General Dynamics

TACOMTACOM Intercept Technology Presentation

By: Keith DonaldsonBy: Keith Donaldson

Engineered Materials, Inc.

(1) V l til f i t ti d t t

Unique Points w ith Intercept(1) Volatile free corrosion protection, does not outgas.

(2) Permanently anti-static, which is key for protecting electronics and for protecting

Aluminum based materials

(3) Long, stable shelf life (in excess of 15 years) and long stable useful life

(4) Prevents mold and mildew – no other material does this.

(5) Intercept shrink film is designed for up to 5 years outside in harsh desert(5) Intercept shrink film is designed for up to 5 years outside in harsh desert

environments

(6) Intercept shrink film is RFID Transparent

(7) Intercept has a color change indicator – it starts out dark brown on the inside which

changes colors to jet black as it is used up.

(8) Intercept by blocking ozone, UV and mold can help protect gaskets, tires and

rubber based materials – Intercept will not adversely impact rubber or gaskets, will

not cause swelling.

(9) Intercept is polycarbonate compatible.

The Best Corrosion Protect ionfor e liminat ing oils and volat iles

Equipment � Spare Parts � Short/Long Term StorageEquipment   Spare Parts   Short/Long Term Storage

Large plane

fuselages for

transport and

storage

US Army New Army Chillers US Army New

Pursuit Boat – 50

Caliber Gun needed

corrosion protection

going from

US to Iraq

The Best Corrosion Protect ionfor e liminat ing oils and volat ilesfor e liminat ing oils and volat iles

Providing Stable, Long Term Protect ionOver 250 Army

ehicles invehicles in

storage in

Hawaii –

Intercept Shrink p

Film Protection

Military ISO

Containers –

Reusable

Intercept

Fabric Covers

The Defence Science & Technology Organisat ion (DSTO) and The Royal Organisat ion (DSTO) and The Royal

Australian Air Force

Needed the combination of ESD protection for

electronics and Aluminum, no outgassing and

proven long term corrosion (15 yr) protection

Parts stored at facility for up to

15 years in Static Intercept bags

And Intercept Shrink Film

The Best Corrosion Protect ionf li i t i il d l t ilfor e liminat ing oils and volat iles

Camp Pendleton (USA)Camp Pendleton (USA)

New European regulations ban the

recycling of plastics if more than

Sea Sprites – Australian Air Force

recycling of plastics if more than

50 ml of oil per 1 m3 of plastic

material is present – Oil free is

critical in overseas deployment

Protect ion w ith Intercept is i k ff d bleasy – quick - affordable

Proper heat shrinking techniques, coupled with

Intercept film (providing long term outdoor exposureIntercept film (providing long term outdoor exposure

with no-outgassing for personnel safety) allows for

long term outdoor storage or boat top transport

German Military – Shipping Tanks from

G t A t liGermany to AustraliaThe addition of desiccant (16

units per m3 of free air space) is p p )

strongly advised to avoid

condensation and flash rust –

remove (and replace if possible)

when access panel is re openedwhen access panel is re-opened

The use of zipper access

panels, taped into place

ft h t h i ki iafter heat shrinking is

complete, allows for re-

entry. No hermetic seals

required.

Sometimes items are needed to be protected, but cannot take

the heat of shrink wrapping or time constraints do not allow itthe heat of shrink wrapping, or time constraints do not allow it

– Intercept Shrink Films can be used to protect without

shrinking, even in demanding applications.

SUB SEA PUMPS

Intercept Lined Crates Allow sRe-Use Shipping of Humvee CabsRe-Use Shipping of Humvee Cabs

Back and Forth betw een US - Kuw ait

Intercept was a winner

of a NIPHLE design

awardaward

Intercept lined crates

holding Humvees goingholding Humvees going

from TX to Kuwait –

2000 shipped, no

d d tdamage and no rust

The Best Corrosion Protect ionfor e liminat ing oils and olat ilesfor e liminat ing oils and volat iles

