Upffront are pleased to introduce 6 Sika products to our range.
Sealants
Sikaflex® 591 – Sika’s flagship multifunctional marine sealant
Sikaflex®-591 is a multipurpose hybrid sealant based on Sika’s Silane Terminated Polymer (STP) technology, designed specifically for marine applications. This top class sealant is IMO (international maritime organisation) approved, robust and mould resistant. It can be used both internally and externally and is UV and salt water resistant. This sealant sets the benchmark in terms of environmental and safety standards from an ecological point of view thanks to it’s ethical and wildlife safe ingredients.
This sealant is suitable for: Elastic, vibration-resistant joint seals and for a wide variety of interior and exterior sealing applications.
Sikaflex® 295 UV - Exterior sealant and direct glazing adhesive for glass
This sealant is suitable for: Bonding organic glass in interior and exterior sealing applications. Aluminium (bright or anodized), GRP (polyester resin), stainless steel, timber, 2-component coatings and plastic glazing materials (PC, PMMA).
Adhesives
Sikaflex® 292i – Multipurpose Adhesive
This adhesive is suitable for: A wide variety of substrates including aluminium (including anodized finishes), metal primers and paint coatings (2-component systems), ceramic materials, plastics such as GRP (unsaturated polyester resin).
Sikaflex® 298 – Bedding Adhesive
This adhesive is suitable for: Bonding deck covering materials made from synthetic resins (except polyethylene and polypropylene), and for bedding-in of teak plank decking laid on top of the sub deck surface.
Primers
Sika® Aktivator-205 - Transparent solvent-based adhesion promoter for Sikaflex®
This activator is suitable for: priming any surface that you will use a Sikaflex adhesive or sealant including many metals such as aluminium, steel, galvanized steel and non-ferrous metal, on wood such as teak, mahogany, Oregon pine and cork.
Sika® MultiPrimer Marine – Clear primer for Sika® 1 component polyurethane
This primer is suitable for: Metals, plastics, ceramic screen prints and painted surfaces.
Conclusion
Sika’s range of primers, adhesives and sealants provides a high quality option for bonding and sealing on-board components. The focus on longevity and sustainability aims to minimise the environmental impact.
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