To-Size Services tape that offers many features to help in your marine applications. Easy to reposition Exceptional formability No wrinkling puckering or residue Individually wrapped to preserve tack from moisture Removes heavy scratchesabrasions from most
acrylics Gently cleans plastics without scratching Resists fingerprints Leaves a smooth clean greaseless shine Piedmont provides cut-to-size services for plastic sheet rod and tube products utilizing a variety of available cutting technologies such as panel saws guillotines planing and laser cutting. Our team specializes in maximizing yields and tolerance while maintaining adherence to high-quality standards. We have over 40 Schelling and SCM saws deployed throughout our branch network providing the highest quality cut-to-size services in the industry. Marine Solutions 9 MATERIAL WHEN WHERE YOU NEED IT With over 55 locations nationwide inventory access and a robust branch support network were ready to serve you Find your local branch today piedmontplastics.comlocations Important It is the users responsibility to ensure the suitability and safety of the product for all intended uses. As a distributor Piedmont Plastics does not warrant the merchantability of the product or the capability of the product for the purpose intended by the user. Users should independently test each material prior to use for suitability for their specific purpose according to instructions in any technical data sheet. Piedmont Plastics does not assume any responsibility or liability for any advice provided or for performance or results of any installation or use of the product or any final product into which the product may be incorporated by the purchaser andor user.