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Durable Non-Skid Coating for Carriers

Problem/Impact: The lack of durability of non-skid coatings on aircraft carrier decks is one of the major problem areas within NAVSEA. Flight deck nonskid coatings on CVN and LHA/LHD platforms must withstand extreme service conditions, including impact, abrasion, exposure to organic fuels and lubricants, as well as, frequent cleaning.

Benefit:

• Increased readiness time
• Longer repair frequency cycle
• Long-term cost reduction for repair
• VTOL exhaust resistance

Implementation:

Organic Coating System

A polymeric non-skid coating will be developed. Leverage the advanced polymer chemistry used in roadway overlays and utilize ultra-tough, state-of-the art abrasives used in long-life steel cutting and grinding tools to support vehicular traffic within 4 hours of application at 50ºF. A conventional rolled-on formulation and a semi-automated spray-applied formulation will be developed.

Impact on Warfighter:

• Improved safety – aircraft do not slide
• Carriers deployed longer if necessary, and at-sea repairs will be eliminated.
  
   

Program Manager: Steve Hale, (734) 995-2195, stevenh@ncms.org