The Situation
Critical aircraft landing gear must perform flawlessly during every takeoff and landing. In the aerospace industry, safety is paramount — both for military and commercial aviation equipment operating worldwide. Landing gear systems must also comply with some of the strictest safety and performance standards in the industry.
The Problem
Aircraft landing gear experiences extreme pressure, weight, and stress during operations. This leads to:
- Accelerated wear and erosion of wheels and brake components
- The need for strength and corrosion resistance to meet demanding conditions
- Frequent aircraft groundings, causing logistical delays and financial loss
- Reliance on hard chrome coatings, the traditional solution for over a century, which has proven to create health risks and environmental concerns
The Need
The aerospace industry required a coating solution for landing gear components that would:
- Extend performance and increase lifespan of wheel and brake parts
- Maintain the structural integrity of critical components
- Replace outdated hard chrome plating with an eco-friendly alternative
- Deliver a cost-effective coating to reduce overall lifecycle costs
The Solution: WESCOAT® Coatings
WESCORP introduced WESCOAT® WC02H2 and CC05H2 coatings — an aerospace-ready alternative to hard chrome plating. This advanced solution is:
- Eco-friendly: eliminates the environmental and health risks of chrome coatings
- Durable: provides superior bond strength without compromising part integrity
- Proven: developed with nearly 60 years of coating expertise under one roof
Key Benefits:
- Significantly reduces aircraft downtime by extending landing gear service life
- Improves cost efficiency by lowering repair and replacement frequency
- Enhances productivity and reliability across aerospace operations
Results
By transitioning from hard chrome to WESCOAT® coatings, the aerospace industry achieved:
- Longer component life and increased uptime
- Lower operational costs with fewer repairs and replacements
- A sustainable, environmentally responsible solution
