Marine Coatings
Elinor Coatings provides chromate-free protection against corrosion, icing, and fouling, engineered for the demanding environments of marine assets, aerospace, maritime, and ground vehicle platforms. Our capabilities are supported by the Aurora Center for Extreme Weather Materials, a specialized division of Elinor Coatings, dedicated to rigorously testing and validating materials in the world’s harshest weather conditions.
Services
Our Proven Approach to Corrosion & Coatings
Elinor Coatings offers on-site consulting to help you solve complex performance challenges. Whether at a manufacturing plant, maintenance hangar, or other facility, our experts gather critical data to uncover issues with aluminum alloys (2024, 5052, 6061, 7050, 7075), magnesium, titanium, composites, carbon fiber, and galvanic multi-metal systems. We provide a comprehensive analysis of your processes, materials, substrates, coatings, and conditions to pinpoint the root cause of problems. Then, we deliver a clear, actionable report with tailored solutions and recommendations, empowering you to enhance efficiency, mitigate risk, and safeguard your assets.
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Corrosion Consulting
Our company was founded by Dante Battocchi, a materials engineer with advanced degrees in Nanotechnology, Coatings Science, and Polymeric Materials. Our research scientists are world leaders in electrochemistry, impedence, and galvanic corrosion. We can help you with aerospace material design, maintenance, or operation readiness.
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Formulation & Manufacturing
Elinor Coatings solves surfaces challenges by optimizing existing formulations or developing innovative materials to comply with new regulations or replace discontinued products. We provide tailored solutions for your specific needs.
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No chromates, isocyanates, or HAPs
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Military and OEM specifications
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Small-bath, specialty coatings
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Applicator focused
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Materials
Testing
Aurora Center for Extreme Weather Materials
Our cutting-edge laboratories and dedicated exposure sites at the Aurora Center for Extreme Weather Materials—a specialized division focused on asset performance in severe weather conditions—ensure your solutions meet rigorous specifications. We back this up with comprehensive ASTM testing, including evaluations following SAE G8 (Coatings Committee) and SAE G9 (Sealants Committee) protocols.
Products
Sustainable Marine Protection
Elinor Coatings provides a diverse range of marine products engineered to meet stringent industry specifications. Our offerings focus on safer, high-performance solutions, notably utilizing chromate-free materials and actively working to remove isocyanates, VOCs, and other toxins from the surface protection process in order to protect applicators, technicians, recyclers, and the environment.
PrimoSeal
Peelable Preservation
Coating
Waterborne, one-component, low VOC, UV-resistant polyurethane/acrylic hybrid pigmented coating system. It is designed for limiting aircraft exposure to environmental damage and is easily removable from a wide range of substrates by peeling after full cure, leaving no residue.
Aluma45®
Chromium-Free Corrosion Protection
Discover Aluma45®: the ultimate magnesium-rich primer and topcoat for all aluminum alloys. Protect against corrosion, enhance adhesion, and cut costs. Originally developed for the U.S. Air Force, Aluma45® is now optimized for saltwater applications, like yachts and superstructures. Revolutionize your painting process with superior protection and efficiency. Store pre-primed aluminum for up to a year without oxidation.
ZebraShield®
Antifouling Non-Stick Clear Topcoat for Freshwater
Protect your freshwater waterfront equipment and industrial operations with ZebraShield®! This long-lasting, self-cleaning clear coating effectively defends against invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels. Ideal for water treatment plants, manufacturing, and vessels, it’s eco-friendly, non-toxic, and easy to apply on metal, plastic, fiberglass, concrete, and wood. Choose ZebraShield® for reliable, invisible protection that keeps your operations running smoothly.
