Ceramics Composites and Coatings Incorporated — Department of Defense SBIR Phase II: A14-090

Description

During the Phase 1 Program, Ceramics Composites and Coatings Incorporated (3CCo) successfully demonstrated the technical feasibility of two highly flexible and scalable processes to coat large volumes of individual chopped metal fibers with Porcelain Enamel and a reactive outer layer of Portland cement. The refinement of this coating process and installation of a pilot plant facility during Phase 2 will permit much more rapid advancement of this technology toward commercialization. The ability to coat different length and diameter fibers, with different coating formulations, in quantities up to 100 lbs per day will allow variables to be studied in concrete formulation in order to optimize concrete performance. ASTM and applications specific data will be presented to the Army and other prospective customers for evaluation. The results will be used in an iterative fashion to fine-tune the product and assure that we are delivering what the market desires. Phase 3 will focus on design and construction of a full scale production facility capable of coating millions of pounds of product per year. ASTM standard testing will continue to assure that products from the manufacturing facility are within specifications and meet the needs of the various end use markets.