Adhesive Coatings for DH-411 Helmets.

Abstract

Helicopter helmets in the Canadian Forces are required in two interchangeable roles, white and camouflaged. At present, helmets used by members of tactical helicopter squadrons are painted green to achieve the camouflage effect. Painting and stripping of helmets are time-consuming tasks which may deteriorate the impact protection of the helmet. Two adhesive coatings, olive drab gun tape and an adhesive vinyl coating in a disruptive pattern, were evaluated to determine the effect of extremes of temperature upon the coatings and the coated helmet shell. It was found that a marked discolouration of the helmet shell occurred during seven-hour exposures to 200 f when coated with olive drab gun tape. It is concluded that the adhesive vinyl coating is superior to the gun tape on the basis of appearance and discolouration of the helmet shells. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA087319

Entities

People

  • J. C. Lazowski
  • J. W. Adams

Organizations

  • DRDC Toronto

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesives
  • Assembly
  • Chemistry
  • Coverings
  • Discoloration
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Environmental Exposure
  • Environmental Tests
  • Heat Transfer
  • Helicopters
  • Manufacturing
  • Materials
  • Observation
  • Squadrons

Readers

  • Materials Science
  • Surface Coatings Technology.