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Aerospace and Space

In Aerospace and Space applications, even the smallest components must often withstand extreme conditions of pressure and temperatures. ACT coatings are engineered for high temperature, high stress, and vacuum environments—delivering reliability where it matters most.

Coating Services

ACT provides PVD and CVD coatings that have conformal coverage, consistent finish, and excellent adhesion. Our coatings could be tailored to meet custom specifications to propel your space- or aircraft  . 

ACT is proud to have been working with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) on one of their last Mars missions. Tested by Caltech, ACT coated hinges and bearings to ensure the movement of the cameras and wheels with our MoS2 coating.

We work with the largest California based Aerospace and Space companies to ensure that their often mission critical components are properly protected by ultrathin coatings that not only provide protection but add functionality such as wear resistance and ultra low friction. 

 

Applicable Coatings: All sputtered PVD coatings, TiN, CrN, Diamond-Like-Carbon (DLC), MoS2 

Shown below is the coefficient of friction (CoF) for DLC at ambient atmosphere.

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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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  • Reduced friction and wear
  • Provides thermal stability
  • Increased lubricity to minimize potential hazards
  • Improved hardness and smoothness of the material
  • Protect against corrosion with enrichment of the surface layers

Recommended Coatings for Aerospace

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

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.

These coatings are suited to high-temperature endurance, fluctuating temperatures, and extreme conditions. The coatings improve wear resistance and increase the lifetime of the component. Ultimately, this will save you time and money by avoiding repairs and equipment replacement.

PVD coating applications can be used for:

 

  • Turbines
  • Compression blades
  • Bearings
  • Mounts
  • Knuckle joints
  • Ball screws
  • Fittings
  • Assembly guides
  • Piston heads
  • Ice cutters
  • Functional instrumentation.

Who We Are

As one of the country’s leading service providers of surface coating technologies, Advanced Coating Technologies (ACT) has developed a range of surface engineered solutions along with our company being certified to handle all aerospace components for coatings. Our AS9100 License allows us to expand our horizons to apply our exclusive advanced coatings to your aerospace components. Many of our products are used throughout the aerospace industry. Our coatings can help improve efficiency, increase durability, and enhance the performance of your components.

With critical devices, the right advanced coating is extremely important in reducing long-term damage and providing outstanding protective properties to increase the lifetime of the component. ACT has a leading research & development team experienced with the aerospace industry and we are closely located to numerous aerospace company headquarters. We offer advanced coating solutions to the aerospace industry that exceed your specifications.

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You Make It First, We Make It Last!

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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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