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NEW PLASTIC MEDIA BLASTING FACILITY FOR AIRCRAFTFIGHTERS AND HELICOPTERS ADAPTIVE TO THE MOSTSTRINGENT SPECIFICATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION WORLDWIDE

P.M.B

(PLASTIC MEDIA BLASTING FACILITY)
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On May 15, 2007 the three party MOA agreementbetween HAILockheedEmvatis was signed for the

erection of the new depainting facility for fighters and

helicopters. The Process equipment were provided by

PAULI SYSTEMS

On June 11, 2007 the contractor Emvatis started at the

site

On Dec. 5, 2007 the entire integrated facility was

completed (building, equipment, training).

PROJECTS MILESTONES IN BRIEF

The project was completed within a six month

period, a record time due to the complexity and

specialization of the equipment.

The facility will be utilized immediately for the

depainting of the U.S. F-16 fighters under the CCIP

program and in parallel for the Hellenic fighters and

other strategic alliances.


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FACILITY DESCRIPTION

It consists of:

The enclosure

The suitable compressed air equipment system.

The enclosures air ventilation system. The plastic media blasting system.

The recycling system of the plastic media.

The facility is a model project where the increasedproductivity and reduction of operational costs coincideswith the latest recycling technology and environmentalfriendliness.
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Enclosure

BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE

Detail of the outlet for foam fireextinguishing system in the

enclosure

Observation and control room ofthe process

Areas for electromechanicalequipment


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Movement of the bi-folding maindoor

BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE


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DRY FILTRATED COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM

UTILIZED FOR THE BLASTING OF PLASTIC MEDIA ON THESURFACES FOR DEPAINTING

Air tank Compressor

Dehumidification andfiltration unit


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VENTILATION SYSTEMOF THE ENCLOSURE

During depainting, the air

in the process area moveshorizontally with a velocityof 50 fpm while is filteredcontinuously.

Air intakegrills

Air suction

Two separateDust

Collectors


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AIRCRAFT PREPARATION PRIORTO DEPAINTING

Aircraft masking

PLASTIC MEDIA BLASTING SYSTEM


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OPERATORS PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT

There is special protective gear forthe four (4) operators

Suit Safety helmet

Continuous supply of fresh air



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Depainting is performed by

blasting the surface of theaircrafts with soft plasticmedia inside the processarea of the enclosure.

The method is the most

sufficient for the substratesurfaces of fighter aircraftmetallic and composites.

The time needed to fullydepaint an F-16 aircraft is 3

working days.

DEPAINTING PROCESS USINGPLASTIC MEDIA



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There are 4 blasting systemswith the suitable correspondingnozzles.


Full capability to adjust both thepressure and flow of the plasticmedia.


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The facility is fully automatedwith the capability to collectand reuse the plastic media

It is mandatory for the processto maintain the reused media atthe correct size and weight.

Capability to recycle the plasticmedia at least 12 times during

depainting.

PLASTIC MEDIA RECYCLING SYSTEM

Particle separatorfor undersize /

oversize and highdensity.

Plastic mediacollection trench

Storage of the plasticmedia in a hopper for

reuse


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Is one of the most modern facilities worldwide focused in

the protection of the environment

Advantages :

Fully developed technology

USAF approved for most type of aircraft

Safe system for the operators

Liquid wastes virtually eliminated.

There are no VOCs emitted to the atmosphere.

The plastic media is recyclable

Less operational cost compared to the old methods.

Plastic Media Blasting (PMB)

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