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Integrating Coatings Into TACOM’s Mission

This article discusses TACOM's objectives for coatings application, including the use of low VOC coatings and CO2 spray systems. It highlights the importance of environmental regulations and the cost of non-compliance. The program's progress to date and the benefits of using low VOC coatings are also discussed.

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Integrating Coatings Into TACOM’s Mission

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  1. Integrating Coatings Into TACOM’s Mission ANNA WOJCIECHOWSKI Tom Landy Carl Handsy U.S ARMY TACOM - TARDEC WARREN, MI 48397-5000 (810)574-5954 Tank-automotive & Armaments COMmand Committed to Excellence

  2. TACOM Project Objectives for Coatings Application • Spray straight out of the can low VOC coating using CO2 spray system. • 2.2 lbs/gal VOC coating will be demonstrated long term using CO2. • Transfer technology to DoD sites. • Select and demonstrate complete coating system using CO2. • Formulate CARC of commercial value with 1.0 lb/gal VOC - goal.

  3. P2 and More • Environmental regulations are becoming more stringent. • Price of non-Compliance is very high. • Current coatings generate considerable emissions. • Readiness. • Waterborne and powder coatings may be considerably more expensive.

  4. Program to Date • Two or three sites preparing to start up long term demonstration / validation of the low VOC coating application using CO2. • Reformulated 2.8 lbs/gal VOC CARC paint sprayed through CO2 spray system on Army trailers. • 2.2 lbs/gal VOC passed chemical agent resistance. • Continue partnering with DoD low VOC Coatings Application Work Group.

  5. Conclusions 1. CARC with 2.8 lbs/gal VOC sprayed successfully using UNICARB system. 2. Reduction in emissions measured during RIA demonstration at 78%. 3. Fewer passes needed to paint to desired coating thickness. 4. About 60% less paint used during RIA demonstration. 5. Importance of team work.

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