by Nycote Laboratories | Oct 22, 2021 | Blog
Manipulating macromolecules to protect our industrial machines and materials. HYBRID CROSSLINKED POLYMER COATINGS In 1953, when German chemist Hermann Staudinger won the Chemistry Nobel Prize for demonstrating that polymers are long-chain (giant) macromolecules, the...
by Nycote Laboratories | Dec 4, 2020 | Blog
Written by Pennie Burnham, Nycote Laboratories Corporation Microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) refers to biocorrosion, which occurs when microorganisms break down materials. MIC is recognized worldwide as an important corrosion category, and can lead to...
by Nycote Laboratories | Oct 1, 2020 | Blog
Troubleshooting Coating Application Appearance Issues When you’re painting a $400-million-dollar aircraft there is no room for error. Starting over is expensive, time-consuming and difficult, so you’ll need to be sure that you take time to prepare your facility,...
by Nycote Laboratories | Aug 18, 2020 | Blog
How do Nycote® coatings keep you safe when you fly? Have you ever wondered what is underneath the skin of an aircraft? Most people don’t give it a second thought as they’re flying along, but if you could see it you’d find a labyrinth of electrical wiring, wire...
by Nycote Laboratories | Aug 5, 2020 | Blog
What’s new in the industry? Antimicrobial everything! We’re seeing the terms “antimicrobial,” pop up all over the aerospace industry as we enter our new post-COVID reality. Is it just a buzzword? No! We all want to know that airlines are doing...
by Nycote Laboratories | Jan 21, 2019 | Blog
Industries ranging from aerospace to transportation make use of industrial coatings to reduce the vulnerability of their equipment from a wide range of threats including corrosion, microbial growth, conductivity, and extreme temperatures. Choosing a Coating for...