NEW PAINT SYSTEMS HELP THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY REACH NEW HEIGHTSThe aerospace industry is constantly looking for ways to improve the appearance and reduce life cycle costs of both civilian and military aircraft. Paint systems made with LUMIFLON high durability fluoropolymer resins are offering aircraft manufacturers coatings that look good and maintain that outstanding appearance for the life of the coating.
Over the years, LUMIFLON resins have outperformed standard aerospace coatings on steel, aluminum, magnesium and plastics with a life up to five times that of acrylic urethanes. By using LUMIFLON-based coatings, airlines can reduce maintenance costs by as much as 50% over the life of the plane, in addition to substantially reducing the loss of revenue during scheduled repainting.
LUMIFLON fluoropolymer resins can be formulated to give coatings with a wide range of gloss, from matte finishes to high gloss. The LUMIFLON resin is also clear, making it completely compatible with a wide range of pigments and colors. Aircraft coated with the LUMIFLON resin typically require no repainting for at least eight years, maintaining outstanding appearance and a durable surface that allows for easy cleaning. In contrast, acrylic urethanes begin to fade and chalk after only three years and require repainting after five.
LUMIFLON resins have been used worldwide to formulate aerospace coatings for both military and commercial aircraft. The fluoropolymer resins are offered in high solids solvent based products, but also come in environmentally friendly solid resins, allowing the formulation of low-VOC and HAPS-free coatings.
LUMIFLON’s alternating structure protects the coating from degradation by UV rays, chemicals, and other environmental hazards
Clearly, LUMIFLON is the choice for leaders in the aerospace industry, offering superior durability, weatherability and longevity.
