Research & Development
MILSPRAY® is a long-term member of SSPC, NACE, ACA, and many other societies and organizations that support the development of next-generation protective paints and coatings. Our Corporate Research and Development Laboratory has proudly developed paints, spray-applied Bedliner coatings, structural-enhancement coatings, and ballistic-resistant polymer systems for the US Government, Fortune-500 Corporations, and continues to develop technologies on behalf of top brands in Sporting Goods and the Arts & Crafts industries. Our key technologies include:
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Research laboratory for development, formulation, applications, and testing
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Materials analysis laboratory for ASTM testing
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Core technologies include next-generation waterborne, solventborne, and 100% solid polymer systems ranging from paint systems to high-strength and highly elastomeric coatings
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Our scientists are versed in multiple ASTM and Military testing requirements including:
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ASTM D476
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ASTM D1849
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ASTM D3359
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ASTM D3960
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ASTM E1331
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FED-STD-141
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MIL-DTL-53030
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ASTM D522
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ASTM D2805
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ASTM D3363
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ASTM D4214
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ASTM G90
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MIL-DTL-64159
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MIL-DTL-53072
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ASTM D523
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ASTM D3271
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ASTM D3723
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ASTM D5895
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ASTM G154
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MIL-DTL-53039
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FED-STD-595C
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ASTM D562
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ASTM D3335
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ASTM D3924
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ASTM E308
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ASTM D412
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MIL-DTL-53022
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MIL-PRF-85285
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Dry Film Thickness
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Finesse of Grind
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Durometer Hardness
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Surface Profile
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Tear Strength
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Compression Strength
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Impact Displacement
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Viscosity, electronic
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Data Graphing
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Pencil hardness
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Solid Density
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Analytical Mass
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Temperature
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Benchtop dispersion
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Rheology
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In-House testing capabilities include:
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Accelerated UV Resistance
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Accelerated Humidity Resistance
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Accelerated Cyclical Environment
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Single/Multi-probe Puncture Resistance
- Peel Strength
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Sheer Strength
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Lapsheer Strength
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Gravity Impact Resistance
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Coefficient of Friction
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Cross-hatch Adhesion
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Forensic Ballistic Impact, .22 – 50 cal.
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Liquid Density
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Microscopic Measurement
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Photographic Capture of Infrared
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Liquid Density Measurement
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Wet Film Thickness
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Pencil Hardness
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Gloss
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Tensile Strength
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Data Acquisition
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Impact Force
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Viscosity, electronic
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Viscosity, flow
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Pull-off Adhesion
- RPM of Sheer
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Physical Pressure
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Barometric Pressure
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Humidity
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Pigment Grind
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United States Patent:
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Roller Applicator For Touch-Up System (7,338,227 B2)
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Expeditionary Vehicle Wash System (8,496,015 B2)
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Renewable Energy System (8,539,724 B2)
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Polymeric Coating Applicators And Methods Of Filling Same (8,875,479 B2)
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Spray Paint Application System And Method Of Using Same (8,962,093 B2)
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Spray Paint Applicator (9,205,442 B2)
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Ported Brush Applicator (9,867,456 B2)
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System And Method For Ballistic Protection For A Vehicle Door (9,869,535 B2)
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Triple-Seal Threaded Adapted For Fluid Delivery (10,086,400 B2)
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Ported Brush Applicator (10,154,726 B2)
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