Abstract: An integral suppressor assembly including a trunnion integrally extending from the front of the upper receiver, a tubular hand guard mounted to the trunnion, and a suppressor baffle mounted to the rifle barrel within the hand guard. The trunnion provides a structural interface for connecting the hand guard to the upper receiver, as well as the rifle barrel. The suppressor baffle seats within and encloses the muzzle end of the hand guard and is detachably connected to the end of the rifle barrel The interior of the hand guard forms a large expansion chamber around the barrel that works in conjunction with the suppressor baffle to reduce the noise signature of the weapon. The suppressor baffle is configured to have vent channels that direct the expanding combustion gases expelling the bullet from the barrel rearward into the expansion chamber of the hand guard before ultimately venting through the suppressor baffle.

Abstract: A modified elongate ammunition magazine, the magazine being modified by modifying an elongate, single plane magazine by removing its end cap so as to provide an elongate modified magazine having an upper end for attaching to said magazine well of a firearm, a lower end, and a through passageway therebetween, and a clip leg base attached thereto and also attachable to a high capacity ammunition magazine housing, the clip leg base configured such that when it is attached to said modified magazine to construct a feed clip assembly, and when the clip leg base is also attached to a high capacity magazine, and when the upper end of the modified magazine is installed into a firearm, an ammunition passageway is defined from an ammunition outlet of a high capacity ammunition magazine housing, through the modified magazine, and to a firearm. Also provided is a last linked assembly including a loose or spreadable link.

Abstract: A method of designing a wearable air blast wave energy protection device includes computer modeling at least two candidate reflective materials for a first human-protective and primarily reflective response to a specified incident air blast wave energy. The method includes selecting a layer of a first material from the at least two candidate reflective materials based on the computer modeling of the at least two candidate reflective materials. The method includes computer modeling at least two candidate attenuative materials for a second human-protective and primarily attenuative response and computer modeling another at least two candidate attenuative materials for a third human-protective and primarily attenuative response. The method further includes selecting a first attenuating-region material and a second attenuating-region material.

Abstract: A method for acquiring the coordinates of a trigger point of a projectile above a plot of land on which a target is located, said method being characterized in that it includes the following steps: performing a three-dimensional acquisition of the plot of land using a laser observation means, constructing by calculation, and then displaying an image of the plot of land from a bird's eye view observation direction, and recovering the coordinates of the trigger point desired for the projectile after the positioning said area on the image of the land. The invention also relates to a fire control implementing such a method.

Abstract: A retrofit apparatus is disclosed for a gas-operated reloading firearm having a pressure control unit to operate the firearm in either manual or semi-automatic operation. The pressure control unit is coupled to the reloading unit to reduce a gas flow to the reloading unit in a first configuration and allow the gas flow to the reloading unit in a second configuration. A controller is coupled to the pressure control unit to operate the firearm in the first or second configuration. The firearm operates in a first configuration requiring manual operation until it receives continuous manual actuation to enable the reloading unit in a second configuration.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dual-rate brake vacuum booster including a control valve body, a rubber reaction plate and a reaction rod, the rubber reaction plate being clamped between an end face of the control valve body and a base plate of the reaction rod, wherein accommodating spaces for accommodating an expansion deformation of the rubber reaction plate are respectively provided between a periphery of an end portion on one side of the rubber reaction plate and a periphery of the end face of the control valve body, and between a periphery of an end portion on the other side of the rubber reaction plate and the base plate of the reaction rod. The dual-rate brake vacuum booster prolongs the service life of the rubber reaction plate and can realize the dual-rate braking without using an additional element, thereby resulting in easy processing, simple structure and reduced cost.

Abstract: A novel actuator contains a housing having a first end, a second end, and an inner wall. A piston rod assembly is contained within the housing, wherein the assembly contains a piston rod, a first end cap fixed at one end of the piston rod, and a second end cap fixed at an opposing end of the piston rod. An energy management device is constrained about an outer diameter of the first end cap, wherein upon actuation of the actuator, the energy management device may under predetermined conditions be deformed upon movement of said piston rod.

