Precision Coating Application

Ashton & Moore’s expertise in this field allows us to offer paint for almost any application, whether as part of a specific coating system, as specified, as would be the case for aircraft or defence equipment, or when we are offering solutions to companies who require a given set of performance criteria but, need advice on a system to attain that performance.
Exacting engineering drawing requirements often require that specific areas of components only should be painted, to a required uniform thickness range and as with other departments, our painting department carries dedicated and diligent masking operatives, experienced in a variety of masking media to ensure these requirements are met to the best possible and repeatable accuracy.

Ipcote

Ipcote products are a range of sacrificial aluminium ceramic coatings with high resistance to oxidation, salt and chemical corrosion, as well as, having exceptional tolerance to high temperatures and abrasion. Originally formulated to protect components at the “Hot end” of aircraft and marine turbine engines, such as; compressors/rotor blades and fuel injectors, these coatings have been found to be equally effective in other applications such as exhaust systems, heat exchangers and even landing gear.
The corrosion resistance of these coatings has been found to be so good that they are now being specified by users as acceptable alternatives to cadmium plating for some applications, especially as theycan be made to be conductive.

Dry Film paints

Modern engineering applications require demanding performance characteristics, one of these is anti frictional coatings for components that for various reasons may not be lubricated by the more traditional oils and greases. In these circumstances materials such as; PTFE, Graphite and molybdenum disulphide can be used. Ashton & Moore is experienced with the application of these high performance paints and are highly qualified to work with these materials.