MILITARY VEHICLE COATINGS

Military Grade Polyurea Coatings For Full Vehicle Protection

It should be no surprise to hear that our servicemen and -women put their lives at risk on a daily basis, and require equipment as tough as they are to keep themselves and their country safe. Nowhere is the danger level higher than when on the move, especially when operating large vehicles that may provide some protection on the battlefield, but also make for easy targets. The military has long used protective coatings to insulate military vehicles from the harsh conditions of the field, training, and motor pools, and that tradition continues with polyurea military vehicle coatings. This advanced material technology is used extensively across myriad private, commercial, and industrial applications, including military applications beyond vehicle coatings such as camouflage and radar absorbance. They’re strong, flexible, and built to last, with several key properties that make them perfect for protecting our troops.

MILITARY BLAST
MITIGATION

MILITARY BLAST MITIGATION

“Military grade” means nothing if not the strength and durability to withstand the blasts that remain chiefly responsible for combat casualties. First and foremost, military vehicle coatings serve to provide maximum protection against blasts and explosions, whether it be from artillery, training mishaps, roadside bombs, or drone-dropped explosives that have come to dominate modern guerilla warfare. Polyurea coatings offer advanced military blast mitigation, and can be applied with a custom finish to maintain camouflage and minimize visibility. For the largest and most expensive military vehicles like fighter aircraft, this protection can also serve as effective radar absorbing materials that take stealth and camouflage to a whole new level. High-temperatures, forceful impacts, and harsh abrasion; polyurea coatings are ready for it all, keeping our soldiers safe and military infrastructure secure.

BEYOND THE BATTLEFIELD

It’s not just gunfire and explosions that threaten military vehicles, but also the regular wear and tear of daily operation. Whether under the brutal sun and heat of the world’s deserts, navigating through the wet and abrasive conditions of jungles and rainforests, or even facing the abuse that come with frequent training and deployment, military vehicles can take a beating well before they even reach the battlefield. Polyurea coatings offer more than military blast mitigation, but also serve a durable shield against countless other risks and stressors including harsh abrasion, UV radiation, and chemical corrosion. And unfortunately, earlier coating technologies may have negatively contributed to the long term health and wellbeing of our veterans, whereas polyurea is both safer and more sustainable, marking a significant improvement towards healthier military technology. Polyurea is made of 100% solids, with no solvents or volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), and can be far safer to apply than alternative coating technologies. Together, this means soldiers are safe before they’re even in danger, and military vehicles are prepared for any environment, at any time.

TYPES OF POLYUREA MILITARY VEHICLE COATINGS

Polyurea coatings can be applied to almost every make and model of military vehicle. Tanks, planes, cars, and trains; what remains the same is polyurea’s unmatched protection from the enemy and the environment alike:

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FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why Is Polyurea Used For Military Vehicle Coatings?

Polyurea is famous for its unique combination of strength and flexibility, which have seen it used for everything from industrial flooring to military blast mitigation. For military vehicles, they offer an additional layer of protection from forceful impacts, harsh abrasion, extreme heat, and more, all in an inconspicuous non-glossy finish to maintain camouflage and reduce visibility.

What Are The Major Disadvantages To Polyurea Coatings?

Polyurea is nothing short of a wonder coating; it’s resistant to physical impacts, high-temperatures, strong explosions, harsh abrasion, UV radiation, and chemical corrosion. Moreover, polyurea is also easy to apply and quick to cure, but therein lies its major drawback: polyurea cures so rapidly, that it leaves little opportunity to identify and rectify application mistakes.

Can Polyurea Be Used For Civilian Vehicles?

Before polyurea coatings saw use in military applications, they first found use in numerous private, commercial, and industrial applications, including for truck bed liners and bedliner paint jobs. These remain a major application area of polyurea coatings, providing a functional and aesthetic layer of protection that’s perfect for everything from sports cars to farm equipment.

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FIND OR BECOME AN APPLICATOR

Seeing almost any military vehicle protected with polyurea protective coatings is only one call away! ArmorThane has been in the industry for over 35 years, and we’ve been proud to serve United States servicemen with advanced protection that help see them home safe. As full service operators, we formulate, manufacture, apply, and distribute our polyurea protective coatings to a growing global network of customers and professional applicators, and can connect you with an ArmorThane-certified expert in your area. And if you want to start your own coatings business and play an important role in protecting our troops, we also offer cost-effective but comprehensive start-up packages with everything you’ll need to go from an industry outsider to a coatings aficionado. Discover more about why ArmorThane has become the world’s one-stop shop for everything polyurea and polyurethane by contacting us today!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

TYLER GLECKLER

I am a chemist with a specialization in nanotechnology and applied materials chemistry. My work has focused on the characterization of optoelectronic materials, namely including semiconductor nanocrystals.

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