Maskant Presentation - 7 18 2019 2

MASKANT PRODUCTS & PROCEDURES
FOR DIFFUSION PROCESSING OF NEW OR OVERHAULED AERO/JET OR INDUSTRIAL ENGINE BLADES
a technology of
ADVANCED AEROSPACE MATERIALS ENGINEERING
APV Engineered Coatings offers masking procedures and compounds to prevent coating formation
on portions of alloy/superalloy parts and assemblies during high-temperature diffusion
coating/processing.
The APV masking system is highly accredited in the gas turbine engine industry and can be utilized
in the operations of diffusion coating for new or overhauled aero/jet engines and industrial engines.
THE MASKANT SYSTEM AND MATERIALS OVERVIEW
The M-1/M-5/M-7/M-8/M-10 masking system consists of dry powders, binders, and diluents.
The slurry system components can be mixed at your location on an as-required basis or purchased
as ready-to-use slurries. Several of the maskants can also be used dry, with no binders.
All components of the system are tested chemically and metallurgically after processing and all
masking materials are tested under actual coating conditions.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
Dry Powders
Binders
Diluents
Stripper
Process Powders
Tapes
Putty
Ready-to-Use Slurries
Customized Preforms
THE MASKANT SYSTEM AND MATERIALS OVERVIEW
HIGH TEMPERATURE COATING
APPLICATION TEMPERATURE
MASKANT SLURRY PROCESS
DRY POWDER PROCESS

DRY POWDER MATERIALS
M-1 Maskant | Base Metal Powder Maskant
USAGE
As undercoating for other materials in the APV masking system or as
a dry powder
When used as a slurry it is combined with B-4, B-100, or B-200

Binders and topcoated with M-7
FUNCTION
Acts as a “getter” for diffusion coating metals
Prevents the coating from developing on unwanted surfaces
Removed after processing with an air blast (no grit blasting or wire
brushing required)
Metallographic examination shows alloy depletion of approximately

0.0003-0.0005 inches with coating processing of ~ 2000°F
(1095°C)
Blue is available to distinguish it from the part to be coated

M-5 Maskant | Base Metal Masking Powder M-7 Maskant | Overcoating Powder Maskant
USAGE + FUNCTION USAGE + FUNCTION

During chromium diffusion coating During aluminum diffusion coating (usually
combined with APV Binder) provides a top
It can be used dry or as a slurry mask when coating to the M-1
combined with B-4, B-100 or B-200
May also be used in combination with M-1 as a
Protects unwanted coated areas from chromium mixture
diffusion
Forms an “envelope/cocoon” over the M-1
retaining both products intact (avoids
contamination) after coating when used in slurry
form
Removes easily by “cracking” open
Green is available to distinguish it from the part

to be coated
M-10 Maskant | Base Metal Masking Powder M-17 and M-107 Maskant
Same Material Chemically as M-1 but Finer Particle Mixture of M-1 and M-7 (=M-17) OR M-10 and
(Mesh) Size- approx. 50% reduction in particle [mesh] M-7 (=M-107) Powders
size)
USAGE + FUNCTION
USAGE + FUNCTION Primarily for diffusion coating processes above
Primarily for diffusion coating processes above 1500°F 1500°F
Gives a sharper demarcation between the coating and Can be used in slurry or as a dry mask
masked surfaces (coat-no coat-zone)
When used in slurry form, does not require
separate coats of M-1 or M-10 and M-7
M-18 and M-108 Maskant

Mixture of M-1 and M-8 (=M-18) OR M-10 and
M-8 (=M-108) Powders
USAGE + FUNCTION
Primarily for diffusion coating processes above
1500°F
Can be used in slurry or as a dry mask
When used in slurry form, does not require

separate coats of M-1 or M-10 and M-8
M-13 Maskant | Overcoating Powder

(combined with APV binder) provides a top coating to
the M-1/M-10
USAGE + FUNCTION
Especially effective in “pure” CVD coating processes

which do not usually introduce the coating gases until the
part to be coated reaches the coating temperature
Does not require aluminum to form tight

envelope/cocoon
Primarily for diffusion coating processes above 1500°F
Forms an “envelope/cocoon” over the M-1/M-10 without

necessity for aluminum retaining both products intact
(avoids contamination)
Removes easily (powdery)

LOW TEMPERATURE COATING
APPLICATION TEMPERATURE
M-8 Maskant | Masking Powder

Designed to protect selected areas of nickel base
superalloy parts such as roots of blades during aluminum
diffusion coating
USAGE + FUNCTION
Primarily used as a slurry with low-temperature coating
processes below 1500°F
Acts as a “getter” for aluminum providing a protective

envelope/cocoon over selected area
Prevents coating formation
It hardens and removes easily
Green or red is available where color is required by the user

PROCESSING AIDS + ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS
BINDERS, DILUENTS, TAPE, PUTTY, RTU SLURRIES AND PREFORMS
BINDERS
B-4 Binder
Mixture containing organic binders and a non-explosive,
non-flammable solvent.
USAGE + FEATURES
To prepare slurries with APV masking powders
Volatilizes during the diffusion coating cycle
There is no contamination of the pack or coating nugget

mixes
Oven-drying is typically not required
B-40 Binder
Solvent-based binder system
Oven drying is typically not required
B-100 Binder B-200 Binder

