Deep
Surface
Knowledge

Unparalleled Research & Development in the field of nanocomposite functional coatings.
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Rooted in R&D

nanocomposite coatings research and development
UPT began as an R&D firm solving complex surface erosion issues faced by military equipment. It started with engineering solutions for windscreen degradation and rotor blade leading edge erosion on the UH-60 platform. Fast forward 20 years and United Protective Technologies is a leader in surface protection for both military and commercial application.
With a balance of technical disciplines on staff, our ability to review, analyze and understand substrate interaction continues to yield new Intellectual Property.

SBIR & STTR

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization.  United Protective Technologies has been very successful at winning, developing and transitioning new and innovative materials research programs to commercial programs through the SBIR and STTR programs.
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Tribometer

Tribology Lab

Our advanced in-house tribology lab has robust capabilities applied to coating development, friction/wear testing, and characterization.

Wear Test Methods: Tribometer

ASTM - G99, G133, G77 DIN - 50324, 51834

Adhesion

ASTM - C1624, D7187, D7027-05 DIN -7071

Abrasion

MIL-F - 48616, MIL-C-48497A or MIL-C675C

Falling Sand Abrasion Test

ASTM - D968-05

Additional Testing Services

  • Contact Profilometry
  • Raman Profilometry
  • Optical Microscopy
  • Indentation Hardness Test
  • VDI 3198 Adhesion Test
  • Accelerated Aging ASTM D4329, ASTM D4597
  • Extreme Velocity Impact Analysis Chamber (EVIAC)
  • Rain Erosion / Sand Erosion
  • Large Particle Impact
Extreme Velocity Impact Analysis Chamber
(EVIAC) Test Footage

Superhydrophobic Coatings

As part of our ever-expanding coating catalog, UPT has developed superhydrophobic coatings that outperform traditional hydrophobic coatings. Renowned for their non-fouling characteristics, these coatings are passively icephobic, low-weight, field applicable, field repairable, and can also be engineered to exhibit oleophobic properties.
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Sampling of Success

For over 20 years we've been succeeding in the development of surface solutions.

RBAT

Problem  - Nickel Strip thickness measurement on UH-60M main rotor blades weren't accurate, which lead to unnecessary maintenance and replacement.
Solution  - UPT developed a simple, handheld measurement device & a training website which demonstrates proper usage.
RBAT Website

ASSALT

Problem  - Frequency of broken airframe windshields due to impact. Resulting in significant replacement cost and maintenance.
Solution  - UPT developed a sacrificial film that absorbs impact and conducts potentially harmful electrostatic charge.

Optics

Problem  - Threat detection sensor coatings failed in theater operation.
Solution  - UPT developed an advanced coating with increased durability which is also tuned for optical performance, both transmission and reflection.
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Fire the Boosters

Leverage our vast surface engineering knowledge and experience to augment your R&D department; let us be your research and development advantage. Boost your tech output for the benefit of your clients. Our multi-disciplined team of engineers and scientist have a history of breakthrough success where others have failed.
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