US Air Force

F 16 Drop TanksF-16 Drop Tanks

One Time or Re-

Usable Intercept

CoversCovers

Pre-made covers were

provided to the Air Force to

allow for heat shrinkingallow for heat shrinking

with electric guns, avoiding

open flame heat guns

Applicat ions – Intercept Fabric

Long term Re-Usable Protect ion

Intercept Cover for US ArmyIntercept Cover for US Army

A Better Alternat iveAnti‐Corrosion � Anti‐Rust � Anti‐Mold/Mildew � Anti‐Static/

Intercept Technology™Developed by Bell Labs to Provide Superior Protection: p y p

Protects all parts, components, and equipment

Easy and Effective, can be easily repaired, reclosed in the field

Designed for any environment Designed for any environment

Many styles + products (shrink film / Bags / Re-usable covers)

Green, Clean and RFID transparent

U il d t t d d b t ti Uses no oils, does not outgas and approved by automotive

companies for proven long term corrosion protection and storage

(up to 15 years)

N t i f k f t t i l No outgassing, no fumes, no worker safety or material

compatibility issues (some volatiles can craze polycarbonates, etc.)

Intercept Products Provide Protect ion�Corrosion Intercept®

Copper-colored material that

delivers corrosion protection for

less aggressive environments.

Non-ferrous metals

�R.I .B.S. MVTR®

2-sided corrosion and ESD

protection PLUS a superior

moisture barrier

Heavily metallized laminate

CD/DVD data protection

Recyclable and reusable

Semi-transparent

No outgassing

Ferrous & non-ferrous metals

ESD + EMI Shielding

Full MVTR protection

Cleanroom compatible

No outgassing

�Stat ic Intercept®

Chocolate-colored material that

delivers both corrosion and

�Intercept

Shrink Film�2-sided protection for corrosion,

static protection in one material.

Ferrous & non-ferrous metals

Permanent ESD protection

Aggressive environments

Long-term protection

No outgassing

�2 sided protection for corrosion,

moisture and ESD failures

Aggressive environments–

indoor or outdoor

UV protection

Also available as outdoor fabricNo outgassing

Cleanroom compatible

Recyclable and reusable

Protects up to 10 years

Military approved

Perfect for largest assets,

most complex shapes

DLAM 4145.2, Vol. 1/TM 38-230-1/ AFP 71-15, Vol. 1/NAVSUP PUB 502, Rev. Vol.1/MCO P4030.31C

(2) Restrictions and limitations in the use of VCI VCI(2) Restrictions and limitations in the use of VCI. VCI

materials will not protect all metals from corrosion; in fact, they appear to increase the rate of corrosion in certain metals.

VCI materials are affected by heat and light. They lose their effectiveness as thetemperature in. creases and they decompose if exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods. They also decompose in the presence of acids or strong alkalies Precautions must be taken when VCI is used with items assembliesalkalies. Precautions must be taken when VCI is used with items, assemblies,and subassemblies containing zinc plate, cadmium, zinc. base alloys, magnesium base alloys, lead base alloys, and alloys of other metals including solders and brazing alloys. If such items contain more than 30 percent of zinc or 9percent of lead, they must not be preserved with VCI. In all cases direct contact of VCI with non ferrous metals except aluminum and aluminum-base alloys should be avoided unless specific permission has been granted. Care should also be taken with assemblies containing plastics, painted parts, or components oftaken with assemblies containing plastics, painted parts, or components of natural or synthetic rubber. Assemblies containing parts made of thesematerials should not be packed with VCI until proof is established that they have passed the compatibility test required by Specification Mn..-I-8574.

Materials and What Damages Them

Metals Rust/Corrosion, discoloration, staining & weakening from all corrosive gases.

Plastics Strength loss & discoloration due to Ozone UV Rays & Nitrogen OxidesPlastics Strength loss & discoloration due to Ozone, UV Rays, & Nitrogen Oxides.

Rubber Flexibility & strength loss due to Ozone, UV Rays, & Nitrogen Oxides.

Paint Surface erosion by Sulfur Oxides, Hydrogen Sulfides & Nitrogen Oxides.

Fabric Reduced strength & degradation by Sulfur Oxides & Nitrogen Oxides.

