By Jessica Smock How W aterproofing W orks Objects placed in vacuum sealed chamber Special formula of chemicals is released in gaseous form Because of the lack of oxygen in the chamber the formula is able to coat every surface of the object ID: 322433
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Waterproofing Technology
By Jessica SmockSlide2
How W
aterproofing
Works
Objects placed in vacuum sealed chamber
Special formula of chemicals is released in gaseous form
Because of the lack of oxygen in the chamber the formula is able to coat every surface of the objectSlide3
Leading Companies in Waterproofing
HzO
with its product
WaterBlock
Liquipel
P2i with its product
Aridion
and ion-MaskSlide4
HzO and
Waterblock
Working with the United States Department of Defense to be used on communication used by the troops
Has a thicker formula that allows the electronic devices to be submerged for hours underwater
HzO websiteSlide5
Liquipel
Specializes in waterproofing phones, tablets and mp3 players
Individuals can send in their devices and have them waterproofed for as low as $60
Devices cannot be submerged for long periods of time. Only for accidental spill
Liquipel websiteSlide6
P2i
Aridion
has been formulated to protect mobile devices and mp3 players
Ion-Mask has been formulated to coat many different objects such as fabrics, shoes and hard surfaces
P2i websiteSlide7
Comparison of Companies
Companies
HzO
Liquipel
P2i
Years in Business
4
5
8
Type of User
Larger scale manufacturing companies such as the U.S Department of Defense
Everyday users who wish to pay a fee to have their electronic devices waterproofed
Companies such as Motorola and Timberland who sell products with the waterproof technology
Degree of Water Imperviousness
High
Low
Medium
Accessibility
Low
High
Medium
Product uses on different types of devices and materials
Phones, mp3, tablets
Apple products, certain Motorola, HTC and Samsung products
Phones, mp3, tablets, fabric, and hard surfaces. Slide8
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