Abstract: A bicycle hydraulic operation device comprises a bracket, a hydraulic cylinder, a piston a lever, and a first biasing member. The bracket includes a gripping portion configured to be gripped by a rider. The piston is disposed within the hydraulic cylinder and movable between an initial position and an actuated position. The lever is pivotally mounted to the bracket around a first axis and operatively coupled to the piston to move the piston in response to pivotal movement of the lever from a rest position to an operated position. The first biasing member is operatively coupled to the piston and the lever outside the hydraulic cylinder such that the first biasing member biases the piston toward the initial position and biases the lever toward the rest position.

Abstract: A soft composite actuator is described, including a first elastomeric layer; a strain limiting layer; and a first radially constraining layer, wherein the first elastomeric layer is disposed between the first radially constraining layer and the strain limiting layer; and the elastomeric layer, the strain limiting layer, and the radially constraining layer are bonded together to form at least one bladder for holding pressurized fluid. Methods of using and making of the soft composite actuator are described.

Abstract: An Environmental Control System may use an electronic particle separation system to control humidity in an aircraft. The electronic particle separation system may include a particle separator, a sensor module, and a controller configured to receive signals from the sensor module, and operate the particle separator based on the received sensor signals. In some embodiments, the controller may include a processor which may determine whether the particle separator is being operated under an ozone related condition exceeding a threshold operating condition. If one of the threshold operating conditions is exceeded, the particle separator may be turned off which may control the amount of ozone present in the aircraft.

Abstract: The invention relates to an on-site medical gas production plant (100) comprising a unit (50) for purifying gas, such as air, a first compartment (A) for storing purified gas, and a main gas line (10) fluidically connecting the gas purification unit (50) to the said first storage compartment (A). It furthermore comprises a three-way actuated valve (VA) arranged on the main gas line (10) upstream of the first storage compartment (A), and furthermore connected to the atmosphere (at 12) via a vent line (11), as well as an operating device (4) which controls at least the three-way actuated valve (VA), and at least a first gas analysis device (D1) of which a first measurement line (29) is fluidically connected (at 28) to the main line (10), upstream of the three-way actuated valve (VA), and which is electrically connected to the said operating device (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to an on-site medical gas production plant (100) comprising a unit (50) for purifying gas, such as air, a first compartment (A) for storing purified gas, and a main gas line (10) fluidically connecting the gas purification unit (50) to the said first storage compartment (A). It furthermore comprises a three-way actuated valve (VA) arranged on the main gas line (10) upstream of the first storage compartment (A), and furthermore connected to the atmosphere (at 12) via a vent line (11), as well as an operating device (4) which controls at least the three-way actuated valve (VA), and at least a first gas analysis device (D1) of which a first measurement line (29) is fluidically connected (at 28) to the main line (10), upstream of the three-way actuated valve (VA), and which is electrically connected to the said operating device (4).

Abstract: A crude natural gas stream treatment system comprising a first supersonic separator and a second supersonic separator, wherein the first supersonic separator comprises a crude gas inlet, a dry gas outlet and a first liquid outlet; wherein the second supersonic separator comprises a dry gas inlet, a treated gas outlet and a second liquid gas outlet, and wherein the dry gas outlet is in fluid communication with the dry gas inlet is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to self-cross-linkable and self-cross-linked aromatic polyimide polymers, their membranes and methods for making and using these polymers and membranes. The self-cross-linkable aromatic polyimide polymer described in the present invention comprises both hydroxyl functional groups and carboxylic acid functional groups. The self-cross-linked aromatic polyimide was formed via heating the self-cross-linkable aromatic polyimide polymer at ?300° C. The self-cross-linked aromatic polyimide membranes exhibit high selectivity in separation of mixtures of gases and liquids.

Abstract: An Environmental Control System may use an electronic air treatment system to control humidity in an aircraft. The electronic air treatment system may use an electronic charging system and a separation system. A turbine rotor may drive a power generating stage to provide high voltage power to the electronic charging system. The charging stage may charge airflow passing through to repel liquid particles away from the airflow. Liquid droplets may be collected and centrifugally flung toward a periphery of the separation system. The liquid particles may be collected outside of the airflow, which may be allowed to pass through the separation system and out to a destination in the aircraft without the collected liquid.

