AGlaze Aviation Sealant
A Fluoropolymer-Based Surface Energy Reduction Technology (SERT) Platform for Commercial Aircraft
AGlaze Aviation Sealant™ is a fluoropolymer-based surface modification system engineered to reduce surface free energy on painted aircraft substrates.
Through controlled surface energy reduction, the system delivers measurable operational outcomes including aerodynamic efficiency improvement, contamination resistance, corrosion driver moderation and wash optimisation.
Fuel and emissions impact are downstream aerodynamic consequences of surface energy modification — not coating claims.
engineering outcomes of surface energy reduction
1.
Surface Energy Reduction (SERT Mechanism)
AGlaze Aviation Sealant™ is a fluoropolymer-based surface modification system engineered to reduce surface free energy on painted aircraft substrates.
By lowering surface free energy at the air–paint interface, the system reduces intermolecular adhesion forces between the aircraft surface and environmental contaminants.
This controlled modification of surface physics forms the foundation of all downstream operational and maintenance effects.
2.
Contamination & Moisture Control
Reduced surface free energy decreases the adhesion strength of:
- Water
- Atmospheric pollutants
- Biological Residues
- Operational contaminants
Lower adhesion results in reduced moisture dwell time and easier contaminant removal.
Operational consequence:
• Extended wash intervals
• Reduced wash intensity
• Lower water and chemical usage
3.
Corrosion Driver Moderation
By limiting moisture retention and contaminant bonding, AGlaze Aviation Sealant™ moderates the primary environmental drivers of oxidation and corrosion affecting painted substrates.
This is particularly relevant for aircraft operating in:
- Coastal and salt-air environments
- High UV regions
- Sand and dust exposure zones
- High-cycle cargo operations
The effect contributes to preservation of paint system integrity over time.
4.
Paint System & Surface Integrity Preservation
AGlaze Aviation Sealant™ operates at the surface interface rather than as a thick overlay coating.
Through reduction in contaminant adhesion and environmental attack, the system supports:
- Gloss stability
- Reduced surface degradation
- Extended aesthetic performance
- Optimised paint lifecycle management
This contributes to long-term asset presentation and maintenance planning stability.
5.
Aerodynamic Efficiency Contribution
A secondary aerodynamic consequence of surface energy reduction is a measurable reduction in parasitic drag.
Independent wind tunnel testing demonstrated a reduction in parasitic drag between treated and untreated painted surfaces.
Given that parasitic drag typically represents approximately 50–60% of total aircraft drag in cruise, modelling indicates an expected fuel impact range of 0.3–0.8%, depending on fleet type and utilisation profile.
AGlaze Aviation Sealant™ is the commercial aviation implementation of Surface Energy Reduction Technology (SERT), delivering operational, maintenance and environmental outcomes through controlled modification of surface physics.
