Precision protective coatings
Ideal for applying coatings to metal, elastomers, plastics, and aircraft composite materials, Ames’coating capabilities include a range of precision protective coatings: electrostatic spray coatings, ice-phobic coatings, flow coating, and rotary atomization spray coatings.
High performance elastomer formulations
Ames’ systems are capable of applying uniform thicknesses of elastomeric coatings ranging from a few microns to 20-30 mils, with typical applications using 20 layers of .5 mils each. Ames has developed a method to measure single or dual layer thicknesses of elastomer coatings at levels in the low micron range. A wide range of high-performance elastomer formulations such as Fluoroelastomer, Silicones, and Fluorosilicones, as well as conventional elastomers for less demanding applications are offered. A uniform multilayer film build ensures total coverage and maximum aerodynamic conditions.
Precision coating manufacturing
The manufacturing environment for Ames’ liquid coating capabilities includes an ISO Class 100 clean room where air quality is maintained at a level that produces a debris- free product. Ames’ process provides controlled adhesion to ensure both reliable bonding, as well as facilitating removal during scheduled maintenance. In addition, all critical work areas are protected by thermal oxidation equipment to convert Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) into harmless materials.
Ice-phobic coatings for aerospace
An industry leader in design engineering innovations, Ames has recently introduced our AMESShield Coatings, a design solution for the protection of aircraft components from the effects of Foreign Objects Damage (FOD). Proprietary formulation contains ice-phobic characteristics to resist forming and facilitating the shedding of ice.
Protective Coating Processes
Spray – Air Atomization
Minimizes the amount of bounce-back paint fog and reduces the amount of atomized paint that is blown past a part as overspray.
Spray- Electrostatic
Using an electrostatic spray gun, the droplets pick up the charge from an electrically charged electrode at the tip of the gun to create a strong attraction between coating droplets and the parts to be coated.
Rotary Atomization
Rotary atomizers use centrifugal force to atomize coating material onto relatively simple geometric parts.
Flow Coating
In flow coating, the part is suspended, and the coating is poured over it, while excess material drips off and is collected for reuse.
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