Marine & Shipbuilding C-Parts: Eliminate Corrosion & Leaks with High-Performance Fasteners, Seals & Bolts

The most pervasive threat in the marine environment is saltwater corrosion, estimated to cost the industry billions annually and responsible for a significant percentage of component failures. Traditional fasteners and metal components quickly succumb to rust, pitting, and galvanic corrosion, compromising structural integrity, leading to costly repairs, and reducing vessel lifespan. CSG provides superior corrosion resistance with specialized marine-grade fasteners. Our BUMAX fasteners for salt exposure (including BUMAX 88 marine bolts) offer unparalleled resistance to seawater corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, and pitting, far surpassing standard stainless steels. For securing panels and non-structural elements, 316L rivet nuts provide excellent chloride resistance, ensuring long-term integrity in exposed areas. These solutions drastically extend the service life of components, reduce maintenance frequency, and safeguard the structural integrity of marine vessels and offshore platforms.

Maintaining watertight integrity is critical for marine vessels to prevent water ingress into sensitive compartments, electrical systems, and machinery spaces. Poorly sealed joints and penetrations lead to electrical failures, mold growth, equipment damage, and structural degradation, posing significant safety risks and operational disruptions. CSG delivers advanced watertight sealing solutions for impenetrable protection. Our specialized watertight sealing solutions, featuring high-performance EPDM gaskets, are designed to create impermeable barriers against water, salt spray, and chemicals. These robust EPDM gaskets and complementary sealing components ensure optimal compression and resilience in dynamic marine environments, critical for watertight enclosures, deck hatches, and sensitive equipment compartments. This proactive approach protects valuable assets, enhances maritime safety, and extends the operational life of onboard systems by preventing water-related damage.

The intricate networks of cables and hoses on vessels are constantly exposed to abrasion, vibration, UV radiation, saltwater, and mechanical stress. Unprotected or poorly routed lines can lead to chafing, cuts, signal loss, electrical shorts, hydraulic fluid leaks, and costly system failures, impacting navigation, communication, and operational control. CSG provides robust cable routing kits for secure and protected wiring. Our comprehensive cable routing kits for deck/electrical systems include durable SS cable clamps and specialized conduits designed for marine use. SS cable clamps secure lines against vibration and movement, preventing wear and entanglement, while UV-resistant components protect against environmental degradation. This meticulous approach to cable and hose management minimizes wear and tear, prevents system failures, and ensures uninterrupted electrical and hydraulic performance throughout the vessel, enhancing both safety and vessel reliability.

Marine structures and equipment are subjected to continuous shock, vibration, and dynamic loading from waves, engine operation, and onboard movement. Fasteners must maintain their integrity under these stresses, ensuring that panels, equipment, and safety gear remain securely attached without loosening or failing, which can lead to catastrophic accidents or loss of critical functionality.CSG offers fasteners engineered for extreme load and vibration resistance. Our stainless rivet nuts for hull/internal panels provide strong, stable thread points that resist loosening, crucial for securing interior fittings, access panels, and lightweight structures to hull sections. For securing heavy equipment, cargo, or critical safety apparatus, load-rated buckles ensure high-strength, quick-release fastening. These components are designed to withstand the constant motion and stress inherent in the marine environment, providing unwavering security and compliance with maritime safety standards.

Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations in marine environments are often conducted in challenging conditions, sometimes at sea or in remote shipyards. Locating the correct replacement C-parts, managing fragmented inventory, and ensuring technicians have all necessary components for a repair can lead to significant delays and increase costly vessel downtime. CSG streamlines MRO with custom kitting for field service and retrofits. We provide pre-packaged kitting for field service and retrofits, containing all necessary fasteners, seals, and small components required for specific repairs, scheduled maintenance, or system upgrades. This approach dramatically reduces preparation time, minimizes errors, and ensures that technicians have immediate access to the right parts, whether on a remote platform or in a busy dry dock. Our customized kits, complemented by VMI (Vendor Managed Inventory) programs, enhance operational efficiency, minimize downtime, and simplify supply chain management for naval, commercial, and recreational marine applications.