A new chrome free pretreatment for the commercial aircraft maintenance market is being presented at MRO Europe by AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings.Under the name Metaflex SP 1050 Pre-treatment,the chrome free,water-based product is the most recent addition to the Metaflex brand.
Metaflex SP 1050 Pre-treatment offers corrosion protection through increased adhesion of paint on metal,meeting the rigorous anti-corrosion requirements of AMS 3095.Recognized as a universal pre-treatment for commercial aircraft maintenance,Metaflex SP 1050 Pre-treatment can be applied over several metals and composite.Furthermore,it improves adhesion of the paint system on rivets,compared to traditional conversion coatings and wash primer pre-treatments.
A solution to simplify the aircraft maintenance process,the system brings time and cost saving benefits to the paint shop and an innovative approach to the way surface pre-treatment products are utilized in the repainting process the company said.Reduced VOC emissions by as much as 75 percent offer an additional advantage,resulting in a non hazardous,odorless product.
