Non-chrome Aircraft Paints
Can you provide me with a list of non-chrome paints that have been approved for use by the various companies in that industry?Do you know of anyone who looks at the environmental side of coatings whom I could contact for the latest information?
Q. We are a supplier of component parts for various industries and are attempting to re-enter the aircraft industry. Most of our proposed products will be applied directly to aircraft on the assembly line. Consequently, the paint finish we apply must match and comply with the builder’s specifications. In the time period since we left the aircraft market, there have been many changes in the composition of aircraft paints. Can you provide me with a list of non-chrome paints that have been approved for use by the various companies in that industry? I don’t really want to go directly to the aircraft manufacturers, as we are quoting on this work against other suppliers. Do you know of anyone who looks at the environmental side of coatings whom I could contact for the latest information? —G.K.
A. Unfortunately, I don’t have the kind of specific information you need. Furthermore, each aircraft manufacturer could have a different set of finish specifications. If they are building military aircraft, however, they would have to comply with Mil Specs. I don’t know anyone who can help you except the aircraft manufacturers themselves. I see nothing wrong with contacting the customer about information for quotations. If you are responding to an RFP, they probably expect you to ask questions. Furthermore, from a purely business standpoint, I am sure they would welcome competing bids from other component suppliers.
Related Content
-
Products Finishing Reveals 2024 Qualifying Top Shops
PF reveals the qualifying shops in its annual Top Shops Benchmarking Survey — a program designed to offer shops insights into their overall performance in the industry.
-
Curing Oven Basics
Simply heating up the substrate does not cure the coating. There are many variables to consider when choosing the best cure oven for your application...
-
Masking Solutions Provider CFS Dramatically Expands Capabilities and Capacity
Custom Fabrication & Supplies (CFS) completed a new plant expansion packing 10 times the capacity into twice the space. It dramatically enhances the supplier’s custom capabilities to provide extremely precise and cost-effective masking solutions.