Hentzen Military Coatings

Hentzen was the first company to develop a lead and chromate free paint system for the US Army and is the largest supplier of coatings to the US Army. Also qualified to Aerospace Chrome free specification MIL-PRF-23377 Class N.

Applications:

Applications include the coating of defence ground equipment including vehicles, trucks, backhoes, loaders, bridges, containers, weapons systems and ammunition.

Hentzen also offers a complete range of coatings for airborne systems in addition to a large assortment of specialty coatings including anti slip and powder coatings.

Hentzen produces a full range of lead and chromate free primers and is one of the only companies qualified to deliver the Mil-PRF-23377 Class N chromate free primer. In addition Hentzen offers water based options for both primer and topcoat.

Compliance with export controls is very important. ADDEV Materials and Hentzen ensure that all ITAR licences are in place and end user documentation is managed to ensure a secure supply chain.

Technologies:

Important technical features for the defence industry include:

Chemical Agent Resistance (CARC)
Hentzen produces the complete range of colours complying with the CARC requirements of Mil- DTL-64159 and Mil-DTL-53039. This ensures that equipment is protected from chemical agents and they can be easily removed.

Infra Red Reflection (IRR)
In addition to visible colour matching IRR is also managed by Hentzen coatings. Re ection to match foliage and desert environments is available in a range of formulations. IRR based on the CARC 383 colour range as well as aircraft green and RAL F9 colours is available.

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