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BASF/CHEMETALL
WE ARE THE AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR FOR EAST AFRICA
Whether you represent an OEM, a maintenance company or an airline, Tailwind can provide you with the optimum product based on Chemetall’s comprehensive understanding of the materials used in your industry and of the requirements of your applications.
Products are available for manufacture, service, maintenance, overhaul and repair of airframe and aero-engine for military and civil aircraft including their components.
Approvals and specifications are essential for the international aerospace industry. Our products cover thousands of global specifications and approvals.
Tailwind is proud to offer you products which meet and frequently even exceed the requirements of most of the world’s major aerospace standards. Our products are approved by all major aero-engine and aircraft manufacturers.
- Ardrox® Cleaners
- Ardrox® and ARDROX® AV Corrosion Protection
- Ardrox® NDT
- Ardrox® Paint Strippers
- Ardrox® Pretreatment
- Naftoseal® Aircraft Sealants, Sealant Removers
We carry the BASF/Chemetall products with pride. As East Africa’s designated distributor for Chemetall (Pty), we provide top quality surface treatment chemicals at reasonable local prices.
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ARDROX 2526 (25L) – Application Paint Remover
ARDROX 2526 is a non-flammable application type paint remover, designed to remove the more resistant types of polyurethane and epoxy surface coatings. The product contains chlorinated solvents and phenolic materials.ARDROX 2526 readily removes air-cured polyurethane and epoxy paint schemes from aircraft skins,road transport vehicles and other painted surfaces. It is readily rinsed off with water, leaving a clean surface.ARDROX 2526 is particularly economical for the removal of paint from large surfaces when the material is sprayed onto the surface. ARDROX 2526 is not suitable for removing paint from plastic materials,including glass fibre and carbon fibre reinforced laminates.
ARDROX 907PB (5L Pail) – WATER WASHABLE AND SOLVENT REMOVABLE RED PENETRANT
Ardrox® 907PB is a visible light inspection penetrant as per the AMS 2644 Type 2 and ISO 3452 Part 2, Type II, which can be removed by water or solvents. It is used in non-destructive testing for the detection of defects such as cracks, laps, cold shuts, porosity, bursts, casting and welding discontinuities.
ARDROX 907PB (400ML AEROSOL) – WATER WASHABLE AND SOLVENT REMOVABLE RED PENETRANT
Ardrox® 907PB is a visible light inspection penetrant as per the AMS 2644 Type 2 and ISO 3452 Part 2, Type II, which can be removed by water or solvents. It is used in non-destructive testing for the detection of defects such as cracks, laps, cold shuts, porosity, bursts, casting and welding discontinuities.
ARDROX 9813 (400ML AEROSOL) – LEVEL 3 FLUORESCENT POST-EMULSIFIABLE PENETRANTS
Ardrox®9812, 9813 and9814 are fluorescent penetrants, to be used with a separate emulsifier. These products give crisp indications with exceptionally low levels of background fluorescence and have excellent heat and UV fade characteristics. They are ideal for electrostatic application
ARDROX 9VF2 (400ML AEROSOL) – COLOR CONTRAST / FLUORESCENT PENETRANT
Ardrox® 9VF2 is a red dye penetrant in accordance with EN ISO 3452 Type II, which can be removed by water or solvents – and a fluorescent penetrant in accordance with EN ISO 3452 Part 2 Type III. It corresponds to the requirements of ASTM and ASME.
ARDROX 8903W (5L PAIL) – WHITE CONTRAST PAINT
Ardrox® 8903W is a quick drying white paint which is designed specifically for the use in the color contrast method of magnetic particle inspection.
ARDROX 8903W (400ML) AEROSOL – WHITE CONTRAST PAINT
Ardrox® 8903W is a quick drying white paint which is designed specifically for the use in the color contrast method of magnetic particle inspection.
ARDROX 8530/8501 CF (5L Pail) – HIGH SENSITIVITY FLOURESCENT MAGNETIC INK
Ardrox 8530/8501 CF is the carrier fluid for the flourescent magnetic particles. It consist of an odourless petroleum distillate designed to provide good particle mobility.
ARDROX 8530/8501 (5L Pail) – HIGH SENSITIVITY FLOURESCENT MAGNETIC INK
Suspension of a fluorescent iron oxide with the finest particle size in a high-flashpoint carrier oil with low aromatic contents; for high-sensitivity detection of surface and near-surface defects in ferromagnetic materials.
ARDROX 8530/8501 (400ML) AEROSOL – HIGH SENSITIVITY FLOURESCENT MAGNETIC INK
Suspension of a fluorescent iron oxide with the finest particle size in a high-flashpoint carrier oil with low aromatic contents; for high-sensitivity detection of surface and near-surface defects in ferromagnetic materials.
ARDROX 1900B (200L) – Multi-Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser
Ardrox 1900-B is a thickened, heavy-duty alkaline product formulated to clean the exteriors and interiors of aircraft and ground handling equipment. It is applied as supplied if required or diluted with up to 20 parts water for more gentle cleaning.
ARDROX 396/1 E8 (200L) – Water-displacing corrosion inhibitor
Ardrox® 396/1 E8 is a blend of surfactants, corrosion inhibitors and oil in a petroleum-based solvent. It is designed to have excellent dewatering and penetrating properties and will leave a thin, oily film on articles to which it is applied. This film will impart good corrosion protection.
