POC: Russell McLaughlin, (321-867-3351)
russell.l.mclaughlin@nasa.gov
Pattie Lewis Burford, (321-867-9163)
pattie.l.lewis@nasa.gov
Background
New powder coating materials have been developed (e.g., by GE Global Research
and Crosslink Powder Coatings Inc. during Strategic Environmental Research and
Development Program (SERDP) [Project PP-1268]) that cure at relatively low
temperatures (below 250 deg F). These coatings are also durable,
corrosion-inhibiting and weather resistant.
Objective
To demonstrate/validate powder coating resins for corrosion-protection of temperature-sensitive weapon
system components (aluminum, steel and magnesium substrates).
Period of Performance
- February 2006 to December 2009
Stakeholders
Air Force
(Project Lead: Air Force Material Command), Navy, and
NASA monitoring
Benefits
- New low-temperature cure powder coating technology will improve the
manufacturability, use, and repair of temperature-sensitive,
coating-protected weapons, aircraft, and auxiliary equipment.
- Elimination of toxic chemicals and Volatile Organics Compounds (VOCs) thus
minimizing risks to human health and environment.
- Reduced costs associated with regulations.
- A typical powder coating resin has the potential to reduce labor and material costs by a factor of 10 or more while total wastes and VOCs can be
reduced by a factor of 100 or more.
Document Status
- Joint Laboratory Test Protocol – Complete August 2006
- Demonstration Plan – Complete July 2007
- Final Report – In process
- Cost and Performance Report – In process
Recent Progress
- Follow-on field testing is underway.
Milestones
- Completed Joint Test Protocol - August 2006
- Panels for NASA specific tests (Outgassing and Flexibility) were prepared by the Project in-kind – September 2006
- Boeing-Huntington Beach performed outgassing tests (in-kind contribution),
); but the samples were contaminated and all samples failed – March 2007
- Demonstration Plan – July 2007
- KSC Corrosion Technology Laboratory completed flexibility
testing, the coating did not pass the low temperature flexibility requirement – July 2007
- Completed testing identified in Joint Laboratory Test Protocol - November 2008
Near-Term Goals
- Complete field service evaluations
- Submit reports to Environmental Security Technology Certification
Program (ESTCP)
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