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Materials include:

• Abrasion resistant coatings

• Camouflagecoatings

• Signature management

• Cabin interior coatings

• CARC

• Compositefillers and primers

• Erosion resistant coatings

• Paint removers

• Anti-corrosion primers

• Fuel tank coatings

• Structural topcoats

• Exterior topcoats

• Wing coatings

• Washprimers

• Conductive coatings

Brands include:

• Aerodex® • Aerodur®

• Aeroflex® • Aerowave®

• AkzoNobel • Alumigrip®

• Aviox® • Aerofine

• Eclipse® • Sikkens®

• Metaflex®

Colours include:

• Afnor

• Airbus (M & DA)

• Boeing (BAC)

• British Standard

• Douglas (DN)

• Federal Standard

• NCS

• Pantone

• RAL

Pexa is the approved distribution partner of AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings and is fully trained and competent to provide services for the selection and application of paints for the aerospace and defence industries.

Solvents and Wipes

Socomore has developed an unrivalled selection of cleaning solvents approved for all major specificationsandapplications.The Diestone range includes Diestone DLS, a safe and effective surface cleaner approved by all major aircraft manufacturers.

Pexa offers the complete range of solvents delivered on saturated wipesqualifiedforapplicationtoall substrates. Wipes are available in a range of sizes suitable for all products and in easy to use dispensers.Satwipes,Socosatand Prosat comprise of a range ofnonwoventextilewipeswithhighcleaningefficiency,low linting and no damaging effect on substrates.

Corrosion Inhibiting Compounds

Socomore’s range of corrosion inhibitors such as Socopac and Wadisprovidescompletewaterrepellent and corrosion preventive protection for all types of metallic substrate used in the aerospace and defence industries.

Surface Cleaners and Treatments

Socomore produces a full range of environmentally responsible products.Sococleanwaterbasedcleaners can replace traditional solvent cleaners in many processes. Socosurfchromeandfluorinefree deoxidisers are approved for aerospace application and Socogel Sol-Gel surface treatments are an alternative to chrome containing adhesion promoters.

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Pexa is the authorised distributor of the Socomore range of surface treatment products. Socomoreisaworldleadingproducerofmaterialsforsurfacefinishingintheaerospace,defence and transportation industries. Their rangeincludesthefollowingkeyproductgroups:

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Lord is a breakthrough technology companywhichhasbeenprovidinginnovative solutions for markets including aerospace and defence for more than 80 years. Their products include the Aeroglaze® and Chemglaze® ranges.

Aeroglaze® coatings are designedtomeetspecifictechnical demands for aviation and space applications. Approvals include NASA, ESA, MoD and Milspecifications.

Technical features:

• Lowreflectance

• Controlled emissivity

• Lowoutgassing

• Controlled thermal absorption

• Erosion resistance

• Static discharge

Spraylatistheworld’sleadingproducer of highly conductive coatings for use in electronics manufacturing. The coatings contain silver and copper pigmentstoallowhighlevelsof conductivity. Products are available in mild “Safe on Substrate” solvent based and lowVOCwaterbasedversions.Applications include avionics, control panels, enclosures, medicalequipmentandautomotive electronics. Products are designed to be fully compliant withallfutureregulationswhichaffect the electronics industry.

Technical features:

• EM & RF Shielding

• Conductivity Ω/square

• Conductivity point to point

• Lightning protection

• Static discharge

• SAR protection

Everlubeproducestheworld’smost comprehensive range of solidfilmlubricants.Advancedresinsystemsarecombinedwithmolybdenum disulphide, PTFE and graphite to achieve maximum performance.

Technical features:

• Lowfriction&galling

• Fluid & corrosion resistance

• Heat, load & impact resistance

• Lowdirtpickup

• Torquereduction

Brands include:

• Everlube • Perma-Slik®

• Lube-Lok® • Lubri-bond®

• Ecoalube® • Esnalube™

• Ever-Slik® • Formkote®

Pexa offers the complete EPSI range of masking products. A solution is available for every maskingrequirementincludingforbothwetandpowdercoatings and metal treatment. A full range of high temperature resistant products is available in every possible size. Pexa offers a complete range of stock dimensions together withcustommadesolutionsforevery project.

Products include:

• Paper tapes & discs

• Polyester tapes & discs

• Metal foil tapes & discs

• Polyimides, vinyl tapes & discs

• Die-cuts of all tapes

• Plugs

• Caps

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SherwinBabbcoistheleadingsupplier of NDT chemicals for dye penetrant and magnetic particle inspection. Products include a full array of surface cleaners, penetrants and developers in all colours and formats including bulk, aerosol and powder.SherwinBabbcoalsooffersa complete solution for MPI materials including innovative products and acompleterangeofnon-flammableandwaterbasedproductsinaerosolform. We also provide a full selection of consumables, test panels, applicationequipment,testing and photographic services.

