INSTASCAN NDT COATING SYSTEM
NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING / THERMAL MAPPING
A two-part coating system that will change color with changes in surface temperature originally developed for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of large area composite, laminated, and honeycomb structures:
- Surface and Sub-Surface Flaw Detection in Metals, Welded Metals, Bonded and Other Composite Structures
- Thermal Gradient Visualization of Temperature Fields
- Aerospace and Engineering Research
- Heat Transfer Studies
- Electronic Component Testing
- Simple Application; brushing, roller coating, spraying or using hand or automated equipment
Description
INSTASCAN NDT FEATURES
- Water Based
- Simple Application
- Easily Removed
Instascan NDT Applications
- Metals, Welded Metals, Bonded, and Other Composite Structures
- Aerospace and Engineering Research
- Heat Transfer Studies
- Electronic Component Testing
- Simple Application; brushing, roller coating, spraying, or using hand or automated equipment
Metric
| Description Undercoat | Black Water Based Pigment Designed to Enhance Adhesion and Thermal Response |
| Description Overcoat | Temperature Sensitive Water Based Microencapsulated Cholesteric Liquid Crystal Mixture |
| Temperature Range | 32 to 35°C |
| Color Play | Sequential Black, Red, Green, Blue, Black |
Imperial
| Description Undercoat | Black Water Based Pigment Designed to Enhance Adhesion and Thermal Response |
| Description Overcoat | Temperature Sensitive Water Based Microencapsulated Cholesteric Liquid Crystal Mixture |
| Temperature Range | 89 to 95°F |
| Color Play | Sequential Black, Red, Green, Blue, Black |
Product Chart
| # | Description | Size | PDS | SDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8202DA | Black Base Coat | Gallon | 079 | 065 |
 | 8202DBFF | Liquid Crystal Coating | Gallon | 079 | 066 |