New structural coatings

Finishing, July-August, 2008

A brand new generation of structural coatings that combines exceptional toughness and flexibility with big improvements in handling, application and environmental properties has been launched by Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings and approved to Airbus (AIMS 04-04-001, -002, -003, -004, & -038) and EADS Eurofighter (SP-J-513-A-0016, Type III, Class A, -0013, Type III, Class A, & -0083, Type III, Class A) specifications.

The new Aerowave series of products is designed for use primarily on internal structures, some of which may be sealed-in and not exposed for more than 30 years. To maintain the necessary level of protection, the coatings have to achieve the highest chemical and corrosion resistance while remaining flexible as the aircraft flexes in flight. The product range includes a chromated primer for metallic substrates, a chrome free primer for non-metallic substrates (composites), and a topcoat, pore filler and stopper.

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]