lacs ceramic coating presentation (shared file)

LOUISIANA ADVANCED COATING SOLUTIONS

“Coating Solutions for Industrial Applications”

Jeff Abshire | 337-315-1615 | [email protected]

Robert Aguilar | 337-501-2969 | [email protected]

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Proprietary Ceramic Coatings

Industrial - Automotive - Aerospace - Military - Sporting & Aesthetic Applications

• Capable of Producing Most Colors: Solid, Clear, Metal Flake, Matte, Satin and Semi-Gloss Finish.

• Operating Temperature Capabilities: 500 F + & 2000 F +.

• Applied Thickness Capabilities: 0.10 – 4 Mil (0.0001” – 0.004”).

• Extreme Corrosion Resistance, Abrasion Resistance, Chemical Resistance,

Cracking/Deformation/Detachment/Elongating/Scratch Resistance, Heat Resistance.

• Increase Lubricity with Wear, and Lowering Coefficient of Friction.

• Insulation of Heat and Extremely High Temperatures.

• Prolong Life and Add Performance to Equipment and/or Components.

• Add an Aesthetic Appeal and Marketing Advantage to Products and Equipment.

Louisiana Advanced Coating Solutions

Unlike other “ceramic” coatings, our Ceramic Coating products are formulated from the molecular

level. All Ceramic products begin with a liquid resin, and during the cure process, the resin forms a 3-D

ceramic matrix. Additional property-enhancing materials are combined with the raw resin and trapped

within the matrix. This technology creates a durable, heat resistant coating that allows for long-lasting

performance at multiple levels.

Our ceramic coatings can dramatically increase the useful life of machine parts by decreasing sliding

wear and by reducing or eliminating corrosive attack. Dramatically reduce or eliminate maintenance

and/or downtime. Reduce or eliminate man hours spent in refurbishing or cleaning equipment.

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) can use the coatings to improve the life and value of their

products. The ability of ceramic coatings to increase life of high-wear components reduces downtime

and maintenance costs of the customer, giving the OEM a distinct advantage.

Aesthetics is also an important part of the representation of your products. With over 100 colors

available and a professional finish, your parts will appeal to the consumer / end-user. Thus, giving you

an additional advantage in marketing your equipment.

Louisiana Advanced Coating Solutions Standard Ceramic Coatings - Heat Cured: Heat cured Ceramic Coatings are durable, corrosion-resistant and provide unparalleled levels of hardness and adhesion. These coatings are also resistant to most solvents and chemicals. The foundation for the heat cured ceramic coatings is a unique ceramic technology that imparts both flexibility and excellent wear resistance to the final coating.

High Temperature Ceramic Coatings - Non-Heat Application: Ambient-Cure Ceramic Coatings are designed to protect both metal and non-metal substrates. Additionally, the Ambient-Cure Ceramic Coatings are formulated to withstand extreme temperatures (>1200°F, up to >2000°F) without discoloring. This makes the coating ideal for exhausts, pistons and other components for high- temperature systems. The Ambient-Cure Ceramic coatings maintain excellent adhesion even after repeated thermal cycling. These coatings not only provide superior protection against corrosive environments and thermal shock, but can increase performance and reduce stress of heat sensitive applications.

Ceramic Dry Film Lubricants - Dry Film Lubricant provides a low-friction surface for metal-on- metal contact. The Dry Film Coatings are formulated to withstand extreme temperatures (>1200°F). This makes the coating ideal for pistons and other wear components in high- temperature systems, and the coatings maintain excellent adhesion even after repeated thermal cycling. These coatings provide superior protection against high wear, galling and corrosion.

Clear Ceramic Coatings - Ambient-Cure Clear Ceramic Coatings are designed to protect both metal and non-metal substrates and be used as a top coat over a number of materials. Clear Ceramic Coatings are available in varying degrees of gloss and are resistant to many solvents and graffiti. Clear Ceramic Coatings are formulated for a wide range of applications including but not limited to: high temperature systems, outdoor uses and aesthetic purposes.

Heat Dissipating Ceramic Coatings - Heat Dissipating Coatings are a line of submicron coatings with industry leading thermal conductivity. This coating is typically used on applications requiring a high thermal conductivity to transfer heat away from the energy source. Typical uses included but are not limited to radiators, engine blocks, transmission cases, heat syncs, intercoolers and anywhere heat dissipation is needed.

