Keeping Safety Afloat: Hook & Loop in Life Rafts
For one of Europe’s leading life raft manufacturers, choosing the right fastening solutions was critical to ensuring both product performance and passenger safety in their life rafts. That’s why they turned to HALCO – their trusted partner in high-performance hook and loop technology.
Life rafts face some of the harshest environments imaginable. From long-term exposure to saltwater and UV rays to the need for reliable fastening in emergency situations, the materials used must perform flawlessly every time. The manufacturer needed two distinct fastening solutions:
- A strong, reliable adhesive hook and loop for quick, secure attachment of internal components.
- A marine-grade sew-on hook and loop capable of withstanding constant moisture, heavy use and exposure to the elements without degrading.
The solution also had to meet stringent marine industry safety and durability standards, ensuring the rafts remained ready for deployment in the most demanding conditions.
HALCO recommended two products tailored precisely to the manufacturer’s needs:
- HALCO PRO Adhesive Hook and Loop – a premium-grade adhesive fastening system designed for secure, long-lasting attachment to a variety of surfaces. With a high-tack acrylic adhesive, it delivers excellent shear strength and resists moisture and temperature changes, making it ideal for securing equipment and accessories inside life rafts.
- HALCO AQUA Marine Sew On Hook and Loop – engineered specifically for wet, saltwater-rich environments. Made from durable nylon with marine-grade construction, it retains fastening strength and appearance even after prolonged exposure to water, salt and sunlight. This makes it perfect for securing covers, panels, and safety equipment that need to function flawlessly at sea.
By integrating HALCO’s fastening solutions into their production, the manufacturer was able to:
- Improve product durability – reducing the risk of fastening failure during an emergency.
- Enhance safety and compliance – meeting stringent industry requirements.
- Streamline production – thanks to easy application and consistent performance.
The adhesive solution provided strong, immediate bonding without the need for mechanical fixings, while the marine sew-on product offered a flexible yet robust fastening option that could endure years of use in harsh maritime conditions.
This collaboration showcases HALCO’s ability to deliver more than just products – HALCO provides complete fastening solutions tailored to industry-specific challenges. By understanding the unique requirements of the manufacturer, HALCO were able to offer fastening technology that plays a vital role in keeping people safe at sea.
Whether it’s in rescue equipment, marine upholstery, or industrial safety gear, HALCO continues to support manufacturers with fastening solutions they can rely on when it matters most. Discover more of our marine solutions here or get in touch with one of fastening experts today.
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