The SLABHARD® AeroShield System is a mission-ready, high-performance resinous flooring system engineered specifically for military aircraft hangars and aviation maintenance operations. It provides a seamless, chemically resistant surface designed to withstand aircraft static loads, maintenance traffic and extreme operational demands. This system is ideal for demanding defense-sector environments requiring exceptional durability, load resistance and long-term service capability.
Recommended Uses
- Military and commercial aircraft hangars
- Aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities
- Department of Defense light duty maintenance bays
- Aircraft wash racks and corrosion control areas
- High-traffic aerospace manufacturing areas
- Equipment staging zones
- Flight line support shops
Advantages
- High Chemical Resistance -> Withstands prolonged exposure to Skydrol, aviation fuels, lubricants and harsh maintenance solvents to protect the concrete substrate from degradation.
- High-Strength Epoxy Matrix -> Delivers exceptional impact and abrasion resistance to support heavy aircraft static loads and constant mechanical wear.
- Advanced Moisture Mitigation -> Utilizes SLABLOC® 100 to block moisture vapor transmission up to 20 pounds, preventing delamination and costly flooring failures.
- Rapid Return to Service -> Features optional fast-cure formulations that minimize installation downtime and facility disruption.
- Customizable Slip Resistance -> Incorporates specialized aggregates to meet strict dynamic coefficient of friction requirements and enhance facility safety.
Performance Characteristics
- Compressive strength: 10,000 psi (ASTM D695)
- Tensile strength: 7,000 to 7,500 psi (ASTM D638)
- Flexural strength: 9,000 psi (ASTM D790)
- Shore D hardness: 70 to 80 (ASTM D2240)
- Adhesion to concrete: Greater than 400 psi with concrete failure (ASTM D7234)
- Abrasion resistance: Less than 30 mg loss (ASTM D4060, CS-17, 1000 g, 1000 cycles)
- Water absorption: Less than 0.1 percent (ASTM D570)
- VOC content: Less than 50 g/L (Compliant nationwide)
System Build
- Moisture Mitigation (If required): SLABLOC® 100 – A 100 percent solids epoxy vapor barrier that prepares the substrate and blocks moisture drive.
- Crack Repair and Joint Fill: SLABFLEX™ 300 or SLABFLEX™ 400 – A flexible epoxy designed for static crack repair and joint filling.
- Primer: SLABREZ® GPE – An epoxy concrete primer that promotes adhesion to the substrate, available in clear or pigmented formulations.
- First Topcoat: SLABSEAL™ 300 – A chemical-resistant aliphatic polyurethane that provides high gloss, stain resistance and protection against aviation fluids.
- Final Topcoat: SLABSEAL™ 300 – A chemical-resistant aliphatic polyurethane that serves as the final performance layer for maximum durability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SLABHARD® AeroShield System?
The SLABHARD® AeroShield System is a high-performance resinous flooring system engineered for military aircraft hangars, MRO facilities and heavy aerospace environments.
Can this system withstand Skydrol and aviation fuels?
Yes. The polyurethane topcoats provide excellent chemical resistance against Skydrol, JP-fuels, de-icing fluids and common aviation lubricants.
How long does the system take to cure before aircraft traffic is permitted?
The system requires five to seven days of cure time at 75 degrees Fahrenheit before supporting aircraft or heavy vehicular traffic.
Does the SLABHARD® AeroShield System provide slip resistance?
Yes. Installers can incorporate 320-grit aluminum oxide aggregate into the topcoat to meet specific slip resistance and traction requirements.
What concrete preparation is required before installation?
The concrete substrate must be mechanically prepared to a Concrete Surface Profile of two to three, and new concrete must reach 4,000 psi compressive strength.
How does the system handle high concrete moisture?
Contractors can incorporate SLABLOC® 100 as a moisture vapor barrier to mitigate high moisture vapor emission rates prior to applying the primer coat.