LIGHT WEIGHT THERMAL PROTECTION

FOR AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS

Lockheed Martin, F-22 Raptor

Thermal protection products

MA-25^â

Ablative Material

MA-25 is a medium density, room temperature curing, ablator/insulator which has been used extensively for thermal protection on aircraft and space launch vehicles. On the Space Shuttle, short duration exposure to temperatures exceeding 1200^°F may be encountered. In aircraft engine applications, continuous use temperatures range from 300 - 600^° F. The MA-25 material has been FAA certified for fire proof protection of fan thrust reversers per FAR Part 25.1181a and FAA advisory Circular AC 20-135. The material is a filled elastomeric silicone.  MA-25 is repairable, should an original coating experience damage in while in service.

Applicable Substrates:

MA-25 has proven to be effective when applied to a variety of substrate materials:

• Aluminum, bare and/or chemical conversion coated
• Inconel
• Titanium
• Stainless Steel
• Composites (Graphite/Epoxy)
• Other plastics such as ABS could be considered, but would need to be qualified by the customer

All of the above materials would need to be tested and qualified by the customer to ensure that coating characteristics meet their specific situational requirements.

Prior Uses:

MA-25 has been flight qualified through extensive testing for the following systems:

• X-15 flight research vehicle – Thermal insulation for Mach 8 flight.

• Titan IIIC universal payload fairing – Ascent heat protection
• CF6 fan reversers of DC-10, 767, 757, 747, 737, MD-11, L-1011, A-300, A-310 and A-330 aircraft. The material is used as a flame resistant insulation and firewall protection for engine nacelles and engine components.
• Space Shuttle External Fuel Tank - Ascent heat protection at shock interference locations.
• KC-135 engine retrofit - Firewall protection.
• High performance missiles - Thermal Protection

Potential Uses

• Thermal insulation for composites and plastics
• Thermal insulation of key in-flight equipment during an onboard fire with temperature resistance to 2000°F for 10 minutes
• Thermal insulation of key components that are in close proximity to fuel and lube oil pumps, valves or other handling devices that represent a fire potential

MI-15^â Top Coat for MA-25^â

MI-15 is a low density, room temperature curing, ablator/insulator which has been used extensively for thermal protection on aircraft and space launch vehicles. Primarily applied to MA-25 to improve wear resistance and to minimize handling damage. In aircraft engine applications, continuous use temperatures range between 300-600°F. Extensive fire testing has shown, when top coated with the MI-15 elastomeric topcoat, it can withstand 2000°F for 10 minutes.  The MI-15 material has been certified for fireproof protection of fan thrust reversers per FAR Part 25.1181a and FAA Advisory Circular AC 20-135. The material is a filled elastomeric silicone. When MI-15 is used as a topcoat for MA-25S, it provides fluid proof protection and prevents potential undermining of the MA-25S. The MI-15 is unaffected by hydraulic oil and lube oil.

Meets the following specifications:

• BMS10-102, TYPE I, CLASS 2, PART A
• BMS10-102, TYPE I, CLASS 2, PART C
• BMS10-102, TYPE I, CLASS 2, PART C
• BAC 5892, MOLDED

Current customers for this system Include:

General Electric

Parker Hannifin

Pall Aero Power

Nichols Airborne

Contact us to discuss the full line of high performance thermal protection coating systems that are available to solve your most demanding situation. E-mail address: Matrixcoatings@aol.com.