Landing Gear Systems
Landing gear bores and rods face extreme loads during takeoff, landing, and ground operations. ID-Nova Mini-Nova coats landing gear bores as small as 2.5" — diameters previously limited to chrome.
Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace Coatings for the Surfaces That Can't Fail
From landing gear bores to combustion liners, ID-Nova technology delivers chrome-replacing HVOF coatings that meet the rigorous demands of aerospace OEMs and MROs — with the performance data to prove it.
Why Aerospace ID Coatings Are Different
Aerospace coating requirements are uniquely demanding. Parts must survive decades of service, withstand extreme operational stresses, and meet multi-year qualification cycles. And increasingly, they must do all of this without hexavalent chromium.
Many flight-critical components have internal surfaces that require high-performance coatings: landing gear bores, hydraulic actuator interiors, combustion liner surfaces. Legacy thermal spray systems struggle with these geometries — torches too large to fit, spray angles too shallow for proper adhesion.
Hydraulic Actuators
Flight control actuators require precise dimensional control, low friction, and reliable sealing surfaces.
Engine & Turbine Components
Hot section components face extreme temperatures and corrosive environments. ID-Nova Warm Spray capability enables coating of temperature-sensitive materials. Combustion liners. Turbine housing bores.
Coating Performance That Exceeds Chrome
| Parameter | ID-Nova WC-10Co-4Cr | Hard Chrome |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | >1000 HV300 | ~850-1000 HV |
| Porosity | <1% | Microcracked |
| Salt Spray (ASTM B117) | >500 hours | ~50 hours |
| Fatigue Impact | Compressive (beneficial) | Tensile (detrimental) |
| Minimum ID (HVOF) | 2.5" (Mini-Nova) | Any (plating) |
| Regulatory Status | Compliant (no Cr(VI)) | REACH restricted |
Validated by Aerospace Leaders
Pratt & Whitney TEAME Partnership. Spraywerx is a technology partner in the TEAME (Turbine Engine Advanced Materials for Efficiency) project through INSAT, working with Pratt & Whitney Canada on next-generation coating solutions.
NRC Canada Validation. ID-Nova technology has been validated through collaborative testing with the National Research Council Canada.
30+ years thermal spray expertise. 2 issued US patents + global filings. Field-proven in aerospace MRO applications.
Ready to Evaluate ID-Nova for Your Aerospace Application?
The fastest path to qualification is real data on your actual parts. Our prototyping facility is equipped to run aerospace coating trials with full documentation support.