Technology
The leading edge of PVD
Exposing gas turbine engines to erosive and corrosive environments is extremely damaging to the compressor section—leading to a decrease in overall engine efficiency and performance and expensive maintenance costs.
As pioneers in PVD coating technology, we continue to innovate ways to protect gas turbine engines. Our OEM-approved coatings protect airfoils against particle erosion, corrosion, and fluid erosion during engine operation.
AHS International Harry T. Jensen Award
FAA Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) Program
R&D Magazine 100 most technologically significant products introduced in 2013
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESCTP)
Our experience and commitment to innovation are recognized
Between the millions of airfoils we have coated, industry recognition and field-proven success—we have earned our reputation as the leader in aerospace coating technology.
At the forefront of innovation
Our nanostructured PVD coatings are recognized as the highest industry standard. The coating technology has saved customers well over $1 billion in maintenance, parts replacements, operational and fuel costs.
Meticulously designed and field proven, BlackGold® provides significant erosion protection and corrosion protection.
For over 20 years, this award-winning coating has successfully operated and saved customers over $1 billion in operational and maintenance costs.
MEERER™ is the new standard for hydraulically smooth surfaces that enhances engine performance. Combine MEERER™ with BlackGold® for long lasting surface finish retention.
- Customer focused
Delivering unique solutions for our customers everyday, our team brings technical competency and forward-thinking in designing and manufacturing coatings. Our customers demand the highest in aerospace quality standards, and we deliver.
- Superior quality
Our highly skilled team continuously innovates coating technology and processes to meet the strictest Aerospace and OEM quality standards including NADCAP and AS9100. Our record speaks for itself—we've successfully delivered millions of coated compressor airfoils to our customers.
- On-time delivery
Our state-of-the-art equipment and streamlined processes ensures quick turnarounds and on-time delivery.
Comparison of uncoated and ER-7™ coated airfoils
Protection in the harshest environments
Our technology protects your compressor airfoils from particle erosion, fluid erosion and corrosion. We have supplied over 5 Million airfoils to our customers who have realized many operational benefits.
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Particle Erosion
BlackGold® and ER-7™ coatings protect against particle erosion including sand, dust, salt, and volcanic ash.
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Surface Finish Retention
Our coating technology prevents airfoil surface deterioration; retaining the airfoil’s surface finish and aerodynamic performance.
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Corrosion
Our BlackGold
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Fluid Erosion
Fluid erosion is a common problem for industrial gas turbines and turbofan engines. BlackGold
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BlackGold® coated CFM56 compressor
Protection for all lines of duty
For decades, we have developed and applied OEM certified protective coating for gas turbine engines used in commercial aviation, military, and industrial sectors.
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Commercial
Commercial airlines and OEMs profit from decreased maintenance and operational costs, reduced fuel consumption and peak engine performance thanks to our coating technology.
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Military
Our coating increases engine time-on-wing, decreases fuel consumption, retains engine performance, and increases safety-of-flight in the most demanding operational environments.
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Industrial
Our advanced coatings reduces operational downtime, maintains engine performance, reduce engine fouling, and lowers maintenance and operational costs by protecting airfoils from fluid erosion due to wet compression and inlet fogging systems.
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State-of-the-art equipment and facilities
Our industry-leading protective coating systems are developed at one of our R&D and Rapid Prototyping Centres.
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