Case Study
Loctite RTV Silicone Flange Sealant Helps Textron Reduce Cost Of USCG Lifeboat
The Motor Lifeboat (MLB) is a United States Coast Guard (USCG) rescue boat manufactured by Textron Marine & Land Systems (TM&LS). This 47-foot aluminum boat is uniquely designed to right itself even if capsized completely upside down. Currently, 70 vessels are being produced at the TM&LS marine fabrication yard in New Orleans, Louisiana. Situation: With any boat, the windows must be securely sealed against the sea, but the MLB must maintain that