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AEROSPACE

From takeoff to landing, corrosion control helps ensure long-term safety, performance and equipment integrity.

Advanced Aviation Coatings: Surface Science for Safer Skies

The aviation industry relies on the highest standards to ensure the safety and integrity of its equipment. Corrosion has both aesthetic and operational impacts on equipment that can affect aircraft performance, integrity and ultimately safety.

At RIE Coatings, we provide specialized aviation coatings at an AS9100D- and ITAR-certified Albuquerque facility. We perform the entire coating process in-house, including nondestructive testing and custom packaging of the coated components.

Our solutions offer dielectric strength, manage thermal emissivity, prevent galvanic corrosion and ensure compatibility with aerospace materials and structures.

As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company with extensive industry experience, you can rely on us to tackle complex coating projects while delivering premium services.

Compliant Coatings for Aircraft and Spacecraft

Our innovative, advanced coatings provide essential protection to satellites, drones, fixed-wings and rotary wing components.

Depending on your finishing needs, you can choose various solutions:

  • Anodizing: Meets Type II MIL-A-8625, AMS 2469, AMS 2472 and AMS 2473.
  • Chromating: Complies with AMS 2473 and AMS 2472.
  • Electroless Nickel: Adheres to AMS 2404, AMS 2405, AMS 2424 and ASTM B733.

Applications of Aviation Coatings in the Real World

RIE Coatings’ solutions perform an integral role in mitigating corrosion and extending aircraft and spacecraft life. They protect aerospace components in various ways:

Anodizing

This electrochemical surface treatment creates a corrosion-resistant oxide layer on aluminum, one of the industry’s primary structural materials. Real-world examples of its use include:

  • Safeguarding satellite housings and structures.
  • Building a hard, wear-resistant layer on helicopter rotor blades.
  • Protecting aircraft structural components from environmental degradation.

Chromating

Chromating or chromate conversion coatings provide excellent corrosion resistance properties to aluminum components. They also provide a great surface for primer paint adhesion.

This coating appears in:

  • Components that require electrical bonding.
  • Aircraft aluminum alloys.

Electroless Nickel

This treatment deposits a consistent, corrosion-resistant layer of nickel-phosphorus or nickel-boron alloy on components without using electricity.

It’s ideal for:

  • Sensitive components.
  • Restoring precise dimensional tolerances of worn parts.

Aviation Coatings for Engineered Protection

The operating environment of aerospace vehicles remains relentlessly harsh, threatening the structural integrity and aerodynamic performance of critical components. Our solutions serve as a sacrificial barrier, shielding them from the elements for long-term performance.

We apply protective coatings to various aerospace vehicles:

Satellites

In space, satellites experience solar radiation, considerable temperature changes and micrometeoroid and orbital debris impacts. Our coatings for satellites shield your components from these conditions, ensuring proper satellite functionality.

Drones

The lightweight construction of unmanned aerial vehicles increases their susceptibility to environmental factors. By applying coatings to drone wings and bodies, we empower you to supply durable equipment with less drag and better thermal control.

Aircraft

Fixed wings endure rain, sand, hail and temperature changes, which can lead to corrosion over time. To maintain structural integrity and performance, we apply commercial aircraft protective coatings, particularly along leading edges and fastener lines.

Helicopters

Rotor blades experience fatigue and environmental degradation over time. Our specialized coatings safeguard them from abrasion and corrosion to preserve their performance and structural integrity.

Benefits of Protective Coatings for the Aerospace Industry

Our solutions help each part of your build last longer, perform better, increase safety and maintain fuel efficiency.

Using our coatings provides key engineering benefits:

  • Stress corrosion cracking and material fatigue mitigation: Aviation coatings create robust barriers to safeguard vital components from degradation and failure, ensuring overall user safety and product reliability.
  • Component service life extension: Reduced exposure to the elements prolongs service life and reduces maintenance and repair frequency, lowering your customers’ operating costs and minimizing aircraft on ground situations.
  • Structural weight optimization: The lighter nature of modern coatings provides significant weight savings at the design stage and potentially improves fuel efficiency.
  • Enhanced hardness and wear resistance: Our high-temperature coatings for aircraft create hard barriers, providing superior resistance against component abrasion and wear.

Partner With Us for Aerospace-Grade Coating Solutions

Partner with RIE Coatings and experience superior, compliant services for your peace of mind. Our facility meets the strictest aerospace standards and reduces production risks and potential failures.

You will benefit from our 99.6% on-time delivery rate and RoHS- and REACH-compliant solutions. Call 320-207-3140 today to discuss your coating needs with an engineer.

Common use cases
  • Satellite
  • Drone
  • Fixed-Wing Components
  • Rotary Wing Components
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
  • UV Protection
  • Aesthetics
  • Durability
Solutions & Capabilities
Specifications
  • ASTM B733
  • AMS 2473
  • MIL-A-8625
  • AMS 2472
  • AMS 2469
  • AMS 2404
  • AMS 2405
  • AMS2424
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