Certified for AS9000 Aerospace QMS

Citation

(2001), "Certified for AS9000 Aerospace QMS", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 73 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2001.12773eab.016

Certified for AS9000 Aerospace QMS

Certified for AS9000 Aerospace QMSKeywords: Kalrez, Sealing

The Kalrez® perfluoroelastomer parts business of DuPont Dow Elastomers has been recommended by accreditation body Underwriters Laboratory for registration to AS9000, the Aerospace Quality Management System. The assessment is based on ISO 9000, with 36 additional aerospace-specific requirements.

"Kalrezo provides the most effective solution for high-performance sealing applications in the aircraft and aerospace industries," said Torkel Rhenman, business manager Kalrez Europe. "We are delighted that the company has been recognised for its performance by meeting the requirements of AS9000. This is another demonstration of our commitment to quality management principles and the aerospace industry."

AS9000 is the basic quality system standard for the aerospace industry. Published by the Society of Automotive Engineers Aerospace Council, it is based on input from a group of the major industry suppliers, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, General Electric Aircraft Engines and others.

Although AS9000 is a voluntary standard, General Electric Aircraft Engines has implemented AS9000 as the basic specification for supplier quality systems.