Bladeskyn® is a revolutionary wind turbine blade surface material that delivers new levels of protective coating performance using advanced fluoropolymer technology in an innovative film application format.

• 20 year performance
• Assured quality
• Lowest lifetime cost

Performance

Bladeskyn® redefines performance standards for blade surfacing, lasting far longer than traditional paint and gelcoat. The state of the art chemistry and nanotechnology in Bladeskyn® has been developed specifically to meet the needs of modern wind turbine blades and has proven longevity in demanding architectural coating applications.

• Absolute UV stability
• Minimal dirt pickup
• Excellent abrasion resistance
• Very low reflectivity

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Processing

Bladeskyn® application resolves the costly processing and quality issues associated with alternatives. Trained operatives can apply Bladeskyn® quickly, easily and with little equipment. There are no sprays, solvents or mixing processes involved and therefore the quality of the surface is not at risk from human error and the working environment is far safer.

• Assured surface properties
• Repeatable process
• Simple, clean application

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Compatibility

Suitable For Use With:	Paint	Epoxy Gelcoat	Polyester Gelcoat	Gelcoat + Paint	BladeSkyn
Prepreg	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Polyester / Vinylester Infusion	Yes	No	Yes	Most	Yes
Epoxy Infusion	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes

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Comparison

	Paint	Gelcoat	Gelcoat + Paint	Bladeskyn®
Processing Cost	Med	Med	High	Low
Service Life	5yr	8-10yr	10yr	20yr
Lifetime Cost	High	High	High	Low
Repair Cost	Med	High	Med	Low
Erosion Resistance	Low	Med	Med	Very High
Applied In Mold?	No	Yes	Yes	No
Applicator Skill	High	Med / High	High	Med
Colour Availabiity	Any	Any	Any	Any
Surface Variablilty	Med	Med / High	High	Very Low

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