Abstract: An Environmental Control System may use an electronic particle separation system to control humidity in an aircraft. The electronic particle separation system may include a charging stage and a collecting stage. The charging stage may charge airflow passing through to repel liquid particles away from the airflow. Liquid droplets may be collected by the collecting stage and centrifugally flung toward a periphery of a separator. The liquid particles may be collected outside of the airflow which may be allowed to pass through the separator and out to a destination in the aircraft without the collected liquid.

Abstract: A humidifier for treating humidified air with germicidal light is provided. The humidifier includes a water reservoir, an atomizer to atomize a supply of water, and an ultraviolet light source to expose the atomized water to germicidal light. The ultraviolet light source extends vertically within a cylindrical channel to irradiate the atomized water dissipating upwardly from the atomizer. The water reservoir can include a carbon filter and a hardness-removing module for removing containments and metal oxides from the water supply. A control panel indicates the remaining useful life of the ultraviolet light source, the carbon filter and the hardness-removing module based on historical humidifier usage and water quality levels.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing particulates from a multiple-phase fluid stream is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a treatment chamber having a fluid inlet for receiving the multiple-phase fluid stream. The apparatus also comprises a recovery chamber having a gas channel and a liquid channel in fluid communication with the treatment chamber at a gas and a liquid port, respectively. The gas and liquid channels converge at an intake port of a fluid outlet for discharging particulate-removed gas and liquid.

Abstract: A pump (10) comprising a pump casing (20) having front and rear sides (23, 24) with a pumping chamber (38), a chamber inlet (26) and a discharge outlet (27). An impeller (40) within the chamber rotates about an axis. The chamber includes an inner region at or near the axis and an outer region remote from the axis within which is the discharge outlet. The impeller includes a shroud (42) having front and rear faces (43, 44) with a plurality of pumping vanes (46). A collection chamber (60) is provided at the rear side of the pump casing in fluid communication with the pumping chamber. The impeller includes one or more passageways (52) through the shroud, one end opening into the collection chamber and the other opening into the pumping chamber through the impeller front face. A flow inducer (70, 72) is within the collection chamber, which includes a venting outlet (62) and a transfer outlet zone in fluid communication with the outer region of the pumping chamber.

Abstract: A method of producing oil and gas from a gathering manifold or a well. The method includes the steps of channeling field production into a sealed vessel through an inlet pipe, and permitting oil and gas components of the field production to separate naturally from water and other fluids within the vessel. The method further includes the steps of evacuating the separated oil and gas from the vessel via pipelines attached to the vessel at locations corresponding to the separated oil and gas, and pumping seawater into the vessel to pressurize the vessel and thereby aid in the production of oil and gas from the vessel.

Abstract: Embodiments for a tubular ceramic-carbonate dual-phase membrane and methods for manufacturing the tubular ceramic-carbonate dual-phase membrane are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vapor retarder membrane, intended to be used for improving the airtightness of a building or of a room, comprising at least one active layer having a water vapor permeability which increases with the surrounding relative humidity, said active layer comprising at least 90% by weight of a blend of ethylene/vinyl alcohol (EVOH) copolymer and of a copolyamide 6-6.6 (PA666), the latter having a melting point below 210° C.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an infuser and an infusion-container lifting structure thereof. The infusion-container lifting structure is used in an infuser and comprises a cover body placed in a top opening of the infuser, a lifting button provided at an upper surface side of the cover body, an infusion container for accommodating an infusion and provided at a lower surface side of the cover body, a lifting shaft configured to extend through the cover body and have one end fixed to the infusion container and the other end fixed to the lifting button, and a clip assembly arranged in the cover body, with one end fixed to the cover body and the other end pressed against the lifting shaft elastically such that the lifting shaft is slidable under an external force and maintained at its position when the external force is released. With the disclosure, the user will feel comfortable when manually lifting and lowering the infusion container in use.

Abstract: The invention concerns a system (1) for admixture of a material in powder or liquid form into a fluid stream comprising a container (5) enclosing the material (8). The container cooperates with an outlet (3) of a fluid dispensing unit (4) such as a spigot or faucet and at least a part of the container (5) is permeable for the fluid (9) dispensed from the fluid dispensing unit (4). Further the system (1) comprises a device (2) configured to cooperate with the outlet and the container(5), and the device (2) is made in a material non-permeable for the fluid (9) and said system comprises position means (6) configured to position and to sustain the container(5) in a defined relation to said device (2).

