Yes. Several Armoloy process fulfillment centers hold NADCAP accreditation and are approved by major aerospace and defense OEMs. Our coatings are compliant with AMS 2438 for Thin Dense Chrome and meet or exceed stringent industry standards. If required, we can provide full certification, traceability, and quality documentation as part of our process control.
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Coatings for the Defense Industry
Benefits of Defense Plating Services from Armoloy
Metal failure mitigation
Armoloy protective coatings have helped mitigate risk from a wide range of metal failures
Improve performance
We produce solutions that prevent metal failure while increasing cycle times.
Reduce downtime
Armoloy helps protect your metal assets by reducing the need for maintenance and making maintenance more predictable
Decrease costs
In addition to reduced downtime, Armoloy coatings are a cost-effective way of meeting performance requirements instead of using an exotic or expensive base metal.
Regulatory compliance
Select Armoloy locations are certified to NADCAP, AS9100, and ISO 9001—with plating lines compliant to industry standards including AMS 2438 and AMS 2460.
Long-lasting solutions
Our performance for over 65 years and constant innovation provides continual value for your business
Global reach
Armoloy operates a total of 9 processing facilities across 7 U.S. states, as well as 6 international facilities located in individual countries spread throughout 3 continents
Turnkey partnership
We’re with you throughout the entire process, acting as a single point of contact for all deliverables
Why Choose Armoloy?
Full-Spectrum Coating Support
- Armoloy delivers complete surface treatment services—from initial consultation through final inspection—backed by a dedicated metallurgical lab and decades of coating expertise.
Precision-Driven Process Development
- Our innovation center creates and qualifies coating processes that are consistent, repeatable, and ready to be deployed at any of our global fulfillment locations.
Trusted Global Fulfillment
- With facilities around the world, we ensure on-time delivery and uniform coating quality—supporting mission-critical applications wherever defense components are manufactured or assembled.
Process Accreditations at Armoloy
Armoloy’s defense coatings are rigorously tested and meet the highest standards necessary for military applications, ensuring excellent quality and reliability.
- AS9100D
- ISO 9001:2015
- ISO 14001:2015
- RoHS Compliance
- NADCAP
- WEEE Compliance
- ISO 19011
- REACH Compliance
Coating Specifications at Armoloy
Armoloy’s defense coatings are rigorously tested to meet standards necessary for military applications, including:
Defense Plating Applications
Armoloy advanced coatings enhance the performance and longevity of various automotive components, including:
- Ball, swivel, universal & slip joints
- Bearing surfaces
- Bushings
- Compressors
- Cylinders
- Drilling equipment
- Electronic components
- Gears & sprockets
- Hydraulic valves, pistons & housings
- Impellers (oil, air, water)
- Linear motion guides
- Piston rings & rods
- Power transmission systems
- Pumps, shafts & liners
- Robotic joints
- Specialty fasteners
Frequently Asked Questions
Armoloy coatings offer exceptional resistance to abrasion, corrosion, and thermal extremes, making them ideal for combat and high-risk environments. Whether exposed to desert sand, arctic cold, oceanic salt spray, or high-pressure mechanical impact, our coatings maintain integrity and reduce the likelihood of galling, pitting, or premature part failure in the field.
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