Fire Protection
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Fire Protection for your Aircraft |
In case of an aircraft fire, keep your temperatures low until you can safely land!
Aircraft Extras, Inc. has negotiated with Contego to offer the homebuilder, Contego Fire Protection for Experimental Aircraft in quart and gallon sizes!
DESCRIPTION
Contego - is a heavy-bodied, Passive Fire Barrier, single-part latex designed for use on various construction materials such as Wood, Aluminum, ,Steel, Stainless Steel, and many other materials. It has been proven very effective in homes for preventing the spread of fire, and now it is being used for aircraft.
AREAS of PROTECTION
Firewall
Under the instrument panel
or anywhere fire may break out
METHOD
When activated by heat or flame, a dense carbon char is formed separating and shielding the substrate from heat while off gassing displaces oxygen from the treated surface; thus eliminating two of the three components needed for combustion.
HOW TO USE
Simply prepare the surface of the firewall or etc. just like you would before you paint anything. Clean the surface. If the surface is smooth, etch it so paint will adhere to it. Spray the Contego on. Paint until you get approximately a 21mil thickness (0.021 inch). Let dry.
FEATURES
Protects from heat and fire
Smooth, thin, decorative finish
All components are non-toxic latex
Economically priced
Fast curing times
Easy repair
Fast drying
May be sprayed, brushed, or rolled
Water clean up
SPECIFICATIONS
Color: White
VOC(Less Water): 24.4 Grams/Litre
Weight/US Gallon: 10.25 lbs
Hazardous Ingredient: N/A
WHMIS Class: Not Controlled
Flammability: Not Flammable
Weight Solids: 56.2 %
Volume Solids: 43.7 %
Specific Gravity: 1.29
HEAT TESTS on ALUMINUM
The number tell the story!
Click the graph for a larger view
Contego’s Aluminum Sheet Fire Test Procedure for the above graphs
Test Panel
14"x14"x1/8" aluminum sheet
Thermal Couples
Thermal Couples (TC) 2,3 and 4 firmly fixed to cool side of aluminum panel in centered 6" circle to measure temperature of panel. TC 6 suspended on heat side of panel, tight to panel, directly in front of heat source to measure heat applied to surface of panel.
Heat Source
250,000 BTU propane flame applied directly to surface of panel.
Treated Panel
One coat of red oxide primer followed by three spray coats of Contego intumescent latex paint, approximate coating thickness of 21mil.
Results
Untreated (bare)
panel was completely destroyed in under 18 minutes with gradual
temperature increase as noted in graph.
Treated panel had heat applied as noted in graph under identical setup as
untreated panel. Test was conducted for 2 hrs and 15 minutes at which point it
was discontinued. The panel temperature never reached 400 ° F as noted in
graph.
MORE INFO:
Contego APPLICATION & HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
View the FOAM BURN TEST VIDEO (56K Modem Dial-up)
View the FOAM BURN TEST VIDEO (DSL or High Speed Link)
FAQ
1.) Does Contego come in other colors?
It can be tinted by the end
user up to 10%, which gives a pastel color at most (the product has a lot of
TiO2 in it) - more relevant, it can be top coated with whatever you like.
3.) What paints can you use over Contego?
If so, does this compromise the fire barrier? Use anything without compromise - an acrylic latex is technically the best. The only no-no is alphetic polyureas, but it's highly unlikely that anyone will try that.
3.) Does painting over Contego compromise the fire barrier?
Use anything without
compromise - an acrylic latex is technically the best.
4.) Do you recommend painting Contego on both sides of the firewall?
You only apply Contego facing the area where there is a risk of fire. You apply Contego to the engine side of the firewall. An engine fire burning toward the cockpit is a large risk to the occupants of the cockpit.
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OHIO RESIDENTS
(Please include 6.75% TAX)
CONTEGO Fire Protection - One Quart, Cont-Q., $24.95
(PLEASE CALL or E-MAIL for INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RATES)
CONTEGO Fire Protection - One Gallon, Cont-G., $69.95
(PLEASE CALL or E-MAIL for INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RATES)
CONTEGO Fire Protection - Five Gallon, Cont-5G., $299.95
(PLEASE CALL or E-MAIL for INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING RATES)
CONGEGO can also be used for buildings and other applications as well.
LARGER quantities are available at a special price.
PLEASE e-mail or call for quantity pricing.