Abstract: A battery-powered adjustable revolving skewer to be used in built barbecue pits as in any other arrangement in which is allowed to put a heat source (embers) and two supports to sustain the ends of the battery-powered adjustable revolving skewer.

Abstract: The invention discloses a juicer, includes a base, a motor assembly, a cutter disk, a collar and an elevator assembly. The elevator assembly is configured for lifting up or lowering down the collar in accordance to user's operations, as a result a distance between the collar and the cutter disk is adjusted and the area of each filter hole that being covered or sealed by the collar is adjusted. The present invention can realize changing the size of filter holes, to control fiber flow through. Thus pure juice and different content of insoluble dietary fiber vegetables and fruits juice can be obtained.

Abstract: A bale forming apparatus and a bale forming method form cylindrical bales. An intake device conveys material into a bale forming chamber. A bale is formed in the bale forming chamber. A bale pushing device pushes the bale onto a bale supporting construction being in a bale receiving position. This bale supporting construction buffers the bale. A pivoting mechanism pivots the bale supporting construction carrying the bale from the bale receiving position into a bale supporting position. The distance between the bale on the bale supporting construction and the outlet is increased. The creation of a further bale in the bale forming chamber is started. The bale supporting construction carrying the bale is pivoted from the bale supporting position into a bale ejecting position. The bale is ejected.

Abstract: A hydraulic extrusion press includes at least one ram, the ram being driven by hydraulic oil from a main line and a hydraulic control pressure being used to control the extrusion press. To minimize non-productive periods, the control pressure is also supplied to the main line. The main line and the pressure control system are connected with one another on the pressure side.

Abstract: A roll cover is particular suited for use in an apparatus for producing or surface finishing a fibrous web, such as a web of paper or of cardboard. The roll cover is formed on a roll core of metal or of a fiber-reinforced plastic and includes a matrix system wherein fillers are provided. The fillers provided are three or more in number and they have different median particle sizes.

Abstract: A method of stencil printing small aspect features includes performing a stencil print stroke across a stencil having at least one small aspect opening with a stencil printer having a squeegee blade, and venting an area below the at least one small aspect opening. Another method includes performing a stencil print stroke across a stencil having at least one small aspect opening with a stencil printer having a multi-blade squeegee, and venting an area below the at least one small aspect opening. A stencil printer includes a stencil having apertures formed therein, and a print head positioned over the stencil and configured to deposit viscous material within the apertures of the stencil. The print head includes a support, a first pair of blades secured to the support, and a second pair of blades secured to the support.

Abstract: A stencil includes a substrate defining at least one aperture extending therethrough. The at least one aperture provides a template for painting a design on an underlying surface. The stencil is also provided with an adhesive layer at least partially covering one side of the substrate. The adhesive layer is a reversible adhesive configured to temporarily attach the stencil to an underlying surface and leave the underlying surface unmarked after removal. The reversible adhesive retains an adhesion property for a plurality of adhesion cycles.

Abstract: A method is provided of charging an inker in a lithographic printing press. The method comprises placing all of the printing units of the printing press in an off impression position, with a continuous substrate passing through the printing units, each printing unit including a blanket cylinder; and in one or more printing units of the plurality of printing units, moving the takeaway roller into contact with the blanket cylinder of the printing unit. Thereafter, the method includes driving the ink train, plate cylinder, blanket cylinder and the take away roller at a first surface speed, whereby the ink from the ink train transmitted to the plate cylinder from the ink train, from the plate cylinder to the blanket cylinder, and from the blanket cylinder to the take away roller; and during said driving step, keeping the continuous substrate stationary or moving the continuous substrate at a second surface speed less than 50% of the first surface speed.

Abstract: A method of inking a substrate in a printing press is provided. The printing press includes a plurality of printing units, each printing unit includes a blanket cylinder, a plate cylinder and an inker. The method includes the steps of running the plate cylinder, blanket cylinder and inker at a press speed, driving the inker independently, printing on a substrate with a desired ink film thickness at the press speed and stopping the press for a press stop event. Stopping the press further includes stopping the inker at a maximum stop rate, stopping the plate cylinder and blanket cylinder at a normal stop rate and moving the plate cylinder and blanket cylinder into an off impression position.

