Marine
AOC is a leading solution provider for the Marine market. Whether you are designing or manufacturing a boat, yacht, or personal watercraft AOC is here to help you with innovative formulations to improve durability, enhance cosmetics and to ensure flexibility & efficiency in manufacturing processes. We understand your challenges and as a leading formulation supplier into the marine segment we bring innovation & experience, a broad portfolio of solutions, a robust manufacturing footprint & supply chain, and quality that boat builders can rely on for all types of boats and watercraft.
Open Mold Formulations
AOC's Altek® general purpose and Hydropel® high-performance formulations protect boats from the bow to the stem while offering superior processability on the shop floor. AOC has a broad portfolio of solutions surpassing boat builders' mechanical, water absorption, and cosmetic requirements. Key solutions include:
- Skin coats
- Bulk general purpose, vinyl ester blends and premium formulations
- Enhanced cosmetic formulations
Closed Mold Formulations
AOC’s Altek® general purpose and Hydropel® high-performance formulations provide the right solution for small parts, hardtops, decks, and other closed mold applications. AOC has a broad portfolio of solutions surpassing mechanical and cosmetic requirements. Key solutions include:
- General purpose, vinyl ester blends and premium formulations for RTM and Infusion
- Low Profile formulations for Class A cosmetics
- Robust formulations for specific below-waterline applications
Gelcoats, Barrier Coats and Tooling Systems
AOC’s Vibrin® gelcoats, Hydropel® formulations and Moldtru® formulations work together for optimum performance and aesthetics. All AOC marine gelcoats are MACT compliant. Tooling systems give boat manufacturers a competitive edge by helping create smoother, more durable molds faster. Key solutions include:
- Robust barrier coat formulations
- Premium white, clear and color gelcoats
- Tooling systems for open and vacuume molding processes
Our Marine Solutions
AOC’s industry-leading brands of Hydropel®, Altek®, Vibrin®, and others deliver formulation solutions for all your composite needs. Our team of technical experts have decades of experience in delivering formulations and hands on support for all your applications.
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Composite solutions are integral to enabling continued advancement in the boat building process. This includes materials that improve cosmetics, reduce cycle times & rework, improve processing times and deliver the mechanical properties neede for all types of watercraft.