RAPTOR® Composite finish nails, brads and staples are used in marine and boatbuilding applications for two reasons: RAPTOR® fasteners can be cut or sanded, and, RAPTOR® fasteners will not contribute to galvanic corrosion or electrolysis since they are completely non-metal.

  • Completely non-metal
  • No need to remove
  • Sawable, Sandable, Planeable, Stainable
  • No galvanic corrosion/electrolysis
  • Bonds with thermoset resins

STRIP PLANKING

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Utilize the RAPTOR® 15Ga finish nails or the 18Ga brad nails to secure wood strips to the frame of the hull or to the next strip during the cure/set cycle.

COLD MOLDING

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Utilize the RAPTOR® S/05 staples or the 18Ga brad nails to secure layered veneers onto a base layer of strip planking or additional veneer layers.

FIBERGLASS LAYUP

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Utilize the RAPTOR® 19Ga staples to hold sheets of fiberglass in place during the resin infusion process.

FOAM CORE JOINING

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Utilize the Copula fastener to join and hold foam core materials together to ensure a tight, smooth interface.