No More Hot Work in Naval, Marine, and Industrial Applications – Adhesive Bonded Fasteners

Why Bond Instead of Weld?

Safer, faster, and easier solutions for shipboard outfitting and repair—Click Bond’s adhesive-bonded fasteners eliminate the need for drilling, welding, and rework.

Trusted by 350+ U.S. Navy Ships

Click Bond has supported high-performance naval programs for over 35 years. Our adhesive-bonded fasteners eliminate hot work hazards while delivering mechanical-equivalent strength—proven across combatant ships, amphibious warships, medical vessels, and auxiliary support platforms.

Why Bonding Beats Welding at Sea

The Safer, Smarter Choice for Naval and Marine Applications

In environments where safety, longevity, and efficiency are mission-critical, adhesive bonding is changing the game. From shipbuilding to fleet maintenance, this no-sparks, no-drill approach simplifies installation, enhances structural performance, and eliminates many of the challenges associated with traditional fastening. Here’s why more naval and marine programs are saying no to hot work—and yes to bonding.

1. Reduces Hot Work

Bonding eliminates the need for drilling and welding, removing traditional riveting steps and drastically reducing fire hazards in confined or flammable environments.

2. Increases Safety

Adhesive fasteners prevent electric shock, hazardous fumes, and other fire-related risks associated with hot work, making installations safer for crew and contractors.

3. Reduces Production Costs

By avoiding drilling, welding, and related prep work (like fire watch and reefer protocols), bonding slashes labor costs and shortens project timelines—especially in fuel tank and outfitting scenarios.

4. Simplifies Repairs & Maintenance

Bonding streamlines late-stage outfitting and field repairs both at sea and in dockside environments, reducing labor demands and minimizing downtime.

5. Prevents Corrosion

Adhesive barriers block galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals, protecting substrates and extending the service life of naval and marine structures.

6. Improves Cycle Time

Without the need for hot work, installations and repairs are faster—boosting throughput in both shipyards and fleet maintenance programs.

7. Avoids Errors & Rework

Bonding removes the risk of misdrilled holes, helping technicians install correctly the first time and reducing costly rework and delays.

8. Preserves Structural Integrity

By eliminating structural holes and stress concentrations, adhesive bonding prevents fatigue crack initiation and preserves long-term vessel performance.

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Change Your Hole Approach
with Click Bond Products

Click Bond was born out of the idea that holes don’t belong on an aircraft. Today, thousands of programs worldwide, in the air, on land, and at sea, have experienced the freedom of no more holes by incorporating our extensive line of products into their designs.

The future is adhesive bonding with Click Bond. Stop welding. Stop drilling. Start bonding.

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