Description

Sika Sikaflex 292i – High-Strength Marine Structural Adhesive (300ml)
Achieve unparalleled structural integrity and long-lasting bonds in the most demanding marine environments with Sika Sikaflex 292i. This professional-grade, high-strength structural adhesive is the definitive choice for boat builders, repair specialists, and discerning owners who refuse to compromise on safety and durability. Engineered for high-performance applications, it provides a powerful, elastic bond that withstands the intense dynamic stresses of life at sea, from constant vibrations to severe shock loads.
SIKA Sikaflex 292I is a high-strength, single-component structural adhesive for marine applications. Engineered for demanding environments, it bonds timber, metals, plastics, and more with exceptional durability and vibration resistance. Ideal for hull-to-deck joints, bulkheads, and keel assemblies, this thixotropic polyurethane adhesive offers easy application and can be over-painted for a professional finish. Wheelmark approved for trusted performance.
Key Benefits:
* Exceptional Mechanical Strength: Sikaflex 292i is formulated to create robust structural bonds capable of withstanding high dynamic stresses, ensuring the safety and longevity of critical assemblies on your vessel.
* Superior Shock and Vibration Resistance: Its elastic properties allow it to effectively absorb vibrations and impacts, preventing bond failure and structural fatigue in components subjected to constant movement and stress.
* Versatile Multi-Material Bonding: Exhibits excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates commonly used in marine construction, including timber, metals (particularly aluminium), metal primers, paint coatings (2-C systems), and various plastics.
* Seamless, Professional Finish: The adhesive can be easily over-painted with most conventional marine paint systems, allowing for a perfectly integrated and aesthetically pleasing finish that matches your boat’s livery.
* Excellent Gap-Filling Capabilities: Its high thixotropy and paste-like consistency prevent sagging, making it ideal for filling gaps and bonding uneven surfaces with precision and ease.
Main Features:
* Single-component polyurethane formulation for straightforward, ready-to-use application.
* Thixotropic, non-sag consistency allows for clean overhead and vertical work.
* Cures on exposure to atmospheric moisture to form a durable elastomer.
* Solvent-free and has a very low VOC content.
* Electrically non-conductive, preventing issues with galvanic corrosion between different metals.
Primary Applications:
Sikaflex 292i is the ideal solution for a vast range of structural bonding applications in marine maintenance and construction, including:
* Hull-to-deck joints
* Bulkhead and stringer installation
* Keel and hull bonding
* Securing major structural fittings like chain plates and winches
* Bonding portholes and hatches
* General high-strength structural repairs
Attributes: Adhesives
Technical Specifications:
* Chemical Base: 1-component polyurethane
* Cure Mechanism: Moisture-curing
* Colour: White
* Consistency: Thixotropic, non-sag paste
* Tack-Free Time: Approximately 40 minutes (at 23°C / 50% R.H.)
* Cure Rate: Approx. 3 mm / 24 hours (at 23°C / 50% R.H.)
* Shore A Hardness: Approx. 55 (after 28 days)
* Tensile Strength: Approx. 4 MPa (4 N/mm²)
* Elongation at Break: Approx. 400%
* Service Temperature: -50°C to +90°C
* Certifications: Wheelmark approved (meets International Maritime Organisation – IMO regulations)