Military vehicles and equipment coatings must meet specific demands to keep personnel and equipment safe and running efficiently.
MIL-SPEC coatings are used by the U.S. military for their maximum durability, safety and wear resistance. The MIL-SPECs for each military branch and their vehicles and equipment are based on the terrain they navigate and the environment they operate in. The specifications control the coating materials and in some cases the application process.
MIL-SPEC coatings are specially designed to prevent corrosion and provide maximum durability and wear resistance. Additional benefits might include temperature resistance, camouflage, noninfrared reflective properties, electrical insulation, non-slip, dry film lubricity.
Due to upgraded military specification standards from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Army Research Laboratory (ARL) in the 1980s, the use of MIL-SPEC powder coatings has increased exponentially. Today, MIL-SPEC powder coatings cover exterior and interior environments and are also used for camouflage.
Because of their superior durability, MIL-SPEC paints are ideal for a variety of non-governmental uses as well. MIL-SPEC coatings and paints are durable enough for any heavy-duty project and emit little to no VOCs, making them a sound choice for safety and reliability.
A CARC is designed to protect vehicles and personnel from chemical and biological weapons. These coatings easily endure decontamination efforts and repel chemical, radioactive and biological compounds by preventing absorption into the vehicle. CARCs cause contaminants to bead on the surface so they can be washed off in the decontamination process.
CARCs require a specific controlled and consistent application.
We know the cleaning, pretreatment, and application steps needed to correctly apply CARC and I/A/W MIL-DTL-53072 when specified.
MIL-SPEC paints other than CARC -We have years of experience applying a number of MIL-SPEC primers and top coats - too many to list here. Our sources include the industry's leading suppliers of MIL-SPEC paints.
Please contact us to review your specific requirement including canceled or superseded specs.
Please contact us to review your specific application including part substrate, end-use conditions, and drawing or contract specifications.
ACT has been providing our customers with high-quality MIL-SPEC-grade coatings since 1982.
We understand the proper cleaning, pre-treatment, and applications necessary to provide you with MIL-SPEC coating services.