Hernon's Custom Formula Solves Exothermic Reaction Problems in Boatbuilding.

The Problem: Several major marine manufacturers contacted Hernon Manufacturing because the adhesives they used to bond the deck of a boat to the hull created intense heat during curing. This heat discolored the pre-applied Gelcoat on the exterior of the boat hulls. The process to fix the discoloration required abrasion and polishing the hull. These extra steps were costing time and money which might be eliminated with a low exothermic reaction (low heat) curing adhesive. 

A Total Solution: Hernon Manufacturing visited the client, video-taping the manufacturing process so they could see all the areas where the adhesive was applied and define the target characteristics a custom formula would need to exhibit. Back at the Hernon lab, Fusionbond 373 was developed to provide a strong permanent bond with an extended curing time to reduce the intensity of the exothermic reaction during curing. 

Technical Data: Fusionbond 373 is a two-part 10:1 ratio adhesive designed for structural engineers to use as a replacement to welding, rivets, and other traditional bonding techniques. Fusionbond 373 provides fixturing strength within 30 – 45 minutes of application and has been shown to be both impact and vibration resistant. Fusionbond 373’s unique low exothermic reaction during curing also makes it suited for applications where the final product appearance is particularly important.

About Hernon®: Hernon Manufacturing, Inc.® produces high-performance adhesives, sealants, UV LED curing lights and precision dispensing systems. Hernon® maintains a library of over 5000 unique adhesive and sealant formulas in addition to creating customized formulas to address specific manufacturing challenges. A full in-house chemical laboratory ensures quick turnaround on testing and development projects and an on-site machine division allows Hernon® to build, service, and integrate unique dispensing systems to even the most exacting specifications. This horizontal integration helps Hernon® to provide customers with a Total Solution for any unique application.

Hernon® Manufacturing is headquartered in Sanford, FL. and maintains an ever-expanding network of over 100 distributors and partner locations around the globe. Already shipping to over 60 nations, Hernon® can provide adhesive solutions to manufacturing operations anywhere in the world.

About Hernon®: Hernon Manufacturing, Inc.® produces high-performance adhesives, sealants, UV LED curing lights and precision dispensing systems. Hernon® maintains a library of over 5000 unique adhesive and sealant formulas in addition to creating customized formulas to address specific manufacturing challenges. A full in-house chemical laboratory ensures quick turn around on testing and development projects and an on-site machine division allows Hernon® to build, service and integrate unique dispensing systems to even the most exacting specifications. This horizontal integration helps Hernon® to provide customers with a Total Solution for any unique application.

Hernon® Manufacturing is headquartered in Sanford, FL. and maintains an ever-expanding network of over 100 distributor and partner locations around the globe. Already shipping to over 60 nations, Hernon® can provide adhesive solutions to manufacturing operations anywhere in the world.