Aerospace

In aerospace, even the smallest components must withstand extreme conditions. ACT coatings are engineered for high temperature, high stress, and vacuum environments—delivering reliability where it matters most.

Coating Services

ACT provides coatings that offer a uniform and consistent finish. The coatings ensure proper tolerance and are tested to ensure safety requirements are met. 

Often for the aerospace industry, there can be severe abrasive wear and crack formations that can occur in components. The PVD coating adds high hardness and low friction that can be an ideal coating for aerospace components. Another common occurrence in the aerospace industry is that fretting (adhesive transfer of material between contacting surfaces) leads to abrasive wear and crack formations in mechanical components. Applying PVD coating to mechanical components in jet engines can provide benefits by protecting against fretting. Thanks to PVD coatings high hardness and low friction, aerospace components can have an ideal metal coating.

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Coating Advantages

Aerospace parts operate in unforgiving environments: zero gravity, intense heat, constant vibration. Our coatings are developed to survive—and thrive—under these extreme conditions.
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  • Self-Lubricating for Vacuum Environments

In outer space, where traditional lubricants fail, our coatings like MoS₂ and DLC reduce friction without the need for oils or greases.

  • High Thermal and Oxidation Resistance

Withstands extreme temperatures without degrading, ensuring long-term stability and structural integrity.

  • Consistent Dimensional Tolerances

Ultra-thin and conformal coatings ensure no dimensional distortion—essential for high-precision aerospace parts.

  • Corrosion and Fatigue Resistance

Our coatings help resist corrosion from moisture, chemical exposure, and stress cycling in air and space applications.

Recommended Coatings for Aerospace

TiN
AlTiN
TiAlN
ZrN
CrN
DLC
DLC Plus
NACO
NACRO
ALTISIN
X-LC (MOS)
Quantum(x)
NEXCEL

Our experience in aerospace coating applications spans satellite hardware, propulsion systems, and internal flight components.

  • DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)

Reduces wear in components subjected to motion and vibration.

  • CrN (Chromium Nitride)

Combines corrosion protection with high load-bearing properties.

  • TiN (Titanium Nitride)

A versatile option for components requiring both wear protection and performance validation.

Who We Are

Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT) is one of the largest coating providers on the West Coast. ACT provides a state-of-the-art facility, high-end equipment, and an experienced team that you can count on. We have been SoCal’s premier service provider of surface coating technologies for more than a decade.

ACT has a long history of developing hard coatings to help increase the wear resistance of cutting tools. Our goal is to offer you quality services and advanced coating solutions. ACT offers 20+ coating options, which include custom coatings that are tailored for your cutting tool needs.

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Why Choose ACT?

When you work with ACT, you get more than a coating—you get a strategic advantage.

  • PVD and DLC Coating Capabilities
  • Extensive Material and Coating Testing
  • Customized finishes to match your performance and brand goals
  • Industry-Leading Research and Development Team
  • Ph.D. Scientist on staff
  • ISO 9001 & AS9100 Certified
  • AS9100 Certified, Aerospace Quality Control Certification
  • Trusted by performance brands and custom shops nationwide
  • Enhanced quality control & quick turnaround

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