SurfaceTrace
SurfaceTrace® by Nycote Laboratories is a cutting-edge protective coating that integrates an invisible optical fingerprint, enabling unparalleled traceability and authentication for high-value components. This advanced hybrid polymer-epoxy coating is engineered to embed unique, machine-readable identifiers directly into the surface, allowing for seamless verification of genuine parts throughout the supply chain. Approved by major aerospace OEMs, SurfaceTrace safeguards against counterfeiting and enhances product lifecycle management by storing up to five data points per application. Its low-gloss, low-viscosity formula ensures compatibility with various substrates, making it ideal for industries demanding stringent security and durability standards.
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The Optical Fingerprint
SurfaceTrace® by Nycote is an advanced, airworthy coating approved by major aerospace OEMs. It features a proprietary optical fingerprint—a non-removable, invisible element embedded in the coating that permanently identifies genuine parts and protects against counterfeiting. Each application can store up to five unique data points for product identification, tracking, or replacing visible part markings.
WHAT IS AN OPTICAL FINGERPRINT?
Nycote’s proprietary coating technology uniformly suspends optical fingerprint additives in every batch, ensuring consistent performance. These additives make SurfaceTrace® 99 and 7-11 coatings secure, machine-readable, and fully traceable—offering tamper resistance and field authentication.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Inorganic tracers are added to the coating without altering its appearance. When exposed to specific lighting, these tracers emit detectable signals that can be read with handheld scanners, enabling fast and reliable part verification across the entire supply chain.
Product Details
Product Specifications
+| Physical properties | Resin | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Viscosity: @ 72°F Zahn #2 Cup | 60-90 Seconds | N/A |
| Solids Content (non-vol.) | 19% | N/A |
| Flash Point: C.O.C | 70°F | N/A |
| Pounds Per Gallon @ 78°F | 7.4±0.2 lb. | N/A |
| Shelf Life @ 75°F | Eight Months | N/A |
| Film Thickness, 1 Dipcoat | N/A | 0.5 mil |
| Coverage Per Gallon | 300 sq. ft. | N/A |
| Tack-Free Time, 50% RH @ 70°F | N/A | 1 hr. / 72 hrs. |
| Film Pencil Hardness | N/A | 3-H |
| Adhesion SAE AMS-S-4383 | N/A | 23+ lbs. |
| Abrasion Resistance – (500 Gr. #17 wheel 100 cycles) | N/A | 3.0 mgm |
| Adhesion to ASTM D3359-5B | - | 0% affected at180 pull |
| Abrasion Resistance – (500 Gr. #17 wheel 100 cycles) | - | 3.0 mgm |
| Adhesion measuring by adhesion tape test JAW ISO 2409 Dry Test Classification (0 indicates best performance on a scale of 0-3) | - | Result 0 |
| H2O Immersion Composite (submersed 7 days) | - | Excellent |
| H2O Immersion Metal | - | Excellent |
| Elongation Break | - | > 200 |
| Sheer Strength | - | > 3.9 |
| Scratch Hardness – 1000G Load | - | Pass |
| Heat Force Cure * Always check with your own internal engineering department to ensure materials you intend to force cure can withstand the temperatures listed on the Nycote table | - | 2-HR |
| UVB @300 hours Resistant to ASTMG154-No degradation of the coating /Nylon will yellow slightly over time | Pass | - |
| Evaluation of ASTM D5264 standard Sutherland Rub testing to gauge the amount of scuffing or abrasion caused during shipping, handling, and storage. TEST REPORT: SN 2206163 Rev. 01 | - | - |
Fluid Resistance
+| Fluid Resistance – 30 days immersion @ 75°F | |
|---|---|
| JP-4 | Excellent |
| JP-5 | Excellent |
| JP-8 | Excellent |
| JP-10 | Excellent |
| Kerosene | Excellent |
| Gasoline | Excellent |
| Skydrol® | Excellent |
| 100% RH @120°F | Excellent |
| Distilled Water | Excellent |
| Tap Water | Excellent |
| Salt Spray | Excellent |
| 80% JP-4 Bacteria Laden Distilled Water | Excellent |
| H2O Immersion Composite (Submersed 7 days)** | Excellent |
| H2O Immersion Metal** | Excellent |
| Potassium Formate Submersion 24-hours | Excellent |
| Potassium Acetate Submersion 24-hours | Excellent |
Adhesion Characteristics
+| Untreated Aluminum | Excellent |
Special Properties
+| ECSS-Q-ST-70-02 Outgassing | Compliant (RML < 1,00%, CVCM< 0,10%) |
| Fungus Testing ASTM G21 | |
| HCV-Virucidal efficacy of treated or impregnated surface | |
| ISO22196 Coating efficacy to microorganisms S. Aureus ACCT6538 & E. Coli ACCT9739.Effectively kills microbes. | 99.99003% Kill |
| Permeation Testing to: | MIL-DTL-5578D Aircraft Fuel Tanks Self Sealing; MIL-DTL-27422F Fuel Tank Crash & Ballistic Resistance; MIL-T-52983G Fuel Tanks Fabric Collapsible |
| IPC-CC-830C – Qualification and Performance of Electrical Insulating Compound for Printed Wiring Assemblies | Insulating Compound for Printed Wiring Assemblies Meets Florescent IPC-CC-830C–MATERIALS/CURE/ FLUORESCENCE/APPEARANCEIPC-CC-830C– paragraphs 3.5.1 ASTM D1084 – Standard Test Methods for Viscosity of Adhesives IPC-CC-830C– paragraphs 3.3.2 – Shelf-lifeIPC-CC-830C– paragraphs 3.5.5 IPC-TM-650 Method 2.4.5.1 – Flexibility IPC-CC-830C– paragraphs 3.5.6UL 94 HB – Flammability IPC-CC-830C– paragraphs 3.6.1 IPC-TM-650 Method 2.5.7.1 – Dielectric withstanding voltage IPC-TM-650 method 2.6.3.4A – Moisture and insulation resistance IPC-CC-830C para. 3.7.2 IPC-TM-650 method 2.6.7.1 – Thermal shock IPC-TM-650 method 2.6.3.7 – Hydrolytic Stability |
Storage Temperature Requirements
+- Store at 70°F (21°C). Keep away from fire or flame.
- Note: Ideal storage temperature is 70°F (21°C); acceptable storage range is between 65°F to 80°F (18.3°C to 26.7°C). Storing below 65°F (18.3°C) may cause cloudiness or gel; heat at 180°F (82°C) for two hours. This should restore the product to its normal liquid condition. If possible, re-verify viscosity with Zahn #2 cup (50-90 seconds).
- SurfaceTrace has an eight-month shelf life. The container can be opened, applied and then re-sealed for a period of eight months. The storage temperature should be maintained for the entire shelf life period. The container must always be stored in an upright position. If the storage temperature is not the ideal, nor within the acceptable range, the result may change the nature of the Nycote® product, as well as, causing cloudiness of the liquid. At all times, the product should be kept from freezing.
Cure Time Table
+Allow one to two hours to become tack free. In dry air allow 72 hours at room temperature for full cure or:
- Heat ten hours @ 122°F (50°C)
- Heat six hours @ 150°F (66°C)
- Heat four hours @ 176°F (80°C)
- Heat two hours @ 221°F (105°C)
- Cure film temperature range is -70°F to +400°F (-57°C to 204°C)
* Always check with your own internal engineering department to ensure materials you intend to force cure can withstand the temperatures listed on the Nycote table.
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