Plastics

Plastics have a large part to play in the marine environment today, offering versatility, strength and resistance in all climatic conditions.

Characteristics

  • UV resistance
  • Corrosion resistance
  • Chemical resistance
  • Lightweight associated with strength
  • High clarity and impact resistance
  • Hard wearing & self lubricating components
  • Ease of maintenance and cleaning
  • Versatility

In addition to clear, translucent and coloured rigid acrylic, Righton supplies a range of polycarbonate & PVC as well as highly durable engineering quality plastics such as high density polyethylene, polypropylene, acetal, nylon etc.

The maintenance free benefits of plastics can be realised in the manufacture of many on board components.

Applications

  • Boat windows and hatch inserts
  • Transom seats
  • Washboards
  • Shower and cockpit grating 
  • Duck boards
  • Bow rollers
  • Winch bases
  • Custom acrylic holders
  • Cupboard organiser inserts
  • Cabinet doors and surrounds
  • Electrical wiring surrounds
  • Wear guides and rubbing strips

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With over 10,000 standard stock items, plus an extensive range of non-standard and special items, we're proud to be the UK's leading stockholder of metals and plastics to industry. Whatever you need and whenever you need it, you can rely on Righton to provide first class products and service.