A Versamid®-based coating helps shield the Minuteman from blasting

A Versamid-based coating helps shield the Minuteman from blasting heat Both in the silo launch environment and during re-entry, the Minuteman ICBM missile is sub­ jected to tremendous heat. At the instant of firing, hot corrosive flames envelop the missile before it leaves the silo. Again, at supersonic speeds within the atmosphere, friction creates a severe heat problem. But, the Minuteman is protected from this searing heat by a new hightemperature coating developed by Avco Cor­ poration's Research and Advanced Develop­

ment Division. Key material in this plastic shield is Versamid Polyamide Resin from Gen­ eral Mills. Our Chemists have cooperated in the development of many unique coatings for exact­ ing applications like the Minuteman. Versamid Polyamide Resins are produced exclusively by General Mills. If you are experiencing coating problems, why not contact CHEMICAt —General Mills Chemical Division, Kankakee, Illinois. DIVISION

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