Mil-Spec

ftpgmilspeccoating.pngPreferred Powder Coating is an experienced supplier of Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings (CARC) to the defense industry, for use in various military applications. Our operations are MIL-SPEC compliant. Our lead times are flexible and accommodating, depending on geography. PPC offers competitive pricing as well as lead times.

Our CARC coatings, usually epoxy or polyurethane, are formulated to provide the required resistance to harsh chemicals that are used to wash down military equipment, or exposed to chemical warfare agents such as nerve gas. These coatings withstand the corrosive nature of the decontaminating chemicals, predominant solvents, and play a vital role in extending the service life of military equipment as well as vehicles. Surfaces coated with our CARC systems will resist the penetration of radioactive, chemical, and biological contaminants.

Processes 

Clean
Pretreat
Prime
Topcoat

Cleaning

Ferrous Metal (Steel):
TT-C-490E

Non-Ferrous Metal (Aluminum):
TT-C-490E

Pretreating

Ferrous Metal (Steel):
MIL-C-8514 (wash primer)
DOD-P-15328 (wash primer)

Non-Ferrous Metal (Aluminum):
MIL-C-8514 (wash primer)
DOD-P-15328 (wash primer)
MIL-DTL-5541 (chemical conversion (TCP))
MIL-A-8625 (anodize)

Priming

Ferrous Metal (Steel):
MIL-DTL-53022
MIL-DTL-53030 (water reducible)

Non-Ferrous Metal (Aluminum):
MIL-DTL-53022
MIL-DTL-53030 (water reducible)

Topcoating

Ferrous Metal (Steel):
MIL-PRF-22750
MIL-DTL-53039
MIL-DTL-64159 (water)

Non-Ferrous Metal (Aluminum):
MIL-PRF-22750
MIL-DTL-53039
MIL-DTL-64159 (water)

TT-C-490E

Clean
Method I: Mechanical or Abrasive Cleaning
Method II: Solvent
Method III: Alkaline

Pretreat
Type III: Wash Prime: MIL-C-8514
 

MIL-DTL-5541F

Pretreat: Chemical Conversion (TCP)
Type II
Class IA

A-A-5974-5

Zinc Rich Primer

ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)

B117 - Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
B499 - Measurement of Coating Thickness
D3359 - Measuring Adheshion by Tape Test
D4417 - Measuring Blast Surface Profile

SSPC (Steel Structures Painting Council)

SSPC-SP-10 - Near-White Blast Cleaning
SSPC-SP-5 - White Metal Blast Cleaning
SSPC-SP-6 - Commercial Blast Cleaning

A-A-208B

 Ink Marking, Stencil

Quality Statement

PPC's mission, vision, quality policy and objectives are displayed openly as a sign of our pride and commitment; and as a clear reminder of our focus and direction:

PPC'S quality assurance and inspection processes have been established to document, implement, maintain and improve the performance of our organization.

PPC manages these processes in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008. Our quality management system capabilities include:

Quality Assurance Capability:

  • ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems  

Inspection Capability:

  • MIL-DTL-53072C CARC Paint Process Inspection/Tests
  • MIL-DTL-5541F CARC Paint (Aluminum) Process Inspection/Tests
  • MIL-DTL-81706B CARC Paint (Aluminum) Process Inspection/Tests
  • TT-C-490E Clean, Pretreat, Process Inspection/Tests 
  • MIL-STD-130N ID Marking Inspection
  • And Others
  • Clean, Pretreat, and CARC Paint process inspection and tests include:  
    • Water Break Testing
    • Solvent Wipe Testing
    • Visual Workmanship Inspection
    • ASTM D4414 Wet (notch) Film Thickness Inspection
    • ASTM B244/499 Dry Film Coating Thickness Testing
    • ASTM D3359 Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
    • ASTM B117 Salt Spray (Fog) Testing
    • ASTM D610 Evaluating Degree of Rusting and Painted Steel Surfaces
    • ASTM D4417 Blast Profile Test