Av-DEC

Upcoming Event: AACA

emily — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:50:09 +0000

AACA 2012 will take place from February 21-23, 2012 in Anchorage, AK. The mission of AACA is to provide safety and educational training and support for our members, and be a facilitator of aviation related information. Our office works daily to advocate for passage of wise federal and state regulations that affect our membership. For more information about AACA 2012 please visit the AACA website.

Upcoming Event: Heli-Expo 2012

emily — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:48:23 +0000

From February 11-14, 2012, more than 18,000 helicopter industry professionals from more than 100 countries will come together at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Here, attendees and exhibitors will explore an exhibit hall containing more than 65 helicopters and more than 600 exhibitors displaying everything anyone in the Helicopter World would need for success. For more information on the Heli-Expo please visit the Heli Expo website.

Upcoming Event: Singapore Air Show 2012

emily — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:57:02 +0000

The Singapore Airshow serves as a global marketplace and networking powerhouse for the world’s aviation community and has always been greeted with tremendous support from industry players, solidly maintaining its position as Asia’s largest and top three aerospace and defense events in the world. The Singapore Air Show will take place from February 14-19, 2012 at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore. For more information regarding the show please visit the Singapore Airshow website.

PU Stops Leaks and Stays Stuck

emily — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:46:15 +0000

In this article published in Eureka Magazine, Tom Shelley reports on the potential benefits of using polyurethane based seals, sealants, gaskets and adhesives. This article discusses Av-DEC’s ability to create products that avoid issues with stray electrical signals and moisture gathering in unwanted places by making use of the good properties of polyurethane in conjunction with other materials.

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Gasket Material Eliminates Aerospace Corrosion Problem

emily — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:31:20 +0000

In this article, “Gasket material eliminates aerospace corrosion problem”, Av-Dec’s products are described by our sole UK distributor, Specialty Fasteners & Components. The article contains info on antenna and specialty gaskets, corrosion preventing tapes, as well as injectable sealants. The gasket system for the aerospace industry eliminates corrosion, reduces down time and improves reliability on antenna installations.

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Navy Safety Center

mford — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:07:47 +0000

In this article by Thomas Doughty, “Air-Wing Toolbox: New Antenna Gaskets Eliminate Corrosion and Precipitation Static”, discusses the environmentally friendly conductive gaskets made by Av-DEC. He also includes that the product does so with improved electrical bonding between aluminum aircraft, antennas, and static-discharger mounts.

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Aerospace Engineering

mford — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:05:08 +0000

In this article “Finding a better corrosion-control solution”, Continental began using Av-DEC’s antenna gaskets to change an antenna while the plane was still in service. The article also contains Av-DEC’s injectables for aluminum seat tracks.

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LOGLINES – DLA

mford — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:03:01 +0000

In this article “Antenna gaskets to save customers Millions”, author Booker Chambers discusses the ease of use of the Av-DEC polyurethane products and the reduction of antennae removal and replacement cycle time. NAVAIR estimates $55 million in savings and cost avoidances over the next 10 years.

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CorrDefense Online Magazine

mford — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:01:17 +0000

In this article by Cynthia Greenwood “Through its “Reset” Program, the Army Wages War Against Corrosion”, the author explains the Reset program, which includes Av-DEC’s polyurethane gel gaskets, floor tapes, and injectable sealants.

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CorrDefense Online Magazine

mford — Thu, 20 May 2010 14:59:29 +0000

In this article, “New Antenna Gaskets Improve Aircraft Readiness and Accessibility”, author Cynthia Greenwood describes a training mission in the Arabian Gulf with two Navy AE-6B Prowlers. The one that did not have Av-DEC gaskets went NORDO (NO R-A-D-I-O) the one equipped with Av-DEC gaskets was “crystal clear”. The article also includes how the gaskets erase P-static and Radar Altimeter problems.

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