Unlike many other epoxy manufacturers, Wessex Resins and Adhesives has formulated a range of quality adhesives to meet the demands of underwater environments.
We developed our underwater adhesives in partnership with the Ministry of Defence and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), and hold the licence for world-wide commercial application. Our underwater epoxies have since become valuable engineering tools for the marine industry, dock and harbour boards and the offshore oil industry.
STRENGTH AND DURABILITY
Our underwater epoxy resin compositions cure at very low temperatures and provide excellent, long-lasting adhesion in adverse conditions.
They are also very tolerant of contamination, although as with most epoxies, best results are obtained on pre-prepared surfaces. However, in emergency situations where there is not time for full surface preparation, our epoxies will provide a strong, temporary bond.
Our range of off-the-shelf epoxy products provides high-quality, proven solutions for a huge number of specialist applications.
WESSEX SYSTEM 4301 UNDERWATER EPOXY
Developed specifically for laminating applications, this low viscosity epoxy has very good wetting out characteristics.
Key features and benefits:
- Dual component epoxide-based composition
- Excellent adhesion to laminates, GRP and other substrates
- Displays very good wetting out characteristics, even at low temperatures
- Forms strong bonds in conditions usually regarded as unsuitable for adhesives
- Functions underwater
To buy, or find out more about Wessex System 4301 underwater epoxy, please contact us.
WESSEX SYSTEM 4302 UNDERWATER EPOXY
Wessex System 4302 forms strong bonds to mild steel, glass, GRP and other similar materials, even in cold water.
Key features and benefits:
- Dual component epoxide-based adhesive
- Cures at temperatures as low as 5°C
- Works even when fully immersed in fresh or sea water
- Will tolerate some oil or grease contamination on the bonding surface
- Forms strong bonds in conditions usually regarded as unsuitable for adhesives
- Can be used for emergency repairs to leaking tanks, pipes and joints
To buy, or find out more about Wessex System 4302, please contact us.
WESSEX SYSTEM 4303 UNDERWATER EPOXY
Create strong underwater bonds to GRP and other polymers, various paints and many other surface coatings.
Key features and benefits:
- Two-part epoxide-based adhesive
- Cures at temperatures as low as 5°C
- Works when fully immersed in fresh or seawater
- Will tolerate some oil or grease contamination on the bonding surface
- Forms strong bonds in conditions usually regarded as unsuitable for adhesives
- Can be used for emergency repairs to leaking tanks, pipes and joints
To buy, or find out more about Wessex System 4303 underwater epoxy, please contact us.
WESSEX SYSTEM 4401 MOISTURE TOLERANT EPOXY
Ideal for fairing, filleting and gap-filing, Wessex System 4401 bonds wood, metal, concrete and ceramic surfaces.
Key features and benefits:
- Two-part epoxide-based adhesive
- Cures at temperatures as low as 5°C
- Putty-like consistency
- Can be moulded while soft or shaped with hand tools when hard
- Can be used in damp conditions
- Will tolerate some oil or grease contamination on the bonding surface
To buy, or find out more about Wessex System 4401 moisture tolerant, please contact us.
WESSEX SYSTEM 4701 UNDERWATER EPOXY
Wessex System 4701 (or UW 46 adhesive) cures at very low temperatures and is highly tolerant to oil and water.
Key features and benefits:
- Two-part epoxy-based adhesive
- Cures at temperatures as low as 3°C
- Creates strong bonds to substrates that are totally immersed in fresh or seawater
- Functions in conditions usually regarded as unsuitable for adhesives
To buy, or find out more about Wessex System 4701 underwater epoxy, please contact us.
WESSEX SYSTEM 520 EPOXY PRIMER
Wessex System 520 is an epoxy primer, specially designed to be used with Wessex System 4701 adhesive in dry, controlled conditions. The system may also be used for underwater applications where a low viscosity is required.
Key features and benefits:
- Two-part solvent free epoxy primer
- Developed in partnership with the MoD
- Functions underwater
To buy, or find out more about Wessex System 520 primer, please contact us.
EMERGENCY UNDERWATER REPAIR PACK WESSEX SYSTEM 110
The pack contains everything you will need, including the adhesive UW43HV, to make emergency repairs to fibreglass structures underwater.
Key features and benefits:
- The UW43HV adhesive bonds to most glass reinforced plastics and other polymeric materials, even when in fresh or seawater.
- The adhesive cures at temperatures as low as 5°C
- Typical examples of repairs that can be achieved with this pack are steel pipes, hulls and steel plates.
UW43HV ADHESIVE
The repair pack contains UW43HV, a two-part epoxide-based adhesive. This formulation is specially designed to create strong bonds to most glass reinforced plastics and other polymeric materials, including many paints and surface coatings, even when totally immersed in either fresh or seawater. It will cure at temperatures as low as 5°C, and tolerate some oil or grease contamination on the bonding surfaces.
Pack contents:
- UW 43 HV Part A – 3x 1kg : 1x 2kg units
- UW 43 HV Part B – 3x 1kg : 1x 2kg units
- 5 metres length / 150mm width glass tape
- 1 broad blade spatula (broad knife)
- 1 reticulated polyurethane foam sheet, approx. 130cm x 90cm
- 2 large sheets heavy gauge polythene
- 1 barrier cream
- 1 resin removing cream
- 3 pairs of gloves
- 6 mixing sticks
- 1 pair of scissors
QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Emergency Underwater Repair Pack Wessex System 110 has the BS5750 PART 2/ISO 9002 accreditation, certification no. 1541.
To buy, or find out more about the Emergency Underwater Repair Pack Wessex System 110, please contact us.