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PPG Coatings Used in Restoration of Canberra Bomber Aircraft

Refurbishment completed in preparation for 2021 Australian International Airshow

August 28, 2020

PPG’s aerospace business in Australia collaborated with AMDA Foundation Limited and Aviat Global to revitalize a piece of Royal Australian Air Force history.

From Concept to Implementation: Anti-Ice Coating Technology for the Aerospace Industry

Dr. Jiong Liu John Watson Dr. Ganesh Skandan

August 12, 2020

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The challenge presented to the engineers and scientists was to develop and demonstrate a coating that exhibits durable anti-ice performance, and satisfactory wear and erosion resistance. More importantly, it needed to be practical for retrofitting in-service aircraft as well as be used by OEMs.

Hydrophobic Coating

August 6, 2020

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PPG recently announced the launch of PPG SURFACE SEAL® hydrophobic coating, a newly formulated product that is UV light resistant, compatible with most aerospace cleaning and maintenance fluids and is REACH and EPA compliant.

A Study of Icephobic Coatings, Part 1

Dr. Atul Tiwari

January 15, 2020

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This article summarizes the materials used in surface coatings or icephobic coatings for preventing ice accretion on substrates.

PPG Completes $15.5 Million Investment in Research and Technology Center

December 20, 2019

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PPG marked the completion of a $15.5 million investment at its aerospace research and technology center in Burbank, California.

AkzoNobel Finalizes Mapaero Deal

November 17, 2019

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Akzo Nobel N.V. has completed the acquisition of French aerospace coatings manufacturer Mapaero.

PPG Electrocoat Primer Qualified by US Air Force

November 6, 2019

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PPG announced that the U.S. Air Force has qualified PPG AEROCRON™ aerospace electrocoat primer to provide corrosion resistance and enhanced topcoat adhesion for aircraft parts.

Study Reports Exterior Applications Account for Majority of Aerospace Coatings Demand

July 10, 2019

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Persistence Market Research has released a study of the aerospace coatings market that projects promising expansion during the next decade of approximately $1.5 billion.

PPG Support Centers Receive Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Awards

June 28, 2019

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PPG announced that the company's Dallas and Philadelphia aerospace application support centers each received a Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award for superior performance from October 2017 through September 2018.

Hardide Coatings Receives Nadcap Merit Status for Coatings

June 28, 2019

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Hardide Coatings has been awarded Nadcap Merit status for Coatings.

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Scratch & Stain Free UV Coatings

Superior scratch and stain resistance are challenging properties to impart into a cost effective, environmentally responsible UV coating. The inherently high viscosity and rapid cure times negatively impact a coating’s ability to flow and level onto the substrate, resulting in suboptimal durability and finish quality.

Hydrophobic Silicone Resin for High Performance Waterborne Coatings

With the increasing regulatory & environmental requirements and the growing expectations of end users, the development of a high-performance water-borne coating system has become a challenge. Silicones have long been used to improve weatherability, water resistance and mar resistance, but the incorporation of silicone materials into waterborne organic resin compositions is often difficult due to fundamental incompatibility and immiscibility.

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October highlights distributors, and includes an interview with the National Association of Chemical Distributors, as well as company profiles of many specialty chemical distributors serving the coatings industry. The issue also includes articles on new ambient-curing resins, the impact of silanes on the solution stability of latex, an overview of colorant technologies worldwide, and much more.

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