Citation
(2007), "Preventing aircraft corrosion", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 79 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2007.12779cad.019
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Preventing aircraft corrosion
Materials
Preventing aircraft corrosion
UK specialist lubricant manufacturer ROCOL Lubricants has developed AEROSPEC PROTECT, an advanced high performance corrosion protective spray for the aircraft and defence industry.
AEROSPEC PROTECT is said to deliver a dry, non-flammable waxy coating which offers excellent chemical resistance to fuels, oils and numerous other contaminants and it prevents build up of dirt and particulates. The product has been successfully trialled by an airline operator and has been approved by Airbus for optional application to landing gear during routine service and maintenance to help provide additional protection from corrosion in extreme operating conditions.
A vital addition to the established ROCOL AEROSPEC range, AEROSPEC PROTECT claims excellent performance characteristics designed to cope with the demanding temperature extremes that aircraft must endure. Its protective coating reportedly does not soften or slump at high temperatures and it has been proven to eliminate pitting and galvanic corrosion caused by chemical contamination from common sources such as de-icing fluids.
Mark Parsons, who heads the Aerospace team at ROCOL says, “We have worked extensively with the aircraft industry for many years and have well established relationships with major manufacturers like Airbus. We frequently work with manufacturers to develop detailed specifications for new aircraft, but we also have the expertise to develop formulations to address issues which arise during testing.”
Mark adds, “AEROSPEC PROTECT was developed to provide a durable non-permanent corrosion protective coating that could be applied to exposed components during routine maintenance. Compatibility with the paints and greases commonly used in the industry was essential, as was the ability to cope with temperature extremes.”
AEROSPEC PROTECT is the latest addition to the comprehensive ROCOL range for the aerospace and defence industries. Its development follows the success of other specialist lubricants for aircraft manufacturers recently, including a lithium-based airframe grease for the Airbus A380.
Details available from: ROCOL Lubricants, Tel: +44 (0)113 232 2600; web site: www.rocol.com