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SuperCORR A -Advanced corrosion protection for aircraft
Advanced corrosion protection for aircraft – SuperCORR A lubricates and protects mechanical and electrical flight controls in surveillance aircraft.
Super CORR A provides advanced corrosion protection for aircraft – It lubricates and protects mechanical and electrical flight controls and electronic equipment in Lockheed Martin P-3C Orion aircraft flown by air forces around the world for anti-submarine and maritime surveillance, also used in searches for missing ships or aircraft.
The Royal Australian, Korean and Japanese Air Forces were employed in the search for the Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 Boeing 777 passenger jet which disappeared on a scheduled flight in March 2014. The search for debris in a vast area of ocean, bigger than the land area of Europe, southwest of Perth, Australia operated for thousands of hours at low levels but failed to locate any debris and was suspended in 2017.
The maintenance schedules specify Super CORR A to lubricate and protect the flap tracks and screw jacks in the wings of the aircraft which are constantly exposed to extremely corrosive salt laden air as the aircraft in search mode can be flown at very low altitudes of hundreds of feet for long periods.
Super CORR A lubricant and protective coating is widely used by the military, electrical, electronics and aerospace industries for critical applications to give the protection needed in extreme conditions. Super CORR A deposits a dry protective film with excellent corrosion protection and lubricant properties plus the added advantage of a hydrophobic surface rejecting water that ensures the easiest and best connections for very close spaced connectors, contacts, wiring and moving parts
The U.S. Navy selected Super CORR A after exhaustive testing using American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard B117- Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray Apparatus.
Super CORR A, a Type I, Grade B Corrosion Preventative lubricant out-performed 11 other products in comparative testing to identify the best product to protect and lubricate the flap tracks and screw jacks on the aircraft.
The flap tracks, located in the aircraft’s wings, are what the flaps slide on when they move up or down to lower or increase speed. The screw jacks engage and retract the wing flaps. Corrosion on any of the surfaces can lead to snatching or vibration which can affect the pilot’s control
Due to constant operation in salty and corrosive atmospheres which need post-flight rinses and monthly washing down of the aircraft re-lubrication and corrosion treatment for the flap tracks and screw jacks is required each time, with conventional lubricants, to prevent rusting. Super CORR A was evaluated against competitive products under the Federal Test Method Standard #791B, using a five percent Salt Spray Corrosion Test.
Super CORR A far exceeded the performance of the other products evaluated. After over 200 hours of continuous exposure to salt spray corrosion, Super CORR A protection actually increased over time where all the other, similar, products failed early or contributed to an increase in corrosion.
The accelerated salt fog corrosion testing demonstrated that the application of
Super CORR A which complies with MIL-DTL-87177B (revised MIL-L-87177A) also increased electrical operation to 1400 hours versus 100 hours for the control product used at that time. Technical manuals were updated to include the application for electrical and mechanical parts for civilian and military operations.
The most important conclusion from the historical data and prototype testing is the availability of this excellent corrosion preventive compound that has dry film lubricant properties. The application of Super CORR A on aircraft components can reduce maintenance man hours, reduce part replacement costs, increase life of aircraft, safety, and readiness for operations.
Estimates for the maintenance cost for the US Air Force F-16 fleet can reach $500 million per year, the use at all military branches could reach billions of dollars per year. Applications at locations tested by the U.S. Air Force are not normally treated with corrosion prevention and control lubricants (CPC’s). These are the electrical connectors that are susceptible to subtle and not so subtle forms of corrosion that can interfere with the electrical operation of the F-16.
Testing by the U.S. Navy at NADEP Jacksonville incorporates not only electrical connectors, but mechanical and structural components as well. Future uses will also include ground support equipment. The properties of Super CORR A are such that it can be used in a wide variety of applications and on any materials, metal or plastic. Properties of the Super CORR A far exceed the requirements defined by the MIL-L-87177A specification. Many of the beneficial properties of the product are not required in the MIL specification.
EnviroTech Europe is a manufacturer and distributor of anti-corrosion, lubricants and coatings used on wiring, connectors, switches, circuitry, avionics. Read the full report – ‘Use of MIL-L-87177A as a corrosion prevention compound’ in our Library https://www.corrosion-protect.com/resources
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Aquus CL-One general purpose industrial cleaning agent
Aquus® CL-One concentrated general purpose industrial cleaning agent –
Non-toxic, water based cleaning and protection of metal surfaces – formulated to offer one solution for all cleaning applications in manufacturing, engineering and general maintenance.
Aquus CL-One is a non-toxic general purpose cleaning agent based on a mixture of surfactants and exhibits a unique combination of characteristics not found in other comparable commercially available products.
Aquus CL-One is formulated to offer ONE SOLUTION for all cleaning applications and reduces time and costs by removing the need for multiple cleaning products usually needed to deal with the challenges presented by the wide range of soils, oils and other contaminants which need to be removed.
Aquus CL-One is biodegradable, non-flammable, non-toxic at used concentrations and, unlike almost all other surfactant systems, is both hydrophilic (water attracting) and oleophobic (oil-repelling).
Aquus CL-One offers excellent emulsion-breaking capability in addition to its unusual combination of properties that makes it so practical for a wide range of industrial applications.