Paper Embrittlement, degradation & discoloration by Sulfur Oxides.

Leather Weakening & powdery surface by Sulfur Oxides.

Ceramic Changing surface appearance by acid gases.

Ch i f t h b id f d t f l t iDigital/Magnetic

Changing surface topography by acid gases or erasure of data from electric fields.

How Intercept Works – I t is not a VCI

Intercept delivers protection by reacting with andIntercept delivers protection by reacting with and then permanently neutralizing the corrosive elements

Chemically bonds to and removes airborne contamination

Humidity and temperature independent

Effective at low and high concentrations of gases

Intercept is not a VCI, it contains no volatiles, no oils

I t comes dow n to Great Chemistry…Only Intercept utilizes high-surface area Copper particles (CU) that are bound firmly into the polymer-Only Intercept utilizes high-surface area Copper particles (CU) that are bound firmly into the polymer-

matrix. Their unique ability to quickly and efficiently neutralize corrosive gases provides protection

against corrosion like no other material available for industry.

Intercept creates a

reactive barrier

keeping the gases

th tthat cause

corrosion out, and

provides cleansing

of the trapped air pp

inside the

package, creating

a clean micro-

environment Thisenvironment. This

allows for re-use

and opening in the

field.

US Army TACOM (Tank Command)US Army TACOM (Tank Command)EVALUATION OF INTERCEPT BARRIEREVALUATION OF INTERCEPT BARRIEREVALUATION OF INTERCEPT BARRIEREVALUATION OF INTERCEPT BARRIERMATERIAL FOR MILITARY PACKAGINGMATERIAL FOR MILITARY PACKAGING

SALTSALT--FOG Test Data ComparisonFOG Test Data Comparison<<<<< <<<<< Days of protectionDays of protection against corrosion >>>>>>>against corrosion >>>>>>>

Intercept VCI-126 MIL-PRF-131

Metal coupon Poly Poly Foil / Poly

4 mil 4 mil 5 mil4-mil 4-mil 5-mil

SteelSteel 102 28 62102 28 62

Aluminum 130 59 91Aluminum 130 59 91

Brass Brass 130 28 91130 28 91

Zinc Zinc 97 59 7797 59 77

The VW Story – Saving Money, Oil, Packaging and the EnvironmentPackaging and the Environment

- Engine blocks shipping from South Africa to Germany

Switched from oil dip / VCI bag combo- Switched from oil dip / VCI bag combo

- Eliminated oil dipping in SA / Oil stripping in Germany

- Intercept bags can be re-used

- No failures and over 1.8 million Euro in savings / year

Winner of the 2009 South African

Chamber of Commerce

Environmental Award

(beating 2000 competitors)

Intercept® - flexibility and variety….

� Static Intercept comes in� Static Intercept comes in many forms

– 3 mil film and bagsg� This is our stock items

� For most applications

– 4 mil film and bags– 4 mil film and bags� For export shipment

� For Long Term Storage

Sh i k Fil (7 d 8 il)– Shrink Film (7 and 8 mil)

� Companies in Japan using Intercept for wrapping up die sets / robots

Siemens

sets / robots� For outdoor applications

– Totes (heavy gauge sheet)

The Tw o Best Methods Found for C t lli RH d C d t iControlling RH and Condensat ion

(1) Hang Desiccant – needs to be replaced whenever the enclosure is opened.

Desiccant must be removed prior to operation (16 units / m3 of free air space)Desiccant must be removed prior to operation (16 units / m3 of free air space).

(2) Use our unique method of Intercept pillows to reduce the trapped air inside

large void areas. Condensation predominantly will occur inside the pillow.

Proven on military vehicles stored for 6 months to 2 years in Singapore TheProven on military vehicles stored for 6 months to 2 years in Singapore. The

pillows allow for rapid removal, becoming operational quickly.

Simply Better Protect ionA ti C i A ti R t A ti M ld & Mild A ti St tiAnti-Corrosion � Anti-Rust � Anti-Mold & Mildew � Anti-Static

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Better for Assets • Better for Personnel • Better for The Planet