UltraViolet (UV)-Curable Coatings for Aerospace ApplicationsESTCP Project No. WP-0804

Principal Investigator: Glen Baker, 309 AMXG/EN

(801) 775-5596

Technical Support: Randy Straw, CTC, (937) 255-5598

Matthew Campbell, CTC, (412) 992-5382

Objective: Demonstrate, validate, and implement UV-curable topcoats for aerospace applications. U.S. AIR FORCE

Target ColorsFED-STD-595C Colors

37038 Flat Black

36118 Gunship Gray

36375 Medium Gray

36173 Ocean Gray

17860 Coast Guard White

17925 Untinted White

U.S. AIR FORCE

Ogden Air Logistics Center

S T A K E H O L D E R S

Elizabeth City Air Logistics Center NAVAIR Jacksonville

Targeted Applications: • Marking/Insignia• Small Area Touch-up• Off-Equipment Components

HU-25

F-16

C-130

P-3

Removable Fuel Tank

Aircraft Doors

HH-60

UV-Curable Black at 0, 500, and 3000 hours in Xenon Arc Chamber

Project Currently In Phase I – Demonstration Planning • Conduct Coating Optimization (Estimated Completion: March 2009)• Conduct Laboratory Testing per Joint Test Plan (Estimated Completion: August 2009)• Conduct Field Demonstration (Estimated Completion: Fall 2010)

UV-Curable Gray at 0, 500, and 3000 hours in Xenon Arc Chamber

Portable UV Lamp

Lamp in Laboratory TestingLamp in Use

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PP

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Photoinitiator

Oligomers and Monomers

Additives & Fillers

Substrate

Pigments

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