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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Defense Coatings
Armoloy proprietary coatings for the defense industry are ultra-durable, anti-corrosive, and compliant with NADCAP standards
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Coatings for the Defense Industry
Metal surface treatments in the defense industry improve the durability and functionality of military equipment. These coatings provide essential protection against corrosion, wear, and environmental impacts, ensuring equipment like firearms, armored vehicles and jet aircraft can withstand the harsh conditions of military operations.
Armoloy’s defense coatings are specially formulated to meet the unique challenges of the defense sector. Our proprietary technology offers high hardness and low friction, making our coatings ideal for enhancing the lifespan and reliability of critical military hardware, all while meeting critical ASTM, AMS, ISO, and NADCAP standards.
Defense Coatings & Surface Treatments
Corrosion, wear, abrasion, heat—Armoloy defense coatings and surface treatments resist damage from high-stress environments for optimal protection and performance.
An Armoloy application engineer can assist you in finding the best coating solution for your defense application. Request a sample today.
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?
Start-to-Finish Surface Solutions
- Armoloy stands out with our fully staffed metallurgical laboratory dedicated to research and development. We offer comprehensive surface coating services, guiding you from initial consultation through design, application, and final quality checks to ensure optimal results for your project.
Innovative Process Development
- Our innovation center focuses on developing and validating repeatable and reliable processes, which we can then implement at any process fulfillment location. This ensures consistent, high-quality coatings no matter where your project is completed, maintaining the same high standards across the globe.
Global Fulfillment and Logistics
- With fulfillment centers located around the world, we optimize logistics to ensure your coatings are delivered on time and maintain consistent quality, no matter where you are. Our extensive global network allows us to efficiently serve clients worldwide.
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
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Some common Metal Failures and Solutions that affect Defense Industry Applications.
Armoloy’s different metal coating solutions help industries avoid costly metal failures and unplanned downtime.
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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