Boeing B737 Brake Sleeve HVAF Coating
European Union REACh Legislature As the Sunset date of September 2024 for the REACh imposed ban on hexavalent chromium in the EU quickly approaches, will your business be ready when the lights turn off? Adapting to market changes is crucial for the long-term success and sustainability of any business. Adaptable companies can respond quickly to market trends, emerging technologies, and […]
Boeing B777 Pin HVAF Coating
Chrome Plating Processing vs Hybrid HVAF Coating The Aerospace industry is moving away from traditional chrome plating. I frequently get asked, “Can Hybrid HVAF process hundreds of thousands of parts that are currently chrome plated”. The answer is a YES, Hybrid HVAF can achieve very high spray rates therefore, a significant amount of coating material can be applied in a […]
Wide Body Axle HVAF Coating
Production Cost Comparison – HYBRID HVAF vs HVOF vs Chrome Plating The image below compares the direct plating/coating costs on a wide body 8-journal axle. HVOF costing using a hydrogen fuelled DJ2600 torch at a spray rate of 2.5kg/hr and a chrome plating 15,000-amp rectifier. The propane fuelled HYBRID HVAF AH-6 torch using a spray rate of 25kg/hr. A main […]
Wide Body Piston HVAF Coating
Production Cost comparison – HYBRID HVAF vs HVOF vs Chrome Plating The image below compares the direct plating/coating costs on a wide body piston. HVOF costing using a hydrogen fuelled DJ2600 torch at a spray rate of 2.5kg/hr. The propane fuelled HYBRID HVAF AH-6 torch used a spray rate of 25kg/hr. The cost would definitely decrease when using our maximum […]