Recent developments to reduce VOC's with regard to the Rockhard range includes using a 2 pack low VOC solvent based variant (down to 180gms VOC when mixed).
Future developments include nano enhancing it.
Development; evaluation and testing of a new Rockhard Low VOC; lower environmental impact protective enamel to supercede existing product 576-450-002 for Hamilton Sundstrand ; Stratford Locks ; Connecticutt USA to specification HS 4675 and use on Aluminium heat exchangers.
Completed November 2006
Hamilton Sundstrand use Indestructible Paint's product 576-450-002 to protect their aluminium aircraft heat exchangers at temperatures up to 400sF 200sC.
Hamilton Sundstrand commissioned Indestructible Paint to research this product to see if it could be modified to retain its excellent anti corrosive and other properties, but develop it further to reduce its environmental impacts.
This report summarises the extensive Research and Development work involved in evaluating and testing of the experimental products.
The two new products detailed in this report were developed after extensive consultation with
Issue Date: 15th November 2006
Reference No: Dev 06-034
Rockhard Reduced V.O.C low environmental impact Clear Epoxy Stoving Sealer.
Requested By: Hamilton Sundstrand
Standards being tested to;
HS 4675 Rev H Type v. HS 3918 ; HS 14722 ; SP 0124.
This project was to evaluate the Rockhard clear sealer to reduce the percentage of volatile organic compounds used whilst retaining its sealing properties and maintaining or improving its physical and chemical properties.
The research work resulted in two formulae being accepted for qualification testing.
Laboratory code numbers;
i) LR 2124-034 and reducer LR 2127-034.
ii) LR 2126-034 and reducer LR 2129-034.
This project was to evaluate the Rockhard clear sealer to reduce the percentage of volatile organic compounds used whilst retaining its sealing properties and maintaining or improving its physical and chemical properties. The research work resulted in two formulae being accepted for qualification testing.
Laboratory code numbers;
i) LR 2124-034 and reducer LR 2127-034.
II) LR 2126-034 and reducer LR 2129-034
2 coats dip, both materials were mixed 1:1 parts by volume with reducer to give an application solid content of 20%.
Reducer: LR 2127-034 and LR 2129-034 Cure schedule: 1st coat 15 mins @ 180sC (360sF); 2ND coat 100 minutes @ 190sC (375sF)
The two laboratory samples have both passed the performance requirements of the relevant specification HS4675 Rev H Type v. At the application solid content when compared with the standard have shown a reduction of 30% V.O.C
November 2007
IP3 2 pack low VOC Epoxy Coatings: Xylene /Toluene, Chromate Free
A new range of latest technology products designed to be as environmentally friendly as possible, but to be useable in the aerospace industry with resistance to chemicals; brake fluids etc.
The IP3-Range is air drying; solvent based; low VOC product range designed with no xylene or toluene to anticipate coming European legislation, and for use on such items as the JSF (Joint Strike Fighter), where the UTC Corporation also does not allow xylene / toluene.
A maximum of 297 mixed grams VOC with any of the coloured top coats.
