HYDROFEND SH-2
SUPERHYDROPHOBIC (2-Step Coating)

HYDROFEND SH-2 is a high-performance superhydrophobic coating designed for marine and terrestrial telecom equipment such as microwave antennas, 5G antennas, radomes, and related components. It helps prevent rain fade, reduces ice and snow accumulation, and ensures reliable performance in harsh weather.


Key Features & Benefits

  • RF Transparent: Allows radio frequencies to pass with minimal disruption.

  • Rain Fade Control: Mitigates signal degradation caused by rain, snow, and ice.

  • Optimized for Ku/Ka Bands: Maintains signal strength and clarity.

  • Water Film Prevention: Avoids moisture buildup that can distort signals.


Primary Applications

  • Satellite & Antenna Protection: Minimizes signal loss on dishes, radomes, arrays, and flat panel antennas.

  • Sensor Performance Enhancement: Reduces rain-related signal loss in wind and radiometric sensors.

  • Ice & Snow Defense: Shields mid-path reflectors and repeaters from build-up.

  • Moisture-Sensitive Electronics: Safeguards motors, PCBs, switches, and connectors.


Product Specifications

HYDROFEND SH-2 is an air-dry, 2-step coating system applied at approximately 100 microns thickness. Once applied:

  • Water beads and rolls off the surface, preventing film formation.

  • The surface appears frosted due to the nano-texture.

  • Maintains superhydrophobic performance over time and under varied conditions.

  • Ideal for anti-wetting, anti-icing, and anti-snow use cases.

Longevity: SH-2 repels water, ice, and snow for multiple years.
Maintenance: Can be cleaned with a light water spray; physical abrasion may reduce performance.
Application Method: Best applied via spray for a smooth, uniform finish.
Coverage: Approx. 10 m² per 500 ml x2, depending on thickness.

  • Application: Roll-on (gravity feed HVLP for large projects)

  • Drying time: 2 hours

  • Colors: Frosty-White or Black (#17038), Brown (# 33105), Cool Grey (# 7035), Desert Tan (# 33446), French grey (# J724), Green (# 34094), Grey (# 36270), Insignia White (# 27875), Laundry Blue (# 2407005), Sand (# 33303), and White (# 37925).

  • Flammable solvents: Base-coat non-flammable, Dry Top-coat non-flammable

  • Storage temperature: 20-30°C

  • Shelf life: 1 year

  • Durability: 1 – 5 years (varies based on environmental conditions)

  • Dielectric constant: 3 at 100 MHz

  • Electrical resistivity: ~2 tera ohms

  • Taber abrasion: Super-hydrophobic after 10 cycles with CS10 wheel

  • Thickness: 80-100 micrometers