Abstract: A rotary device for high-speed printing or coating of a web substrate is disclosed. The printing system provides a gravure roll rotatable about an axis at a surface velocity, ?, and a fluid channel having a pressure drop throughout the fluid channel due to friction, Pf, disposed therein. The fluid channel is disposed generally parallel to the axis at a distance, Rin, relative to the axis. The fluid channel provides fluid communication of a fluid having a fluid vapor pressure, Pv, and a fluid density, ?, from a first position external to the gravure roll to a web substrate contacting surface of the gravure roll. The web substrate contacting surface is located at a distance, Rout, relative to the axis. Rin is determined from the relationship: R in R out > 1 - 2 ? ( P out - P v + P f ) ? ? ? v 2 where Pout=static pressure of the fluid channel at the web substrate contacting surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a collinear printing method with roller-type upfront gold-stamping, matting and snowflake printed patterns and a printed product manufactured by the method. In a roller-type seven-color automatic printing machine, an adhesive glue is filled into a first printing ink set, and a second printing ink set is modified to be a cold stamping device and mounted with a drum-shaped foil, and the middle section of each printing ink set is filled with printing inks of different desired colors, and the last printing ink set is filled with a repulsive paint and a gold paint. In a printing manufacturing process, a printed matter is processed by a partial cold stamping operation, each of the expected color printing operations is completed in a same-line procedure, the last printing ink set coats the repulsive paint and the gold paint onto the printed matter, and a ground or snowflake pattern is printed onto the printed matter in the same-line according to the mesh size of a mesh ink roller of the gold paint.

Abstract: A method and printing press for performing the method is provided for recording print processing conditions on a printed web of a rewind roll during operation of a printing press to print a print job, including associating sensed printing process parameters with tracked locations on the web at which the printing process parameters were sensed such that, for each tracked location, there is an associated set of printing process parameters; storing in memory, for each tracked location, the associated set of printing process parameters; and storing in memory an identification of the rewind roll, and an association of the rewind roll with the associated set of printing process parameters for each tracked location.

Abstract: A printing plate for monotype prints includes a viscoelastic gel composition having a viscoelastic polymer selected from a hydrogenated poly-isoprene/butadiene polymer, poly(styrene-butadiene-styrene), poly(styrene-butadiene)n, poly(styrene-isoprene-styrene), poly(styrene-isoprene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene), poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene-styrene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene), poly(styrene-ethylene-propylene)n, poly(styrene-ethylene-butylene)n, polystyrene, polybutylene, poly(ethylene-propylene), poly(ethylene-butylene), polypropylene, polyethylene, polyurethane and silicone, and a combination thereof, and a plasticizing oil. The viscoelastic gel composition has a smooth surface and is formed as a sheet and shaped for use as a printing plate. A method for using the elastomeric gel printing plates of the present invention is also provided.

Abstract: A dry cleaning apparatus, assembly and method provides for a dry flexographic plate cleaner apparatus that is configured as a unitary subassembly to be used within a printing press assembly. The cleaner apparatus and subassembly comprise a plurality of motorized drives such that, among other things, a cleaning roller can be moved towards and away from the rotating printing plate so as to achieve optimum spacing. This also allows the press operator to make adjustments to the cleaner apparatus and subassembly without having to stop the printing press assembly. The apparatus and subassembly is further removable from the printing press assembly as may be desired or required for service. Additionally, the apparatus, assembly and method of the present invention also provides for use of at least one controller for electronically controlling the apparatus in accordance with the method and implementing optimized cleaning capabilities and functionalities.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organic solvent-based concentrated ink composition for gravure printing which shows good print density, printability, and laminatability even in gravure printing using a shallow cylinder. The organic solvent-based concentrated ink composition for gravure printing mainly includes a pigment; binder resin; and an organic solvent. The pigment includes at least one of an organic pigment and an inorganic pigment. The binder resin includes polyurethane resin. A solution obtainable by dissolving 30 parts by mass of the polyurethane resin in 70 parts by mass of the organic solvent has a viscosity of 100 to 500 mPa·s/25° C. The concentrated ink composition has a viscosity of 10 to 1000 mPa·s/25° C. and has a viscosity in gravure printing of 12 to 23 s/25° C. in terms of the efflux time from a Zahn cup #3.

