Marine
Enhancing Marine Efficiency with Lightweight Materials
Reducing the center of gravity by lowering weight above the waterline is crucial for marine architects, especially as fuel costs rise and performance expectations increase. By reducing upper weight, the need for underwater stabilization is minimized, enhancing both efficiency and speed.
Innovative Sandwich Structures for Marine Applications
HONYLITE’s advanced honeycomb sandwich structures are pivotal in reducing weight above the waterline while ensuring durability in the harsh marine environment. We cater to a variety of vessels, including cruising, racing, and motor yachts, high-speed ferries, offshore and inshore lifeboats, Coast Guard and Navy vessels, and even rowing shells.
Why Choose HONYLITE Honeycomb Panels?
- 1. Stronger and Lighter: Honeycomb cores significantly increase the flexural stiffness of sandwich panels used in hulls, decks, and bulkheads. They provide superior shear resistance, essential for overall stiffness, much like an I-beam.
- 2. Stiffer and Lighter: The high stiffness of HONYLITE sandwich structures allows for the use of less material, reducing weight while enhancing speed and cargo capacity. The honeycomb core dramatically increases stiffness with minimal weight addition.
- 3. Cost-Effective and Weight Saving: HONYLITE Aluminum Honeycomb cores are lightweight and more cost-effective than balsa and foam, with no water absorption. Nomex® cores, used in racing boats, offer extreme lightness and high-temperature stability for prepreg applications.
- 4. Design Flexibility: Our materials allow for maximum performance designs, with a lower center of gravity and better righting moments. We offer a wide range of tailor-made construction possibilities.
- 5. Corrosion Resistance: Composite materials provide high resistance to fatigue, rust, and rot, ensuring long-lasting durability.
Product & Services:
- 1. Bulkheads
- 2. Floor Structures and Stairways
- 3. Deck Superstructures
- 4. Suspended Ceilings
- 5. Partitions
- 6. Interior Doors
- 7. Shower Rooms
- 8. Interior Furnishing and Furniture
Manufacturing & Assembly
Our modern facility specializes in the processing, manufacturing, and assembly of lightweight panels and structures. Equipped with:
- Vacuum Bagging Presses
- Cold & Hot Press
- Honeycomb Expander
- Metal Pre-Treatment
- Adhesive Applicators
- Composite Machine Shop
- CNC Router
- Cleanroom
We offer comprehensive solutions with final assembly and NABL accredited testing facilities.
Design & Validation
We provide extensive design and validation services, including:
- Initial Concept Designs
- Material Development
- Mock-ups
- Testing
- Validation
- Prototypes
- Detailed Manufacturing Drawings
Refurbishment, Repair & Crash Damage
From minor cosmetic repairs to complete overhauls, our refurbishment services restore products to their original specifications quickly, ensuring minimal downtime for vessels.