Hangar 9 UltraCote ParkLite - True Red

Introduction

Hangar 9 is bringing its UltraCote® line of covering to indoor and outdoor electrical light-weight aircraft with ParkLite®. UltraCote has actually proven itself to be the premier brand within the market and the preferred option for modelers seeking to finish their balsa aircraft projects. At 13 microns thick, ParkLite is the perfect option for light-weight aircraft and will be available in 16 popular UltraCote colors.

Weight: 1.07 ounces per square lawn (36 grams per square meter)



Application Temperature levels

Adhesive activation

At 200 degrees F the adhesive on ParkLite ends up being active, enabling the covering to be connected to the design. While 200 degrees F will totally bond the to the design, it is well below the temperature that causes ParkLite to shrink. This is precisely what's required when first attaching covering to the design to prevent the covering from distorting.

Shrink Start temperature - 280 degrees F

At 280 degree F ParkLite begins to shrink. This is called the shrink start point. After the covering is connected utilizing an iron set to 200 degrees F, the next action is to shrink the covering. This initial shrinking is finished with the iron set at 280 degrees F.

Maximum Shrinkage Temperature level - 350 degrees F

At 350 degrees F, ParkLite reaches it's optimal shrinking point. Raising the temperature above this will not cause it to shrink more.

This covering is not ideal for foam designs due to the fact that of the high shrinkage temperature.

Please read the guidelines consisted of with each roll of ParkLite for the total application guidelines and pro-user tips.

Specifications

Length: 78 in (2m)
Width: 23.5 in (600mm)
Weight: 1.07 ounces per square lawn (36 grams per square meter)