AEGIS VacMicro-Sphere Shield Technology

What is AEGIS VacMicro-Sphere Shield?

AEGIS Micro-Sphere Shield is a special ceramic-based micro-sphere paint additive which makes any paint insulate.  Surfaces that are coated with AEGIS VacMicro Shield are reluctant to conduct heat and refract as well as dissipate heat away from the surface.

Energy Savings

Because it is fluid applied, it forms a seamless monolithis seal, eliminating virtually all air infiltration which can be a major source of heat transfer in buildings. These factors equate to substantial reductions in energy usage and costs.

The application of the additives can reduce the external surface temperature from 20% to 40% which can results between 3% to 7 % reduction in the internal surface temperature.

Facts: “Reduction of heat inside the buildings can be translated into cost saving of energy bill.” 

Every one degree Celsius drop in internal surface temperature will result in a 5 % reduction in electricity bill.

How does it work?

When mixed into paint the painted surface dries to a tightly packed layer of the hard, hollow "Micro spheres” The tightly packed film reflects and dissipates heat by minimizing the path for the transfer of heat. The ceramics are able to reflect, refract and block heat radiation (loss or gain) and dissipate heat rapidly preventing heat transfer through the coating with as much as 90% of solar infrared rays and 85% of ultra violet-rays being radiated back into the atmosphere.

Picture of Aegis VacMicro Sphere at 100X magnification

The ceramic vacuum micro spheres used in the AEGIS Shield are over 60 percent voids. They are bonded directly to the surface forming a seamless blanket.

The VacMicro Spheres in the insulating ceramic additive have compressive strengths up to 6,000 psi, a softening point of about 1800° C., and they are fairly chemical resistant, with low thermal conductivity of 0.1 W / m / Deg.C.

The scientific process went one step further and improved on the ceramic VacMicro Spheres by removing all the gas inside which created a vacuum. Physics law states that nothing can move by conduction through a vacuum, since it represents an absence of matter. In effect we have a miniature thermos bottle... a microscopic hollow vacuum sphere that resists thermal conductivity.

Where can AEGIS VacMicro Sphere Shield be applied?

• Internally to prevent heat loss
• Externally to prevent heat gain
• Exposed flammable containers
• Roofs
• Heat pipes
• Attics
• Boats
• Flats
• Condominiums
• Private Housing
• Factories
• Warehouses

Benefits of AEGIS VacMicro Sphere Shield

Environment Friendly:

No detrimental effect to the environment.

Durability:

It is durable for a life long as it is resistant to water, dust and heat.

Maintainability:

Does not require any maintenance

Safety:

As it does not leach into the environment once coated, there is no side effect.

Simplicity:

It can be mixed and applied by any laymen.

Energy Savings:

The application of the AEGIS VacMicro sphere reduces the surface temperature. This will directly correspond to reduction in the electricity bills.

Conclusion

AEGIS VacMicro Sphere shield technology is an extra-ordinary and “innovative” paint additive that makes “cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter” to stay in by reflecting and/or emitting heat to its original source. It has been proven by various independent testing laboratories as well as site simulation testing that AEGIS VacMicro Sphere shield can reduce the heat built-up on the external surface by 12-150C, and the heat transfer into buildings by 3-70C. The reduction of heat inside the buildings can be translated into cost saving of energy bill.    

AEGIS VacMicro-sphere Shield Painted on a metal surface

Test using Infra-red thermal imaging confirm AEGIS Shield Efficacy

External Surface Temperatures

Internal Surface Temperatures

Modes of Heat Transfer Mechanism

Basically, there are three (3) mechanisms involved in heat transfer into buildings as follows:

1. Radiation

Energy from the sun is transferred through electromagnetic waves, and converted to “heat” when it strikes a solid surface. This sun radiation is the largest source of heat gain in a building. In this case, by reflecting or repelling the heat to the surrounding is the most effective way to prevent the heat coming into or leaving a building. However, there is no paint coating material that can reflect or repel heat 100% back to its source.

2. Conduction

After the sun radiation is converted to heat / energy on solid surface of a substrate, the heat / energy is then transferred through the enclosing thickness of walls and/or roofs. In this mechanism, a good insulation material (such as Styrofoam, fiberglass and ceramic) or “heat insulation paint coating” with low thermal conductivity value (k-Value) or high thermal resistivity (R-Value) can resist the heat transfer from the hottest surface to the cooler side.

3. Convection

After part of the heat/energy has managed to penetrate through the building walls & roofs (i.e. from the hottest surfaces to the cooler sides), the heat absorbed is finally transferred the movement of air inside the buildings. The indoor air now becomes warmer and even hotter to occupants that contributes to higher energy bill to operate air conditioner units to cool down the rooms.