AeroTek Awarded New Approvals from Bombardier, Collins, Bell Helicopter and Lisi Aerospace

AeroTek is proud to announce 12 new OEM approvals have been added to the company’s roster of over 400 OEM process approvals for the aerospace and other industries. The latest OEM approvals include Bombardier, Collins-Goodrich and Bell Helicopter.

Bombardier:

  • BAPS 160-045 Non-Hexavalent Chrome Anodizing:

    • 15ft L x 3ft W x 6ft D Anodizing Tank

  • BAPS 160-027 Cadmium Plating:

    • 6ft L x 3ft W x 8ft D Electroplating Tank

  • BAPS 160-034 & 160-047 Zinc-Nickel Plating

    • 6ft L x 3ft W x 8ft D Electroplating Tank

  • PPS32.09 Dry Film Lube (C7)

  • BAPS 160-024 Silver Electroplating, as following:

    • 2ft L x 2ft W x 2ft D Electroplating Tank

  • BAPS 160-039 Tin Plating

    • 5ft L x 2.5ft W x 3.5ft D Electroplating Tank

Collins:

  • LGPS1106 Zinc-Nickel Plating

    • 6ft L x 3ft W x 8ft D Electroplating Tank

  • AMS2418, MIL-C-14550 Copper Plating

    • 6ft L x 3.5ft W x 3.5ft D Electroplating Tank

  • PN16.05 Temper Etch - WIP

Bell Helicopter:

  • BPS4554 Zinc-Nickel Plating

    • 6ft L x 3ft W x 8ft D Electroplating Tank

  • BPS4006 Cadmium Plating – on NEW large tank

    • 6ft L x 3ft W x 8ft D Electroplating Tank

Lisi Aerospace:

  • IVD Approval

    • Temporary pending ability to audit onsite 

This is another example of how AeroTek continues to expand its capabilities to deliver state-of-the-art services with short lead times, all under one roof. These new approvals allow AeroTek to process shafts, axles, and tubes up to 8 feet long, vertically, while controlling inside and outside plating separately. The large tanks also permit easy handling of many configurations of parts for landing gear, engine, or structural components.


About AeroTek

AeroTek is an award-winning, world-class aerospace metal finishing facility with more than 70 years of experience in traditional and environmentally friendly metal coatings. A Bombardier 4-star supplier, AeroTek is also the preferred supplier to many aerospace and nuclear OEMs, including Sikorsky Helicopters, Standard Aero, MBT Aerospace, Northwest Industries, and more.

In additional to traditional anodizing, electroplating, paint, lubricants, and other chemical processes, AeroTek specializes in environmentally friendly coatings, including Ion Vapour Deposition of Aluminium (IVD), zinc-nickel plating, sulfuric acid anodizing, and non-hexavalent chemical conversion, among others.

As a preferred supplier to multiple OEMs, AeroTek is the leading provider of quick turnarounds, the shortest lead times, and best on-time delivery in the aerospace industry. As well as delivering the highest quality (fewest escapes and rework), through its strong maintenance of lean manufacturing quality systems.

AeroTek Manufacturing is certified & approved by NADCAP as well as ISO9002. AeroTek is also an ITAR/Controlled Goods facility and approved supplier to the U.S. Defence industry.

For more information, contact:
Jonathan Schofield
President
905-666-3400 x 301, jschofield@aerotekmfg.com

Cathy Geddis
Vice President/General Manager
905-666-3400 x 305, cgeddis@aerotekmfg.com