Additives for Aerospace & Composites
Aerospace, Renewable Energy and Other Composite Coating Challenges:
- Engineering resins have high coefficients of friction
- Flammable
- Drip during burning that increases smoke
- Elastomers have very poor release
- Wear resistance and durability
- Coatings are hydrophilic
Ultraflon™ Fluoropolymers Advantages:
- Provides hydrophobic/ice-shedding surface
- Consistent production with reduced polymer oxidation
- Improved additive dispersion, flow and productivity
- Chemically inert, corrosion resistant
- Imparts lubricity and surface gloss
- Aides in release from mold
- Flame/Drip suppressant
- Increases tear/wear resistance
- High temperature filler in FKM
Recommended PTFE Micropowders: MP-55, UF-8TA
Recommended Dispersions: Complete AD-Series (for mold and transferable mold release agents)
Recommended FEP Micropowders: None
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NASA reports findings on the superior ice-phobic properties of Laurel Products micropowders