Introduction
The certification of
the Chameleon Process on your product will depend upon the specific
application, but generally the approach is the same whatever the material
combination. Chameleon Products have written the following document and
undertaken an extensive set of certification tests to ensure total
Customer satisfaction:
Detailed
Certification - Aviation
The Chameleon Process
is effectively a painted and printed surface. When introducing this
process the relevant aviation authority would therefore wish to be
satisfied that the flammability test properties of the coated surface meet
the regulatory requirements for the aircraft. Chameleon recommends that
Customers talk frankly to their local airworthiness representatives and
negotiate a test program for implementation that satisfies the
requirements before production commences. It is likely that the general
flammability testing that has been carried out on the product by Chameleon
will be accepted as proof. This testing shows that the Chameleon Process
passes the latest FAR 25 853 requirements for flammability, toxicity,
smoke density and OSU on composite board, polycarbonate and Schneller
aeroform.
These tests have, of course, been carried out using Chameleon recommended paints, lacquers and finishes on specific proprietary substrates. It may be that, due to the composition of the product that is coated, the airworthiness authority requests a tailored test. Chameleon's experience has shown that the Process has very little effect on the flammability values of the original surfaces. Chameleon will work with the Customer to provide either test specimens or flammability reports for each application as required.
Aim Composites
AIM Composites Ltd has a fully equipped CAA approved test facility at their Cambridge site and can offer a wide range of test services:
Fire Testing
Heat Release Rate (OSU)
Smoke Emission (NBS)
Flammability testing to airworthiness standards.
The above fire testing is available to Airbus, Boeing and other company standards.
Please visit www.aimcomposites.com for further information.
Environmental Tests
To achieve a step
change in interior look many Customers choose to use the Chameleon Process
on surfaces that are touched by the passengers or are very visible. We
appreciate that there are many environmental factors that, although not
certification items, would affect the decision to use the Chameleon
Process if not complied with. Chameleon has tested the
following parameters on Composite board, polyurethane and Schneller
aeroform with excellent results:-
Abrasion Testing to Federal Test Method 191.
Scratch Resistance to ISO1518
Contaminant
Tested For Grape Juice, Coke, Cleaning Agents, Pencil, BallPoint Pen and
Nicotine
Cyclic
Humidity Tested 95% humidity at 35°C for 12 hrs, then dried in oven 45°C
for 12 hrs, 10 cycles
Adhesion Tested
Temperature cycled -54°C to 55°C 20 times
The above is an
extensive set of environmental test parameters. This proves that the
Chameleon Process is both durable and free from the detrimental effects
that some traditional wood surfaces suffer when VIP aircraft are stowed
for long periods. Chameleon appreciates that due to the extensive range of
applications possible, other tests may be required by Customers. In
partnership with laboratories throughout
Conclusion
Whatever the application, the Chameleon Process will almost certainly pass any flammability or environmental requirements, provided the substrate was previously approved to do so. The above certification testing proves the suitability and versatility of the Chameleon Process for infinite application possibilities globally.