Project Summary

Client	GKN Aerospace
Project	Typhoon aircraft canopy transparencies protection
Sector	Aerospace and defence
Location	Luton, United Kingdom
Product Used	Protectapeel Aerospace E100
Programme Dates	2017

Key Figures

• 24 months — Maximum protection duration
• US Mil-C-6799C — Technical standard met

Project Overview

GKN Aerospace protected aircraft canopy transparencies in Luton. For high-value aerospace transparencies and associated components, dependable temporary protection is essential to preserve surface quality during manufacturing, handling and internal movement. Protectapeel Aerospace E100 is designed to provide a reliable, efficient and sustainable protective solution for these demanding environments.

 

The Challenge

Aircraft canopy transparencies require temporary protection that protects sensitive surfaces without affecting optical quality, adhesion performance or downstream processing. In a long-term aerospace production environment, the protection system must also be easy to apply across curved and shaped surfaces, remain stable over extended periods and remove cleanly by hand when no longer needed. Consistency, compliance and material compatibility are critical where acrylic, plastic, glass, aluminium and painted surfaces are involved.

The Solution

Spraylat’s Protectapeel Aerospace E100 was developed for internal aerospace applications where high-performance temporary surface protection is required. Applied by airless spray, the coating forms a durable protective film across complex canopy geometries and related components. It is suitable for cast acrylic, plastic, glass, aluminium, PVCu, painted and polystyrene surfaces, making it well suited to mixed-material aerospace manufacturing environments. With up to 24 months of protection, clean hand-peel removal and no adhesion loss, Aerospace E100 helps maintain surface condition while supporting efficient production workflows and sustainability goals through a fully recyclable, VOC-free formulation.

 

Technical Information

Product	Protectapeel Aerospace E100
Application Method	Airless spray
Protection Duration	Up to 24 months
Suitable Surfaces	Cast acrylic, plastic, glass, aluminium, PVCu, painted and polystyrene surfaces
Removal	Easy hand-peel removal
Compliance	Meets US Mil-C-6799C

Key Benefits

• Fast, efficient application by airless spray
• Ideal for curved and complex canopy surfaces
• Up to 24 months of reliable internal protection
• No adhesion loss during the protection period
• VOC-free and fully recyclable for a more sustainable process
• Clean removal by hand peeling

Product Used

Aerospace E100

A temporary aerospace protective coating designed for internal use only, Protectapeel Aerospace E100 provides protection for cast acrylic, plastic, glass, aluminium, PVCu, painted, and polystyrene surfaces.

• easy application by airless spray, ideal for curved and shaped surfaces, 24 months protection, no adhesion loss, fully recyclable, VOC free products, easy removal by hand peeling

 

Results

• Supports protection of high-value Typhoon canopy transparencies during internal manufacturing and handling
• Helps maintain surface quality across sensitive transparent and mixed-material components
• Improves operational efficiency with spray application and simple hand-peel removal
• Provides a compliant, recyclable and VOC-free protection option aligned with modern aerospace manufacturing priorities

Conclusion

For aerospace manufacturers supporting long-term programmes such as the Eurofighter Typhoon, temporary surface protection must deliver consistency, compatibility and ease of use. Protectapeel Aerospace E100 offers a modern solution for protecting canopy transparencies and associated components, combining reliable performance on complex surfaces with straightforward application, clean removal and sustainability-focused credentials.

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