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DIATEX primers and paints

The majority of paints crack as the covering ages, the colours expected are not always precise during repairs or on first painting, the result obtained with the paint does not satisfy your quality criteria and the weight of the finishing is often too high and affects the performance of the aircraft.

DIATEX offers you a comprehensive package by providing paints that guarantee protection against UVs and ensure a perfect finish of your aircraft, as well as the following solutions:

  • Primers which adhere perfectly to nitrocellulose substrates (dope) and laminates: DIAPLAN.
  • When painting on metal; a substrate which ensures optimal grip to the anti-corrosion primer.
  • Paints that adhere perfectly on the primers.
  • The excellent compatibility of products, which eliminates the problems of separation (orange peel).
  • The high elasticity of primers and paints to avoid cracking during deformation in flight and ageing.
  • The finesse of the paints which improves the characteristics of the aircraft by facilitating airflow.
  • The precision of the colours that are produced according to the RAL standard.
  • The versatility of the primers which can be used on textiles, laminates or dope.
  • The ease of application of our top-of-the-range finishes, accessible to non-professionals.
HARDENER SOLVENT SOFTENER
Products Packaging Ref. Vol (%) Ref. Vol (%) Ref. Vol (%)
DIAPLAN E5425 4 L E0707 50 E0491 0 to 30% – –
DIAGRAPHITE 1 to 4 L DURCH350 25 GV200 25 DIAFLEX 25
DIACOUVRE E5440 5 L E0730 100 E0491 If necessary – –
Varnish E5540 5 L E0730 100 E0491 If necessary – –
Anti-slip finish E6330 5 L – – E0480 50 – –
SOLO E4040 5 L – – E4999 0 to 30% – –

Dosing and packaging: (The proportions given in this table should be respected to + or – 10%).

 

Application

Mixture Nb of coats Time between
coats		 Thickness
per coat		 Drying time
at 60°C		 Drying time
at 20°C
DIAPLAN E5425 1 à 2 (c) 60 mn 40 µ 1H30 2H/6H/72H (b)
DIACOUVRE E5440 1 à 2 60 mn 40 µ 1H30 3H/8H/96H
Varnish E5540 1 à 5 120 mn 30 µ 1H30 2H/11H/8j
Anti-slip finish E6330 2 à 3 Mini 1H – Max 24H 50 à 100 µ NC 10/30 mn/7j (b)

(a) Some colours require 3 coats.
(b) 2h/6h/72h: 2h = dust free under ventilation /6h = handling possible /72 h = Hardened through
(The waiting time between 2 layers is calculated at 20°C).
(c) depending on the surface condition.

 

Technical characteristics of primers, paints and varnishes

Products Colour Conservation Pot life Viscosity
DIAPLAN E5425 Mat white 24 months* 3H** 15″***
DIAGRAPHITE Choice of 36 months* 3H** 24″***
DIACOUVRE E5440 White gloss 24 months* 8H** 15″***
Varnish E5540 Transparent 24 months* 4H** 15″***
Anti-slip finish E6330 Midnight blue 24 months* – –
Solvents Transparent 5 years* – –

*: In the original packaging, closed.
**: At 20°C and 65% of hydrometry.
***: ISO cup No. 4 at 20°C.

 

Equipment for the application of primers and paints

Type of spray gun Suction Gravity
Nozzle diameter (mm 1,8 1,6 1,6 1,4
Product flow (Number of turns) 2 à 2,5 (a) Full opening 2 à 2.5 (a) Full opening
Width of jet (Number of turns) 1 à 2 1 à 2 1 à 2 1 à 2
Spray gun pressure (bar) 3,5 à 4 (b) 3,5 à 4 (b) 3 à 3,5 (c) 3 à 3,5 (c)

(a) 1.5 to 2 for DIAPLAN E5425.
(b) 3 to 3.5 for DIACOUVRE E5440 and E5540.
(c) 2.5 to 3 for DIACOUVRE E5440 and E5540.

Our recommendations:

  • Shake the products before dosing.
  • Mix the products before each use.
  • Follow the general safety instructions and dosages scrupulously.
  • All products must be resealed after use, including the hardeners which are very sensitive to moisture
  • To avoid air to entry, store a can that has been opened upside down (cap to the bottom).
  • The settings shown are given for 21/23°C and 50/60% hygrometry.

DIACOUVRE E5440 PU

Bright white paint

DIAPLAN E5425

Bi-component primer