Ceramic Coating Technology Examined: System X Tests

SystemX Technology Testing

Here at Image Automotive and Marine Ceramic Coatings, We use SystemX Ceramic Coatings which offers the most advanced ceramic coating technology that has been tested and verified by independent 3rd party labs.

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System X technology tested and proven

System X Ceramic Coatings have been Tested by SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification and certification entity

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, they operate a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

System X Coatings Pass rigorous SMI aircraft coating requirements.

For over 20 years, SMI has been the world’s leader in aerospace materials testing. SMI is internationally recognized as an authorized testing facility by airframe and engine manufacturers throughout the world, including the US Air Force, US Navy, and foreign military.

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Flexible

System X® Coatings retain flexibility. This means instead of a brittle coating that could shatter under impact, System X Coatings flex with the surface and withstands impacts. Tests: Mandrel Bend ASTM D522, Impact ASTM D2794.

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Oxidation & Corrosion Resistant

System X®protects paint and metal from coming into contact with water and oxygen, preventing oxidation and corrosion. The ASTM B117 Salt Spray Corrosion Test provides a controlled corrosive environment which has been utilized to produce relative corrosion resistance information for specimens of metals and coated metals exposed in a given test chamber.

Temperature

Once cured, the coating provides protection from extreme temperatures ranging from -50 to 1400 Degrees Fahrenheit.

Chemical Resistance

The coating has outstanding resistance against damaging contaminants and harsh chemicals. The chemicals tested and conducted by SGS include: JIS K5400 Alkali, Acids, and Salt. This test method identifies how well the coating resists sodium carbonate, sulfuric acid, and sodium chloride despite heavy exposure. Result: 5% Na2CO3 for 24 hours: No visible damage, 5% H2SO4 for 24 hours: No visible damage, and 5% NaCl for 96 hours: No visible damage.

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Flexibility

System X® has proven to be a perfect coating for surfaces that are exposed to expansion and deformation evidenced by the Mandrel Bend Test (ASTM D522 test). This test is useful in evaluating the flexibility of coatings on substrates. Result: 0 mm of coating loss at 180° rotation.

Hardness

In the coating industry, a products hardness or ability to resist scratches is determined by the pencil test. In the Pencil test conducted by SGS (JIS K5400), a coated panel is placed on a firm horizontal surface. The pencil is held firmly against the film at a 45° angle (pointed away from the operator) and pushed away from the operator in a 0.256-inch strokes. On a scale ranging from 6B (softest) to 9H (hardest), Strong has been tested and classified above 9H.

In the Impact resistance testing (ASTM D2794 test), coatings cured to substrates are subjected to damaging impacts. This test method for impact resistance is useful in predicting the performance of coatings and their ability to resist cracking caused by impacts. Result: 80/80 inch-pounds.

Adhesion

The ASTM D3359 Adhesion test covers procedures for assessing the adhesion of coating films to metallic substrates by applying and removing pressure-sensitive tape over cuts made in the film. Result: 5B (No coating loss when using strongest tape).

UV Protection

The UV protection keeps paint, rubber, and plastic from aging. Accelerated weathering via ARC testing determines color changes on surfaces exposed to UV rays. Result: No color change.