Approved to Turbomeca spec LB 568; Messier Bugatti
Meet the performance requirements of MSRR 9064; Def Stan 80-161
Product Code | Description | Specification / Approvals | Mixing Ratio / Mixed VOC |
IP3-0000 | Gloss White | Turbomeca Spec: LB 568 & MSRR 9064, OMat 795B | 3:1 |
IP3-0003 | Matt White | Turbomeca Spec: LB 568 | 5:1 |
IP3-0946 | 2 Pack Epoxy Light Gloss Grey | MSRR 9064 | 3:1 |
IP3-10A03 | 2 Pack Epoxy Gloss Flake Grey |
| 3:1 |
IP3-1100 | 2 Pack Epoxy Gloss Blue | MSRR 9064, OMat 7/130B | 3:1 |
IP3-1987 | 2 Pack Epoxy Anodising Aluminium |
| 3:1 |
IP3-2170 | 2 Pack Epoxy Gloss Sea Green |
| 3:1 |
IP3-3560 | 2 Pack Epoxy Gloss Yellow | MSRR 9064, OMat 799B | 3:1 |
IP3-4853 | 2 Pack Phosphate Etch Primer |
| 1:1 with IP3-4854 |
IP3-4854 | 2 Pack Etch Primer Catalyst |
| 1:1 with IP3-4853 |
IP3-5380 | 2 Pack Epoxy Gloss Red | MSRR 9064, OMat 792B | 3:1 |
IP3-5555 | 2 Pack Epoxy Khaki Primer T/Up - Primer for J & L = 580-0060-3 |
| 5:1 |
IP3-5920 | 2 Pack Epoxy Gloss International Orange |
| 3:1 |
IP3-6005 | Dark Blue Grey | Turbomeca Spec: LB 568 | 3:1 |
IP3-6362 | 2 Pack Epoxy Chromate Primer |
| 5:1 with IP3-6362-CAT |
IP3-6362-CAT | Catalyst for IP3-6362 |
| 5:1 with IP3-6362 |
IP3-6370 | 2 Pack Epoxy Gloss Sea Grey |
| 3:1 |
IP3 - 6500 | 2 Pack Epoxy Grey Primer (Chromate Free - RAL 6001) | Turbomeca Spec: LB 568 | 7:1 |
IP3 - 6700 | 2 Pack Epoxy Green Phosphate Primer |
| 6:1 |
IP3 - 6930 | 2 Pack Epoxy Gloss Aircraft Grey | Turbomeca Spec: LB 568 & MSRR 9064 | 3:1 213 Grams Mixed |
IP3 - 6933 | 2 Pack Epoxy Matt Aircraft Grey |
| 5:1 |
IP3 - 8000 | 2 Pack Epoxy Dull Aluminium |
| 3:1 |
IP3 - 8010 | 2 Pack Epoxy Bright Aluminium | MSRR 9064, OMat 7/144B | 3:1 |
IP3 - 9000 | 2 Pack Epoxy Gloss Black | MSRR 9064, OMat 788B | 3:1 |
IP3 - 9003 | 2 Pack Epoxy Matt Black |
| 5:1 |
IP3 - 9226 | 2 Pack Chromate Yellow Primer T/Up - Primer for 700 - 155 - 003, Omat 7/98A, 580 - 0097 - 6 Replacement |
| 5:1 |
IP3 - ArgentTM | Aluminium | Turbomeca Spec: LB 568 | 3:1 183 Grams Mixed |
IP3 - Bleu | TM Turbomeca Blue | Turbomeca Spec: LB 568 | 3:1 153 Grams Mixed |
IP3 - Clear | 2 Pack Epoxy Clear Gloss | Turbomeca Spec: LB 568 & MSRR 9064 , OMat 790B | 5:2 138 Grams Mixed |
IP3 - JauneTM | Yellow 6246 | Turbomeca Spec: LB 568 | 3:1 175 Grams Mixed |
IP 3 - OrangeTM | International Orange | Turbomeca Spec: LB 568 | 3:1 153 Grams Mixed |
IP3 - RougeTm | Red 2840 | Turbomeca Spec: LB 568 | 3:1 153 Grams Mixed |
IP3 - CAT | Catalyst for IP3 Range of Products | Turbomeca Spec : LB 568 & MSRR 9064, OMat 7/161B | Check Base Container |
IP 3 - Reducer | Reducer for IP3 - Range of Products | Turbomeca: LB 568 | Refer to Individual Products |
Highly flammable liquid: store and use in accordance with the flammable liquid regulations.
Shelf life: 12 months Temperate; 6 months Tropical.
Before use, refer to Product Safety Data Sheet for the latest information.
Rockhard is the name of a range of coatings that is still being developed after 40 years. New uses and markets are still being found for these incredibly versatile chemical and erosion resistant products.
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