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PPG develops flexible nozzles for aerospace sealant application

1/26/2015
PPG Industries has developed flexible nozzles that are easily shaped by hand at room temperature for use with cartridges to apply aerospace sealants. SEMBEND™ nozzles are available in SEMCO™ packaging and application systems by PPG.
 

Bendable nozzles for aerospace sealant application by PPG Industries are easily shaped by hand to improve accuracy and save time. SEMBEND™ nozzles are available in SEMCO™ packaging and application systems with two common orifice sizes in standard lengths of 4, 6 and 8 inches and one orifice size for a 9-inch nozzle.

SYLMAR, Calif., Jan. 26, 2015 – PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has developed flexible nozzles that are easily shaped by hand at room temperature for use with cartridges to apply aerospace sealants. SEMBEND™ nozzles are available in SEMCO™ packaging and application systems by PPG.

According to Dillon Desai, PPG Aerospace global market development manager for packaging, Sembend nozzles offer advantages over standard bent nozzles and were developed to respond to customer needs for on-site shaping to meet specific requirements.

“Aircraft workers and maintenance personnel often need a nozzle with a custom-formed bend or shape for a particular sealant or adhesive application,” Desai said. “While PPG offers nozzles with standard angle bends, they must be ordered in advance to allow time for manufacturing. PPG stocks Sembend nozzles for immediate shipping so order lead time is reduced. Minimum order quantities are significantly lower.”

Sembend nozzles are made with a proprietary plastic material, and operators slowly bend them with their hands to form the shape desired for the application. Applying heat or using tools is not required. Sembend nozzles have excellent shape retention and can be reshaped if the initial forming needs to be adjusted.

“Operators using Sembend nozzles have reported time savings and improved sealing accuracy,” Desai said. “The nozzles have continued flexibility after being bent, offering the end user increased functionality.”

Sembend nozzles are available in standard orifice sizes and lengths as well as additional geometries by request.

To learn more about Semco packaging and application systems, visit www.semcopackaging.com or call the PPG Aerospace customer service line (in North America) at +1-800-AEROMIX (237-6649).

PPG Aerospace is the aerospace products and services business of PPG Industries. PPG Aerospace – PRC-DeSoto is the leading global producer of aerospace sealants, coatings, and packaging and application systems. PPG Aerospace – Transparencies is the world’s largest supplier of aircraft windshields, windows and canopies. For more information, visit www.ppgaerospace.com.

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PPG Industries’ vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty materials company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70 countries around the world. Reported net sales in 2014 were $15.4 billion. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:PPG). For more information, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPGIndustries on Twitter.
 
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Sembend and Semco are trademarks of PRC-DeSoto International, Inc.

 
 
Contact:
Audrey Fujimoto
PPG Aerospace
+1-818-741-1685
audrey.fujimoto@ppg.com
www.ppgaerospace.com

Jean Verlich
JV Communications
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