Ardrox® 396/1 E8 is not recommended for outdoor storage protection. Other Ardrox® products, e.g. Ardrox® 3140, are available for long-term protection outdoors.
ARDROX 3705 (25L) – AQUEOUS RUST INHIBITOR
ARDROX 3705 is a water based inhibitor which has been specially formulated for addition to rinse water tanks to stop flash rusting of ferrous components. When added to rinse waters ARDROX 3705 can give protection to ferrous components under good indoor storage conditions for up to eight weeks.
ARDROX 996PB (400ML) AEROSOL – SOLVENT REMOVABLE RED PENETRANT
Ardrox®996PB is a visible light inspection penetrant as per the AMS 2644 Type 2 and EN ISO 3452 Part 2, Type II, which can be removed by solvents. It is used in non-destructive testing for the detection of defects such as cracks, laps, cold shuts, porosity, bursts, casting and welding discontinuities. Ardrox®996PB is a blend of biodegradable surfactants and high flash point distillates with a low sulfur and halogen content.
ARDROX 9PR5 (5L) – PENETRANT REMOVER & SOLVENT CLEANER
The solvent removers Ardrox®9PR5 is a non-chlorinated, volatile solvent which is used for the removal of surface excess penetrant in the solvent removal process or wipe-off technique. They have a low sulfur and halogen content.
ARDROX 9PR5 (400ML) AEROSOL – PENETRANT REMOVER & SOLVENT CLEANER
ARDROX 9PR5 – SOLVENT CLEANER & PENETRANT REMOVER
The solvent removers Ardrox®9PR5 is a non-chlorinated, volatile solvent which is used for the removal of surface excess penetrant in the solvent removal process or wipe-off technique. They have a low sulfur and halogen content.
ARDROX 9D1B (400ML AEROSOL) – NON-AQUEOUS LIQUID DEVELOPER
Ardrox®9D1B is a liquid suspension of an inert white powder in a quick drying solvent with low sulphur, halogen and alkali metal content.
ARDROX 9D1B (5L) – NON-AQUEOUS LIQUID DEVELOPER
Ardrox®9D1B is a liquid suspension of an inert white powder in a quick drying solvent with low sulphur, halogen and alkali metal content.
ARDROX 9704 (400ML) AEROSOL – LEVEL 2 SENSITIVITY WATER WASHABLE FLOURESCENT PENETRANT
Ardrox® 9704 is a Level 2 sensitivity water washable fluorescent penetrant. The product gives a crisp indication with exceptionally low levels of background and has excellent heat and UV fade characteristics. Ideal for electrostatic application.
ARDROX 295GD (25L) – ETCHANT AND DEOXIDIZER FOR ALUMINIUM
The Ardrox®295GD process is a liquid concentrated acidic multi-component product for the etching and deoxidizing of aluminium alloys after cleaning or etching.
ARDROX 800/3 (400ML) AEROSOL – COLOR CONTRAST MAGNETIC INK
Ardrox®800/3 is a ready-to-use colour contrast magnetic ink ideal for the inspection of ferromagnetic materials, structures and components by the magnetic particle inspection method. A typical application is the inspection of welds, pressure vessels and pipeline in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries as well as power plants.
ARDROX 800/3 (5L) – COLOR CONTRAST MAGNETIC INK
Ardrox®800/3 is a ready-to-use colour contrast magnetic ink ideal for the inspection of ferromagnetic materials, structures and components by the magnetic particle inspection method. A typical application is the inspection of welds, pressure vessels and pipeline in the oil, gas and petrochemical industries as well as power plants.
ARDROX 6333 (25L) – LOW FOAM ALKALINE CLEANER
ARDROX 6333 is an aqueous based liquid concentrate comprising a blend of alkali builders, sequestrants, corrosion inhibitors and biodegradable surfactants.
ARDROX 2302 (25 L) – Hot Bath Heavy-Duty Paint & Carbon Remover
Ardrox®2302 is a mixture of solvents, activators and corrosion inhibitors. It consists of two layers: an upper layer oil seal to prevent evaporation of the active paint removing solvents in the lower layer. Ardrox®2302 contains no phenolic compounds, aromatic solvents or heavy metals
ARDROX 666 (25 L) – IMMERSION CARBON AND PAINT REMOVER
ARDROX 666 is a blend of solvents, surfactants and corrosion inhibitors. The product has an aqueous seal to minimise solvent losses by evaporation. This product will quickly and easily remove hard carbon, sticky gums, varnish and baked on paint.
ARDROX 666 (210 L) – IMMERSION CARBON AND PAINT REMOVER
ARDROX 666 is a blend of solvents, surfactants and corrosion inhibitors. The product has an aqueous seal to minimise solvent losses by evaporation. This product will quickly and easily remove hard carbon, sticky gums, varnish and baked on paint.
ARDROX 1900B (25L) – Multi-Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser
Ardrox 1900-B is a thickened, heavy-duty alkaline product formulated to clean the exteriors and interiors of aircraft and ground handling equipment. It is applied as supplied if required or diluted with up to 20 parts water for more gentle cleaning.
ARDROX® 185 (25KG) – ALKALINE RUST AND SCALE REMOVER
Ardrox®185Lis a highly alkaline concentrated solution in water containing sequestrants. It is also available as a powder under the name Ardrox®185.