Safe for the environment and users, contains no solvents and is biodegradable within 30 days. One of the innumerable industry specific applications are discussed below but many more will be experienced in day-to-day operations. With only one product for all cleaning applications incorrect selection or dangerous uses can be avoided.
Concentrated Aquus CL-One chemistry is activated by water, varying concentration levels allows the most economical solution to be chosen for specific applications from parts cleaning to surface preparations for finishing or heavier soiling on process machines all from one product. Some of the applications are discussed below.
MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING and MAINTENANCE
Formulated to tackle the numerous cleaning applications required by the manufacturing and engineering industries. Concentrated Aquus chemistry is activated by water, varying concentration levels allows the most economical solution to be chosen for specific applications from parts cleaning to surface preparations for finishing or heavier soiling on process machines all from one product. Some of the applications are discussed below. Our applications experts and samples of the product are available by completing the contact form.
PARTS AND COMPONENT CLEANING
Ideally suited for cleaning protective coatings, grease and soils from used or parts during manufacturing processes. Aquus CL-One can be used in parts washing equipment or dipping tanks without modifications and leaves no residue after drying. Oil and grease separate from the water and coalesces on the surface of the cleaning solution which can then be skimmed off for recovery and recycling. Precipitated solids free of hydrocarbons can be removed by settlement or in filtration systems. The cleaning solution can be reused continuously within its chemical effectiveness parameters for efficient and economical use.
GENERAL CLEANING
Aquus CL-One is remarkably efficient removing oils, greases, and accompanying dirt from most surfaces. It can be applied by wiping surfaces, mopping floors or in rotary floor cleaning machines, or by low or high-pressure spray. Aquus CL-One is also an effective cleaner in industrial kitchens removing grease and baked on deposits on internal surfaces of ovens and trays. For maintenance of machines, engines etc oil and grease is easily removed pre and post assembly making inspection and repair easier, quicker and cheaper by returning equipment to use.
WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Aquus CL-One is extremely effective in separating oil, water, and solids in drains and conveyor traps and sumps on automatic honing, turning and grinding machines when using water based lubricant and cooling liquids. The emulsions are broken allowing cleaned metal dust, shavings and dirt to precipitate to the bottom, the solution of Aquus CL-One and water retains the active cleaner in the middle layer, and oil and grease float to the top. The efficiency of oil/water separators in plant waste treatment systems are significantly increased while the amount of toxic waste requiring disposal after treatment is significantly reduced. The cleaning solution can be reused to treat more waste streams until biodegradation occurs and it no longer operates effectively.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please visit our website https://www.envirotech-europe.com/aquus-cl-one for information about other uses and applications for Aquus CL-One.
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We can provide you with a Material Safety Data Sheets, independent laboratory reports, product samples and technical assistance.
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All products are supplied and supported by EnviroTech Europe Ltd. Manufactured in the United Kingdom and available on short delivery times through our dedicated team of distributors worldwide.
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Aquus CL-One Concentrated all-purpose cleaner
Aquus® CL-One concentrated all-purpose cleaner – Water based cleaning and protection of metal surfaces prior to powder coating or painting.
Aquus CL-One is an excellent all-purpose cleaning system for the cleaning and protection of mild steel and ferrous metal parts which need powder coating or painting immediately or when it is necessary to store unpainted for limited periods. Any cleaning system can be used – hand wiping, dip tanks, ultrasonics or pressure washing.
Uncleaned metal components or fabrications before cleaning are protected by process oils and grease on the metal guarding the surfaces from changes in humidity. Once removed using conventional water-based cleaners flash rusting can occur very quickly during drying.
The unique Aquus CL-One formulation however leaves an invisible barrier on the metal surfaces, after the cleaning process, providing extended corrosion protection during storage, fabrication, or assembly before finishing. The barrier film can be powder coated or painted over without additional rinsing and without affecting adhesion of the coatings.
General purpose cleaning
Aquus CL-One is also an excellent general-purpose concentrated surfactant system containing no solvents which exhibits a unique combination of characteristics that are not found in other commercially available cleaning processes biodegradable, non-flammable, non-toxic at used concentrations and, unlike almost all other surfactant systems, is both hydrophilic (water attracting) and oleophobic (oil-repelling).
Aquus CL-One offers exceptional emulsion-breaking capability in addition to its unusual combination of properties that makes it so attractive for a wide range of industrial applications. In addition to the general cleaner Aquus CL-One, other concentrated cleaners within the range are formulated to offer cleaning solutions for industry specific applications.
One cleaner for all applications
One cleaner for all applications reduces costs by removing the need for multiple cleaning products usually needed to deal with a wide range of soils or contaminants. Safe for the environment and users, containing no solvents is biodegradable within 30 days. Typical with only one product for all cleaning applications incorrect selection or dangerous uses can be avoided.
Please visit our website https://www.envirotech-europe.com/aquus-cl-one for information about other uses and applications.
We can provide you with a Material Safety Data Sheets, independent laboratory reports, product samples and technical assistance.
For more information or advice please telephone us on +44 (0) 20 8281 6370 or use our contact form.
All products are supplied and supported by EnviroTech Europe Ltd. Manufactured in the United Kingdom and available on short delivery times through our dedicated team of distributors worldwide.
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