Advanced Pressure Sensitive Adhesive for Low Observable Outer Mold Line Repair (1001-604)

In this Phase II program Triton Systems will develop and optimize a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) system to meet the Air Force requirements for adhesion in the 2 8 pli range across a temperature range of -65degreesF to +250degreesF. In addition the PSA will be resistant to a variety of aircraft fluids including JP-8, oils, and de-icing fluids. Production of the PSA will be scaled-up to be produced on a commercial manufacturing coating machine, and integrated in the production of LO coatings. Prototype small area repair kits will be manufactured and delivered to the Air Force and manufacturers for evaluation. BENEFIT: The PSA will have broad potential military aerospace applications - as all of the exterior military aircraft applications for PSAs will likely also require broad temperature range and resistance to aircraft fluids. The development in this Phase II is expected to be the basis for a technology platform that can provide solutions to existing PSA performance issues as well as in replacing time and labor intensive 2-part structural adhesive systems. This technology may be carried over directly to other military platforms. Commercial applications that may benefit directly from this technology include commercial aircraft such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and others.