The Advanced Coatings Lab is a partnership between the National Institute for Aviation Research and 蹤獲扦 Tech. It is located at the .

In addition to research and development services, the Advanced Coatings Lab offers a in Aerospace Coatings & Paint Technology through 蹤獲扦 Tech. 

Equipment

  • Test Chambers
  • Salt Fog Cabinet
  • Temperature/Humidity Chamber Exposure Testing, Filiform Corrosion
  • Accelerated Weathering Units Xenon, QUV
  • Low Temperature Freezer

Physical Testing

  • Impact testers Standard and G.E.
  • Abrasion tester
  • Mandrels for flex testing standard and conical
  • Adhesion Test Kits
  • Water Immersion Bath
  • Dry Film Thickness - Magnetic Induction, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic
  • Hardness - Pencil

Surface Prep

  • Central Dust Collection System
  • Sanders
  • Buffers/Polishers
  • Easily Manipulated Mechanical Arm Units - Temple Allen

Application

  • Automated Panel Sprayer
  • Gravity Feed Spray Guns HVLP, Compliant
  • Pressure Feed Spray Guns HVLP, Compliant
  • Pressure Pots
  • Electrostatic Spray Gun Air Assisted Airless
  • Fresh Air Breathing System
  • Virtual Paint Training Unit
  • UV Cure Lamp
  • IR Cure Lamp

Color and Appearance

  • Spectrophotometer Desktop, Handheld
  • Multi-Angle Spectrophotometer: Effect Pigment Evaluation
  • Gloss Meter
  • Orange Peel/DOI Measurement Unit
  • Light Booth
  • Microscope
  • Rheology
  • Viscosity Cups
  • Brookfield Viscometer
  • Stormer Viscometer