Defence and Aerospace Industry

PPC specializes in Functional Fluoropolymers and Thermoplastic Coatings for the Defence and Aerospace Industry

Aerospace and Defence Industrial coatings are designed to protect mission critical aerospace and military assets from harsh operating conditions and environments. Apart from their release and non-stick properties, there must also be available the property of impact, wear and abrasion resistance and extreme working temperatures.

Performance  Polymers and Coatings applies high performance industrial coatings needs to a wide variety of Aerospace and Defence equipment and parts. 

PPC is geared to adhere to strict application processes and materials required for meeting the defined specifications that is mandatorily demanded from the aerospace and defence organisations. We have successfully coated a wide range of aerospace components with PTFE coatings on titanium curved blades that direct jet engine exhaust to helicopter components that require an anti-vibration material to prevent galling and fretting of the companion surface.

The most popular coatings are generically Fluoropolymers, or products containing PTFE/PFA/ ETFE/ECTFE ( Halar®), requiring high purity. Coatings we apply include:

  • TEFLON® /PFA /FEP from Chemours/DuPont Performance Coatings
  • Xylan®, produced by PPG Whitford Worldwide.
  • Halar® Coatings( ECTFE ) from Solvay.
  • PVDF Coatings from Arkema /Solvay
  • Rilsan® Polyamide 11 coatings
  • Ryton® Coatings from Solvay
  • Molybedium Disulfide ( MoS2),aka. Molykote®  from Du Pont
  • Scotchcast® from 3M
  • Zinc Flake  Coatings from Magni® Coatings.

Critical Properties Demanded of Coatings in Aerospace and Defence Applications:

  1. Corrosion Resistance – Prevents oxidation and degradation of metal surfaces.
  2. Thermal Resistance – Withstands extreme temperatures, essential in aerospace applications.
  3. Chemical Resistance – Protects against exposure to fuels, lubricants, and environmental pollutants.
  4. Wear and Abrasion Resistance – Reduces surface degradation from friction and impact.
  5. Lightweight Composition – Maintains structural integrity without adding excessive weight.
  6. Electrical Conductivity or Insulation – Can be tailored for electromagnetic shielding or insulation.
  7. UV and Weather Resistance – Ensures longevity under exposure to sunlight and atmospheric conditions.

Applications in the Aerospace Industry

  • Bearings and Bearing retainers
  • Fasteners, clamps, clips & connectors
  • Pumps and Filter Housings
  • Impellers
  • Seals
  • Shafts and Rotors
  • Wear rings , struts and strut mounts
  • Titanium curved blades
  • Springs and Kitchen Ducts

Industrial coatings in aerospace and defence are essential for enhancing performance, extending service life, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of aircraft , armaments and in spacecraft.

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