The new specification service developed by HMG Paints will allow engineers to better identify the most suitable coatings.
The British paint manufacturer HMG Paints has recently launched a new coatings specification service aimed at the Defence industry, that will allow specifiers and engineers to better identify the correct Def Stan and then select the coatings that are most suited for their requirements.
“Since our appearance at the DSEI show we’ve seen a number of enquiries from OEM’s and manufacturers who are struggling to identify the correct product and also find one manufactured in the UK and that is available with a minimal lead time. The prime example is people unaware of the change from Def Stan 80-206, Def Stan 80-207, Def Stan 80-208 and Def Stan 80-209 to Def Stan 80-225. Our team at HMG are now equipped to advise specifiers and engineers and take orders which can be shipped immediately across the UK,” stated Alan Sharples, the Defence Sales Manager for HMG.
The Def Stan 80-225 system includes primers for ferrous and non-ferrous parts, IRR and CARC – a Chemical Agent Resistant topcoat – that are available in several colours suitable for military vehicles and non-aircraft equipment. All the products are free from Chrome VI and meet low VOC requirements.
The new service also intends to help specifiers and engineers identify products via their NSN Numbers, the 13-digit NATO stock number used to indicate all the items in the supply chain of the army, the navy and the air force.
“2021 saw us working with a number of companies struggling to identify NSN’s and Def Stans and ultimately to acquire paints and coatings which were previously imported from abroad. With more and more paint manufacturers offshoring production and decision making we feel HMG can provide a unique offering to OEM’s and refinishers within the defence market with our specification service and with fast delivery of paint. With all of our coatings being Made in Britain, it allows us to provide market leading short lead times and technical support,” concluded Sharples.