Abstract: A timing module for use in a detonating system which includes discriminating and validating arrangements which sense and validate at least one characteristic of at least one parameter produced by at least one shock tube event and an electronic timer which executes a timing interval in response thereto.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety arming system for an explosive charge. According to the invention, the system comprises: an arming actuator (4) for moving a sleeve (19), supporting a detonator (20), from a fixed safety position to a fixed armed position; and a disarming actuator (5) arranged opposite the arming actuator (4) and capable of returning the sleeve (19) from the fixed arming position to the fixed safety position.

Abstract: A cartridge for use in a gun comprises a case, a gas generator, a piston, a stopper, and at least one channel for the passage of gas in and/or around the stopper wherein the piston is axially slideabiy contained in the case, the gas generator is located within the case adjacent a first end of the case, and the stopper is slideabiy contained within the piston for closing the at least one channel.

Abstract: A projectile for a firearm and a method of making the projectile. The projectile separates into fragments upon striking a target. The direction and paths of the fragment are determined by the dimensions and shape of the fragments.

Abstract: A bifurcation method and system for a passive continuous belay system that allows for a user to select multiple pathways using intermediate tracks. A main track and the intermediate tracks provide a linear passive continuous belay using an anchor mechanism that is configured to grasp the outside of the structural member track, using rolling elements and/or low-friction sliding. The user may select multiple pathways using intermediate lateral tracks to provide Cartesian movement at designated (e.g., perpendicular) transition or junction points. Desired tracks may be selected by a user via sliding along a support plate or track in a junction box and/or by rotating a portion of the junction box. Amusement attraction activities that include non-harnessed play may be intertwined or located adjacent to activities utilizing harnessed play.

Abstract: A chassis front assembly, a chassis rear assembly and a chassis intermediate assembly are disclosed. The chassis front assembly and the chassis rear assembly are connected to the chassis intermediate assembly for forming a chassis. A kit is also disclosed. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A valve interlock system for a railcar including a valve stem locking subsystem that includes a coupling device rotatably coupled to the valve stem. The coupling device is substantially stationary in the longitudinal direction and rotatably translatable about a longitudinal axis and defines an engagement slot thereon. The subsystem also includes a stationary support member extending toward the coupling device in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and includes a locking member that is transversely translatable and complimentary with the engagement slot. The subsystem also includes a biasing device coupled to the locking member that increases an engagement bias as the locking member is transversely translated away from the engagement slot. The subsystem further includes a valve operator assembly that includes a longitudinally and rotatably translatable body configured to regulate the slot engagement bias as a function of a longitudinal position of the body.

Abstract: A paneling element for lining the inside of a side wall of a rail vehicle has a plate-shaped base body and an angled strip element which extends substantially parallel to an end side of the base body and which is embodied in one piece with the base body. The base body and the strip element form a receptacle in which a connecting element can be accommodated. The paneling element can be connected to the inside of the side wall by way of the connecting element. As a result, the paneling element can be easily and cost-effectively attached in a secure fashion to the inside of the side wall of the rail vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention includes: an outside plate; first frames each including a first head portion; and second frames each including a second head portion and arranged perpendicular to the first frames. At each of portions where the first frames and the second frames intersect with each other, the second head portion is arranged on the first head portion so as to overlap the first head portion.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for an entry area of a rail vehicle includes a rod-shaped holding element that has a passage opening; a doorpost paneling element for covering a doorpost, wherein the doorpost paneling element has a passage opening; a spacer element that is arranged between the holding element and the doorpost paneling element and has a passage opening; a connecting element for connecting the doorpost paneling element to the doorpost, wherein the connecting element is arranged on a side of the doorpost paneling element facing away from the spacer element and has a passage opening; and a connecting screw, which is screwed through the passage opening of the holding element, the passage opening of the spacer element and the passage opening of the doorpost paneling element in the passage opening of the connecting element.

Abstract: A composition based on a certain chromium-free silicate-based binder is described. The one-part slurry composition is an aqueous solution of lithium-doped potassium silicate in combination with an aluminum or aluminum alloy powder. The one-part slurry composition produces a corresponding coating exhibiting improved performance at a reduced coating thickness.