For years, the solution to repairing aerospace coatings has required a lengthy grounding of aircraft to perform repairs. No one wants to dismantle an in-demand aircraft to repair it for corrosion. Corrdesa has developed a rugged, mobile, electroplating system employing non-drip Dalistick® technology.
Repairs no longer need to be lengthy, messy or a hassle. The Dalistick® technology contains a closed-loop plating system that keeps plating and repair electrolytes contained. Two peristaltic pumps feed electrolytes from a secured bottle, through the plating tool where it repairs the aircraft, and back into the bottle for clean, no-touch disposal when it is depleted. The system utilizes a Dalistick® tool for application of electrolytes – comparable to a large chemically resistant highlighter pen connected to a power source. Using the mobile cart, a technician can roll the system just outside of an aircraft’s shadow and implement a repair using the non-drip tools. Depending on the repair, a technician can preset the voltage and current delivered by the rectifier to ensure that the repair coating meets its targeted thickness.
In 2023 Corrdesa started the on-base training program, concluding with the graduation of 75 technicians.
Corrdesa has completed the first delivery of 50 units and is presently in production with the next 50+ units to equip the growing number of F-35 squadrons around the world.
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About Corrdesa LLC
Based in Tyrone, GA, Corrdesa uses Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) simulation tools to develop corrosion resistant coatings, processes and equipment to meet customer needs and regulatory requirements such as REACH.
About DALIC
Established since 1932 and based in Vitré, France, DALIC supplies a wide range of selective and non-drip (Dalistick®) brush plating/anodizing products and services across many transport and industrial sectors.
Contact
Dr. Alan Rose CEO
Corrdesa LLC Tyrone, GA, USA (770) 328-1346