Water-based binder system Higher viscosity water-based binder
Oven drying is required Oven drying is required
DILUENTS
D-4 Diluents
Organic mixture for slurry making
USAGE
Used to maintain the viscosity of maskant slurries
Replaces room-temperature, volatilized components of

masking slurry. (For B-4 containing masking slurries.)
Oven drying required

STRIPPER
ASC 2-N Stripper

Blue crystalline compound, soluble in water
USAGE + FUNCTION
Use in water solution with nitric acid
Effectively removes freshly prepared Aluminide coatings

and/or coatings on nickel and cobalt superalloys that have
experienced engine exposure.
FEATURES
Dry
Granular
Water-soluble
Used at room temperature- No solution heating required
PROCESS POWDERS
P-1 Powder
Pack aluminizing powder
USAGE + FEATURES
Used on cobalt and nickel alloys
PWA-approved (PWA 252 Specification) high temperature coating
R-3 Powder
Replenishing Powder for P-1
ONA 108
Chromium Powder
ONA 101
Aluminum Powder
TAPE
M-1 Masking Tape

Flexible masking tape consisting of M-1 and a clean burning
organic binder
USAGE + FUNCTION
Effective as a “gasket” material between turbine blade root
bottoms and manifold.
As an adjunct to other APV masking products
Prevents coating gases from “leaking out” onto “no-coat”

surfaces
FEATURES
.040 in thickness
Flexible
Available in 25-foot rolls, several widths (1/2”, 3/8” & 1 ¼”)
Adhesive backing (one-or-two-sided)
PUTTY
M-10 Masking Putty

Putty containing M-10 material
USAGE + FUNCTION
Used as an adjunct to masking with dry and/or slurry mask
Has shown maximum alloy depletion of 0.0003 to 0.0005 inches
FEATURES
Moldable
Supplied in pieces- standard size is
4 x 4 inches
No parting layer is required to prevent sintering (and/or “stick-on”)
Leaves no ash or other deposits
READY TO USE (RTU) SLURRIES
RTU SLURRIES | M-10, M-7, M-8, M-107, M-18

Slurries delivered pre-mixed
USAGE + FUNCTION
Same as slurry masking
Available with B-4 and B-40 binder
FEATURES
Simple to use and implement
Cost effective
Eliminates operator involvement from weighing, measuring, and slurry

preparation
Ready-to-Use-Slurries remain in suspension for significantly longer periods

of time than on-site prepared slurries and do not settle out
Recyclable
CUSTOMIZED PREFORMS
M-1 MASKING PREFORMS

Flexible masking preforms consisting of M-1 and a clean burning
organic binder
USAGE + FUNCTION
Effective for difficult to mask areas (i.e. turbine blade platforms and manifolds)
As an adjunct to other APV masking products
Prevents coating gases from “leaking out” onto “no-coat” surfaces
Protects imprecise manifolds
FEATURES
Can be custom designed to fit unique measurements
Moldable and flexible
.050 in thickness
Available in 10x10 sheets
Adhesive backing (one-or-two-sided)
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MASKANT PRODUCTS & PROCEDURES

FOR DIFFUSION PROCESSING OF NEW OR OVERHAULED AERO/JET OR INDUSTRIAL ENGINE BLADES

DRY POWDER PROCESS

M-1 Maskant | Base Metal Powder Maskant

When used as a slurry it is combined with B-4, B-100, or B-200

Prevents the coating from developing on unwanted surfaces

Metallographic examination shows alloy depletion of approximately

Blue is available to distinguish it from the part to be coated

USAGE + FUNCTION USAGE + FUNCTION

Removes easily by “cracking” open

Green is available to distinguish it from the part

M-18 and M-108 Maskant

Can be used in slurry or as a dry mask

When used in slurry form, does not require

M-13 Maskant | Overcoating Powder

Especially effective in “pure” CVD coating processes

Does not require aluminum to form tight

Primarily for diffusion coating processes above 1500°F

Forms an “envelope/cocoon” over the M-1/M-10 without

Removes easily (powdery)

M-8 Maskant | Masking Powder

Acts as a “getter” for aluminum providing a protective

Prevents coating formation

It hardens and removes easily

Green or red is available where color is required by the user

Volatilizes during the diffusion coating cycle

There is no contamination of the pack or coating nugget

Oven-drying is typically not required

B-100 Binder B-200 Binder

Replaces room-temperature, volatilized components of

Oven drying required

ASC 2-N Stripper

Effectively removes freshly prepared Aluminide coatings

M-1 Masking Tape

As an adjunct to other APV masking products

Prevents coating gases from “leaking out” onto “no-coat”

M-10 Masking Putty

Has shown maximum alloy depletion of 0.0003 to 0.0005 inches

RTU SLURRIES | M-10, M-7, M-8, M-107, M-18

Eliminates operator involvement from weighing, measuring, and slurry

Ready-to-Use-Slurries remain in suspension for significantly longer periods

M-1 MASKING PREFORMS

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