PPG achieves commercial production of AEROCRON electrophoretic primer

New Breakthroughs in Electrophoresis Technology, Presenting Outstanding Performance in Quality, Application, Environmental Protection and Performance in January 16, 2012 Amaron Electrophoresis Successfully Implemented in Aviation Coatings Division of Pilmac Industries Inc. (NYSE:PPG) The commercial production of primers has provided new commercial aircraft, aircraft engines and general aviation aircraft parts coating solutions for aircraft fuselage manufacturers and subcontractors around the world.

Mark Cancilla, PPG Aviation Coatings' global platform director, said: “Compared with traditional spray primers, AEROCRON(TM) electrophoretic primers developed by PPG Aerospace Materials Division have better corrosion resistance because electrophoretic coating technology can make coatings more Closely covering the surface of the component, the coating utilization rate is close to 100%, and the primer is lighter, which helps to save the fuel consumption of the aircraft.Furthermore, the electrophoretic paint can also effectively prevent workers from being exposed to paint mist when painting.

Cancilla said, "In the process of launching Aerocron Electrophoresis Primer, PPG Aerospace Materials Division worked closely with customers to ensure that before the mass production customers can take the lead in trial production and experience the electrophoretic coating process."

“The previous electrophoretic coating technology was mainly for the automotive industry. This application can be described as a revolutionary breakthrough in the field of aviation.” said Cancilla. “In the past half century, PPG has always been the leader in the research and development of electrophoretic paint products. Currently, PPG’s The application of electrophoretic paints in the automotive coating industry is far ahead of other companies in the world.With its unparalleled expertise in electrophoretic coating and its unique understanding of aerospace coatings, PPG has successfully developed Aerocron electrophoretic primer products. In addition to airframe manufacturers’ coating application requirements, airline and other aircraft operators have also fulfilled their requirements for aircraft operations and maintenance.”

The use of primers for aircraft metal structures helps to preserve corrosion. Conventional primers are spray-coated, while electrophoretic coating is the immersion of metal parts in an electrically conductive paint tank with a primer.

Robin Peffer, senior chemist at the PPG Coatings Innovation Center in Allison Park, NM, participated in the development of Aerocron electrophoretic primer products.

“PPG's anticorrosive electrophoretic paint products have a long history in automotive and industrial applications. The rich experience has helped us to expand this technology into the aviation sector.” Peffer said, “We are committed to continuing the fine traditions of PPG in satisfying Under the premise of special performance requirements, it provides aircraft operators with a high-quality protection scheme.Electron electrophoretic primer can evenly coat the surface of components, even if the gaps of complex parts are not missing, and the electrophoresis primer is lightweight and long-term. It saves the cost of operating the aircraft."

Andreas Tolz, project manager for aviation coating technology in PPG Europe, will be responsible for the commercialization of Aerocron electrophoretic primers in Europe. Andreas Tolz currently works for PPG's aerospace coating plant in Gonfreville, France.

"Aerocron Electrophoresis Primer is designed to allow users to obtain the maximum benefits through electrophoretic coating and bring substantial breakthroughs to the aviation industry in many aspects." Tolz said, "For aircraft manufacturers and subcontractors, electrophoretic coating The process can be fully automated, improving material utilization, and is undoubtedly the first choice for 'green energy' solutions. For end customers, the added value of the electrophoretic primer is its superior corrosion protection and lighter weight."

PPG Aviation Materials Division is the business unit of PPG Industries that provides aviation products and services. PPG Aviation Materials - PRC-DeSoto is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of aerospace coatings, sealants, packaging and application systems. PPG Aviation Glass is the world's largest supplier of aircraft windshields, windows and hatch covers.

Aerocron is PRC-DeSoto International, Inc. The company's registered trademark compared with the traditional spray primer, AEROCRON (TM) electrophoretic primer developed by PPG Industries Aerospace Coatings Division has better corrosion resistance, because electrophoretic coating technology can make the coating more closely covered in zero On the surface of the component, the paint utilization rate is close to 100%, and the lighter weight of the primer helps to save aircraft fuel consumption. In addition, electrophoretic paint can also effectively prevent workers from being exposed to paint mist when painting. Aerocron primers can act on the surface of conductive parts with electrical current. After the pretreatment, the parts are immersed in the coating tank containing the electrophoretic paint. After the power is applied, a proper amount of the primer is deposited on the surface of the part. After that, the parts will enter the flushing device and finally undergo heat treatment. The electrophoretic coating process will be completed immediately.