Working Characteristics

All PROMARINE® panels contain no asbestos or other mineral fibers. No special precautions are necessary when working with the panels. High pressure laminate (HPL) is suitable for bonding to all PROMARINE® panels.

Custom Plastics can also bond aluminum, stainless steel and galvaneald to the PROMARINE® cores for use in galleys and crews lounges.
The adhesives used will be the same that were successfully tested by Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) and submitted to the U.S.C.G. for the certificates of approvals.

PROMARINE® laminated panels should not be used, or stored, in conditions where the relative humidity falls below 35% or rises above 85% and where the maximum temperature exceeds 35°C or 95°F.

Special considerations must be taken into account in areas where the panels will be subject to continuous drying i.e. behind radiators, or in areas that are constantly wet. Advice should be sought from Promat Technical Services Department.

Note: All PROMARINE® fire tests have been conducted by IMO approved laboratories, using production panels independently selected and labelled by National Authority, Classification Society or Notified Body representatives.

Lead Times

Custom Plastics stocks the PROMARINE®-640 core in 9.5mm, 12.7mm, 15.9mm and 19.1mm thicknesses and the PROMARINE®-450 in 16mm and 19mm in 4 x 8s. We also stock 4 x 10s for 12.7mm and thicker cores for the PROMARINE®-640 and 16mm, 19mm PROMARINE®-450. All these cores are stocked in our Folsom, California, USA plant.
PROMARINE® panels laminated with formica laminate can be shipped within 7 working days of receiving an order. Other laminates carry a longer lead time and a higher price and should be checked on a 'per job' basis.
The range of finishes include woodgrains, plain colors and patterns. All laminates have been successfully tested to the IMO FTP Code, Annex 1, Parts 2 and 5.

Working and Handling

PROMARINE® can be cut and or drilled using standard joinery tools, although dust extraction equipment is recommended if using power tools. Panels do not require any specialised handling equipment and should be stored indoors on the pallet until required.
M.S.D.S. sheets are available from the Technical Services Department and, as with any other materials, should be read before working with the board. The board is not classified as a dangerous substance and no special provisions are required regarding the transportation and disposal of the product.

FIXING INFORMATION (19mm LAMINATED PROMARINE®-450)
Screw Pull Out	kg
M4 Threaded Sleeve	137.8
M6 Bolt	168.2

PROMARINE® panels laminated with H.P.L. laminate, when performing cut-outs all corners must be drilled and radiused. Square cut corners will result in cracking of the H.P.L. and does not comply with the H.P.L. technical specifications.

PROMARINE® panels have good screwholding qualities. However, we recommend that, where possible, normal wall fixtures, such as bookcases, shelves, lights etc. are attached to the panel steelwork. If attaching directly into the panel, decorative laminate face should be drilled for steel inserts or sleeves to prevent laminate cracking. It is also recommended that the insert or sleeve be coated with PVA glue, prior to final fitting.Where aesthetically acceptable, bulkhead and overhead fittings should be through bolted. Heavier items such as wash basins, handrails, overhead fans etc should be fastened to the steel structure behind the panels. The H.P.L. faces should be drilled oversize to accommodate the fasteners protruding through the panels.