Approximately one third of the 46,700 annual residential electrical fires are attributed to wire insulation issues. Furthermore, electrical issues are a leading cause of boat fires and are often implicated in fires in ground and air vehicles. Wiring insulation and conductors are susceptible to aging, damage (due to abrasion, flexing, tension, maintenance and inspection handling, and even animals), and degradation due to the environment and chemical exposure. These issues affect electrical systems including those found in air, water and ground vehicles, and both portable and stationary electrical equipment. Even when not causing fires, these issues routinely affect major systems.

An entirely new solution is PATCH, which is a multipurpose chemical solution for electrical wire and surface protection which works as a temporary fix to maintain conductivity in mission critical systems. PATCH is non-toxic, water soluble and harmless to surrounding equipment.

PATCH can be applied via brush or spray as either a corrective or preventive measure for critical wiring systems. Whether used on frayed wires during repair or intact wiring during assembly, PATCH continually restores insulation, eliminates active shorts and prevents future ones. With its self-healing capabilities, PATCH offers ongoing defense against short-induced electrical fires. PATCH works by inhibiting dendrite growth on wires, while acting as a corrosion inhibitor on contacts, battery cases, and metal surfaces.

PATCH is a new product, with no competing nor similar products. As such, PATCH will be a valuable addition to commercial and government entities. It enhances commercial wire/cabling and battery manufacturing markets, as well as warranty services, commercial and residential buildings, the water sports industry, and wet/outdoor environment electronics. PATCH enhances system safety by minimizing fire risk, mitigating mission failure, and safeguarding lives from electrical incidents. It is effective at a variety of voltages, effective up to 270 VDC, 440 VAC, up to 800Hz.

PATCH is now being readied to market to original equipment and wire manufacturers, service and repair technicians, and do-it-yourself consumers. It is offered in translucent or color versions, and brush-on or spray versions. The company’s next step is to prepare a PATCH product that can be placed on bare wire at manufacture before the insulation layer is applied.

PATCH is a commercial product created and manufactured by D’Angelo Technologies, LLC, (D5T), a woman-owned, certified Small Business, located in Xenia, Ohio. D5T provides engineering R&D capabilities to the DoD community, and to civil, and commercial clients. Leveraging their experience and expertise, D5T provides high quality technical solutions to their customers by offering engineering prototyping, coding, 3D modeling, small-scale manufacturing, and reengineering services.