DEFINITION :

 

A water based, temporary protective coating, designed to protect a wide range of material supports (metal, wood, plastic etc.)

 

 

USES:

 

ARCAPEEL is designed to protect all material supports against chemical agents and physical strain during storage, transport or handling.

It is ideal when used to protect methacrylic materials such as plexiglass.

ARCAPEEL is flexible and peels off easily and cleanly, leaving the support intact. Its thixotropic consistence allows easy application of a thick resistant coating on vertical supports.

 

Technical characteristics:

 

r Presentation:                                 Milky white liquid – available in other tints (consult us)

r Aspect when dry:                          satiny finish

r Thinner:                                          water

r Density at 20°C:                            approximately 0.95

r Dry extract:                                    approximately 30%

r Drying time at 20°C:                    dry to touch in 4 to 6 hours (thickness: 150 to 250 microns)

r Coverage:                                      1.5 to 3 m² a liter

APPLICATION:

 

r Material:                                       hot air gun, Airless or Airmix, brush or roller.

                                               Applying a test sample is recommended.

r Thinner:                                         Ready to use

r Cleaning:                                       with water immediately after use

r Important:                                      Wait until the product is thoroughly dry before peeling or handling.

 

STORAGE :

 

r Keep free from freezing

 

r Will keep one year in original packing.

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:

 

r Mechanical resistance:

 

ARCAPEEL has remarkable physical properties (Very elastic, the dry film will stretch 400% before breaking). In flight aeronautic tests have proved the exceptional resistance of the film. The application of a thick coat will render the support more resistant to shock while being handled or processed.

 

r Chemical resistance:

 

ARCAPEEL is not designed to withstand a long contact with solvents. We recommend using ARCAPEEL PROTECT’O in this case.

 

r Peeling:

 

ARCAPEEL is easily peelable even after several months in extreme weather conditions. Our tests have been conclusive between -15°C and +40°C.  The film is not sensitive to UV rays.

Tinted film (providing better visibility of film applied) can be supplied.

 

r Application and storage:

 

Spray painting is recommended.  The resulting film will be more uniform, stronger and easily peelable.  For example, ARCAPEEL is applied to radoms (frontal part of the airplane which protects the radar) by spraying (Pressure 7 bars, n°2 tip SATA make) in 5 successive coats, 30 to 40 microns each, done in a one-time application (without waiting for each coat to dry between application of successive coats).

 

Thinning the product with 5 to 10% water may help make the application easier.

Drying time in open air conditions is from 4 to 6 hours at 20°C for a thickness of 150 to 200 microns.

Forced drying (in an air oven) is possible (approximately 30 minutes at 60°C for a thick coating).

ARCAPEEL must be stored at a temperature superior to 5°C.