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About Marelon®
Marelon® is a proprietary formulation of polymar composite compounds using composite reinforced polymer and additives to produce a superior marine-grade product.
- For use above and below the waterline
- Precision molded plumbing systems
- Complete freedom from corrosion
- U.L. and A.B.Y.C. approved
- Forespar "93" series valves and thru-hull fittings meet all design criteria and exceed all mechanical property requirements specified by the International Standards Organization
Marelon® Comparision Chart
U.V. Degradation |
Corrosion Resistance |
Abrasion Resistance |
Tensil Strength** |
Flexural Modulus*** |
ABYC* Reg. |
U.L.* Reg. |
Total Score |
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MARELON® |
10 |
10 |
10 |
10 (27,000psi) |
10 (1,300,000mPa) |
10 |
10 |
70 |
NYLON |
6 |
10 |
5 |
10 (12,000psi) |
4 (410,000mPa) |
0 |
0 |
35 |
ACETAL |
5 |
10 |
6 |
5 (10,000psi) |
5 (450,000mPa) |
0 |
0 |
31 |
PVC |
3 |
10 |
2 |
3 (5,015psi) |
3 (434,000mPa) |
0 |
0 |
21 |
POLYPROPYLENE |
8 |
10 |
7 |
2 (4,150psi) |
2 (75,000mPa) |
10 |
10 |
29 |
BRONZE |
10 |
4 |
10 |
10 (35,000psi) |
10 (15,000,000mPa) |
10 |
10 |
64 |
BRASS |
10 |
0 |
10 |
10 (45,000psi) |
10 (11,000.00mPa) |
0 |
0 |
40 |
* MINIMUM PHYSICAL PROPERTIES REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL ARE: Tensil strength 10,900psi 75mPa. Flexural modulus 500,000psi 3480mPa
** Value by test to ASTM D638 (American Society of Testing & Materials) Marelon is a registered trademark of Forespar Products Corporation.
***Value ny test to ASTM D790 (American Society of Testing & Mate
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