Wessex

Underwater Epoxies

Q: Do you offer emergency underwater application kits?

Yes, absolutely! 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

Mission-critical underwater epoxy systems developed for defence marine and subsea operations

Made in the UK

Underwater Epoxy Solutions

We developed our underwater adhesives in partnership with the Ministry of Defence and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Our underwater epoxies have since become valuable engineering tools for the marine industry, dock, harbour boards and the offshore oil industry.

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.

In emergency situations where there is not time for full surface preparation, our epoxies will provide a strong, temporary bond.

Our range of readily available epoxy products provides high-quality, proven solutions for a huge number of specialist marine and defence underwater applications.

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Why use our underwater Wessex products?

Wessex Resins and Adhesives has been developing and manufacturing high-quality epoxy products since 1981.

Structural repair & reinforecement

Marine durability and longevity

Commercial boatbuilding

Advanced boatbuilding materials

Dry dock & underwater use

Application for above or below the waterline

45+ years of expert knowledge

Expertise and know how

Our underwater products

Our range of off-the-shelf epoxy products provides high-quality, proven solutions for a huge number of specialist applications

Emergency Underwater Repair Pack 110 (UW43)

Complete underwater repair kit with UW43HV epoxy for strong, reliable emergency bonding.

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Wessex 43 (UW43) Underwater Epoxy Systems

High-strength underwater epoxy adhesive engineered for structural bonding in extreme conditions.

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Wessex 4401 (UW44) Moisture Tolerant Epoxy Putty

Versatile two-part epoxy putty for bonding, shaping, and underwater repairs.

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Wessex 4701 (UW47) Underwater Epoxy Adhesive

High-strength two-part epoxy adhesive for reliable bonding underwater or in extreme conditions.

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Wessex 520 (UW47) Underwater Epoxy Primer

High-performance two-part epoxy primer for reliable underwater and extreme conditions.

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Case Study

Helping To Protect Submarine Crew

BAE Systems uses Wessex Resins products to clad submarines with acoustic tiles, helping to protect crew members’ lives in war situations

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Pictured is HMS AMBUSH returning to HMNB Clyde on the Clyde estuary under moody summer skys Scotland. — UK MOD. Crown copyright 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

What underwater epoxies do you provide?

We provide a range of underwater epoxies from adhesive epoxies through to primers.

How strong and durable are WRA underwater epoxies?

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.

For more technical information on the underwater epoxies, you can find technical data sheets available to download.

Can you ship WRA underwater epoxies globally?

Yes absolutely! We manufacture in the UK and we have the capabilities to ship anywhere in the world.

Where can I buy WRA underwater epoxies?

You can buy directly from us, please reach out to us via the book a discovery call to discuss your requirements.

Do you offer emergency underwater application kits?

Yes, absolutely!

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

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