PPG Introduces New Electrocoat Primer

By DE Editors

PPG Industries aerospace coatings group has commercialized an electrocoat-application primer for global airframe manufacturers and subcontractors to coat parts for commercial, military and general-aviation aircraft.

According to the company, the Aerocon electrocoat primer affords better corrosion protection than conventional spray primer because electrocoating enhances part coverage. It also reduces primer weight for enhanced aircraft fuel economy, and eliminates worker overspray exposure.

Primer is applied to metal aircraft structures for corrosion resistance. While primer is typically sprayed onto metal parts, in the electrocoating, or electrodeposition, process, metal parts are dipped into an electrically charged tank of primer.

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Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.