Products include:

• Red,Red/Blue&fluorescentdyes

• Liquid,aerosol,powder,geland subaquaticdyes

• AMS2644 complete systems

• Cleaners, developers and background paint

• Magnetic particle inspection systems

• Test panels and photography

• Ultrasonic couplant

Spectroline produces a complete rangeofUV,white,blueandblackinspection lights for inspection purposes and this includes a full range for Non Destructive Testing. Pexa offers the complete Spectroline NDT line including all lamp, meters and replacement parts. Lamps include mercury vapour and LED lights both batteryandmainspoweredinallformatsincludingflashlight,spotlight, background light and largeareafloodlight.

Products include:

• Tritan™UV365LEDlamp

• Eagle Eye™ Head mounted UVAlight

• Optilux™365handheldbattery poweredtorch

• Optimax™450blueLEDsource

• Superflood™UVAfloodlight

• AccuMAX™ Radiometer Photometer

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Hentzen produces a full range of coatings for military equipmentcomplyingwithmajor US, UK and European specifications.Productsincludewashprimers,primersand topcoatswithperformanceproperties including corrosion protection, CARC and infra-redreflection.Ourproductsaresuppliedtomajorequipment OEMsandareeasytoapply andconformtostringentVOCandcontentrequirements.Weoffer products in epoxy, urethane, conventional,water-basedand high solids formulas.

Specifications include:

• Mil-C-8514

• Mil-DTL-53022

• Mil-DTL-53030

• Mil-DTL-53039

• Mil-DTL-64159

• Mil-PRF22750

• Def Stan 80-206

• Def Stan 80-208

Akzo Nobel has developed a range of coatings for major military aerospacespecificationsapplicablefor airframe designs from around the World. Products include innovative technologies such as novel chromate free pigmentations for direct to metal applicationandnewsurfacetreatmentsto improve system performance. ApprovalsincludeEurofighterand AirbusMilitaryspecifications.

Products include:

• Aerodur®2100MgRPPrimer

• Aerodur®5000HighSolidsExterior Topcoat

• “58Series”tintedinhouseatPexa

• Aerowave5001WaterBasedExterior Topcoat

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Packaging

Pexa supplies a range of special small packaging for the delivery and application of small, accurately measuredquantitiesofalltheproducts in the Pexa range. Full traceability is assured and doses accurateto1mlcanbefilled.Mixratios are controlled and product application is considered in all pack designs.

Technical features:

• Wide range of pack types

• Small accurate volumes

• Accurate mix ratios

• Product application method

• Batchtraceability

• Nitrogen capable

• Ready to use

Products include:

• BurstPacks • Clippacks

• Dual cartridges • Kitten®

• Pens and tubes • Pouches

• Cup in neck bottles

• Small containers

Consumables

Asasurfacefinishingspecialist,Pexaknowsthatawiderangeofconsumable items is necessary tomaintainqualityaswellassafety and to ensure the perfect finish.Usingourknowledgeoftheindustry,wehavecreatedarangeofhighqualityconsumableitemsfrom major brand name partners.

Products include:

• Spray guns

• Paint brushes

• Rollers

• Mixing cups

• Paint strainers

• Abrasives

• Knives and blades

• Cleaning cloths

• Masking tapes

• Overalls

• Spreaders

• Gloves

• Face masks

• Mixing sticks

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For a quick response, high quality products and service, as well as value for money in surface finishing materials, contact Pexa – the specialists.

Pexa is a specialist distributor ofsurfacefinishingtechnologiesto the aerospace and defence industries.Oursuppliersaremarket leading multi-national companieswithapprovedproducts and excellent reputations.Ourcustomersbenefitfromourexpertsupportin product selection and use whilstmanagingtheeconomicand environmental impacts of products.

Pexahasawiderangeofstock ofsurfacefinishingmaterialsat its locations in the UK and France. All stock items can be shipped on the same day they are ordered.

Quality Approvals

Materials in stock are approved to importantindustryspecificationsincluding:

• AgustaWestland • Airbus • Alenia • BAESystems• Boeing • Bombardier• CAA/FAA • Def Stan• Cessna • EADS • Embraer • Eurocopter • Ilyushin • Lockheed• MilStd • NATO• Raytheon • Rolls-Royce

Pexa’squalitysystemisapproved to the internationally recognised aerospacequalitystandardsASENISO9120andISO9001:2000.

Pexa is an approved supplier to thefollowingcompanies:

•BAESystems • Airbus • Thales • Raytheon

Finishing Technologies

Pexa Ltd UK

Burrwood Way, Holywell Green West Yorkshire, HX4 9BH, England Tel: +44 (0) 1422 314400 Fax: +44 (0) 1422 314401 info@pexa.com www.pexa.com

Pexa Ltd France

ZI des Ebisoires, 15 Rue des Frères Lumière, 78374 Plaisir Cedex, France Tel: +33 (0) 4 82 62 64 21 Fax: +33 (0) 4 82 62 64 23 info@pexa.com www.pexa.com

Pexa Ltd Spain

Spain Administrative Office, c/o Akzo Nobel Chemicals S.A, Autovía de Castelldefels, km 4,65, 08820 El Prat del Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain Tel: +34 (0) 91 414 63 75 Fax: +44 (0) 1422 314 401 info@pexa.com www.pexa.com