Akzo Nobel improves exterior high solids finish

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(2006), "Akzo Nobel improves exterior high solids finish", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 78 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2006.12778ead.019

Akzo Nobel improves exterior high solids finish

Akzo Nobel improves exterior high solids finish

Keywords: Coatings, Aerospace industry

Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings reports that it has further improved its high gloss topcoat, Aviox Finish 77702.

ANAC explains that it has slightly modified the base material to create a longer “open time”. This characteristic is said to reduce still further the likelihood of any “orange peel” effect and increases the melt time – the period during which a topcoat is able to absorb overspray and flow into a smooth finish. The result is a particularly high gloss coating with all the durability, application and maintenance benefits of the original product.

Aviox Finish 77702 is a high solids, lead-free, sag-resistant topcoat that has already gained a reputation in the aerospace industry for excellent colour stability – achieved in just two coats for most colours. The low film density, at equal layer thicknesses, reduces the overall aircraft weight, an important consideration today.

The coating is formulated to be easy to apply and can be polished (during the first 48h after application) rather than reworked to maintain the high gloss finish, reducing process and maintenance time, cutting labour costs and improving coating schedules. Aviox Finish 77702 is also reported to be highly resistant to UV damage and to staining from oil, hydraulic fluids and other chemicals. It can be applied successfully in a wide range of climatic conditions and is approved by Airbus – exceeding the stringent specifications set by the company for coatings products.

“Aviox Finish 77702 is part of our Aviox Advanced Series, which uses the latest high solids technology to set new industry standards for reduced process times and process cycle costs” explained Product Manager Robert Van Kooperen. “This latest improvement is part of Akzo Nobel's ongoing program of product development for performance coatings. As part of the world's largest coatings business, we are fortunate in having access to some of the best research facilities in the industry. The aerospace sector can look forward to more important product advances in the coming months”.

The performance of the Aviox range has already earned ANAC a Chairman's Award for innovation from BAE Systems.

Details available from: Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings, Tel: +31 (0)71 308 2905, Fax: +31 (0) 71 308 2056, E-mail: marina.turion@sas.akzonobel.com; US, Tel: +1847 625 3351, Fax: +1 847 6253332, E-mail: eileen.randle@ AkzoNobelAerospace.com, web site: www.anac.com