NIR (Near Infrared) Ceramic Coatings - NIR Ceramic Coatings were developed specifically for military small arms and crew-served weapon applications giving the ability to manage the visual and near-infrared signature while at the same time enhancing durability, reliability and maintainability.

In addition to the signature management capability, this ceramic coating offers superior wear and corrosion resistance under a wide variety of adverse environmental conditions likely to be encountered in all theaters of operation. The coating is designed to conform to the NIR reflectivity standards outlined in MIL-DTL-44436.


Ceramic Coating Uses…

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

INDUSTRIAL

OIL FIELD

WEAPON INDUSTRY

NIR Ceramic Coating VS No NIR Ceramic Coating


TESTING

All tests are performed in a laboratory and in accordance with ASTM Standards.


Durability (ASTM D2794)

On a standard steel QC panel, Ceramic Coating was tested to have an impact strength measuring 160 inch-lbs: The maximum test capability.


Corrosion (ASTM B117)

Coated steel panels are placed in an enclosed salt chamber and tested in accordance with ASTM standards. At 3500 hours, there were no panels that showed signs of corrosion.

Same Test Failure Comparison:

Stainless Steel = 24 Hours

Ion Bond = 48 Hours

Phosphate = 48 Hours

Nickel Boron (NiB) = 48 Hours

Ceramic Coating = No Corrosion at 3500 Hours


Hardness (ASTM D3363)

The hardest possible grade material is used first to cut the coating to the metal and/or scratch the coating.

Testing Results:

No cut or scratches occurred to the Ceramic Coating.


Flexibility (ASTM D522)

The Ceramic Coating panel is placed into the mandrel and bent. This determines the elasticity, detachment and elongation from the coating and steel test panel.

Testing results:

Excellent Flexibility

No Cracking, Detachment or Elongation


Chemical Resistance

Ceramic Coatings were tested by submerging coated panels for 24 hours in the solvents identified on the following table. The ratings are measured as follows:

5 = Excellent Chemical Resistance

4 = Good Chemical Resistance

3 = Fair Chemical Resistance

2 = Poor Chemical Resistance

1 = No Chemical Resistance

The test results concluded that there were no failures to the Ceramic Coatings after 24 hour submersion in the solvents. The HCI solution only created a very slight change in texture.


Adhesion (ASTM D3359)

A razor blade is used to cut thru the coating

and into the substrate. 100 tiny squares are

sheared into the test panel, then a special

adhesive tape is applied and rapidly removed

in accordance to the testing standard.

Test Results:

5B Rating = 0% Coating Removed


Abrasion Resistance (ASTM D4060)

Test results are calculated and based on per 1 mil (0.001”) thickness.

The Ceramic Coating lasted 6700 cycles per mil before initial signs of metal started to show in the coatings.

Same Test Failure Comparison:

Ion Bond = 250 Cycles

Parkerizing = 690 Cycles

Black Oxide = 3340 Cycles

Ceramic Coating = 6700 Cycles

Black Oxide - 3340 Ceramic Coating - 6700


Thermal Barrier

High Temperature Ceramic Coatings are durable, heat-resistant coatings characterized by excellent long-term performance. These products provide corrosion and wear resistance, reduce part-metal oxidation, and act as a thermal barrier. These coating are also available in a variety of colors. To demonstrate heavy duty capability, Black (most popular color) was tested on a Class 8 truck exhaust system. For this test, the coated exhaust was cycled through a series of temperature changes representative of class 8 exhaust temperature as seen during typical us. The exhaust was initially heated to 1050 F and maintained at that temperature for the duration of 30 minutes. The average temperature drop between the exhaust gas and skin temperature was 400 F. Next, the exhaust gas temperature was elevated to 1540 F and held constant for 30 minutes. At this point, the temperature drop between the skin and exhaust gas was recorded at 800 F. At exhaust gas temperatures of 1050 F and 1540 F, the Ceramic Coating contributed to temperature drops of 38% and 52% respectively. After completing the test, the coating was analyzed to confirm that no changes in gloss, color, or adhesion occurred. The coating exhibited no signs of degradation at elevated temperatures and performed well as a thermal barrier.

See Figures on Next Slide.


Thermal Barrier - Continued

The temperature change of the exhaust gas was compared to that of the stack skin at 2 temperatures, 1050 F and 1540 F. The change in temperature across the surface of the coated pipe was 400 F and 800 F at each of these respective exhaust gas temperatures.

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