Aerospace Coating Removal

Remove tough coatings with Midvale’s award-winning aerospace coating removal solutions. Explore our selections.

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See the Power of Starch Media & Bio-Based Abrasives

Midvale utilizes Archer Daniels Midland’s (ADM ®) EnviroStrip ®, EnviroStrip®XL, and eStrip® GPX Type VII plastic dry stripping media. These starch abrasives are specifically engineered to remove tough aircraft coatings without damaging sensitive substrates like thin-skinned aluminum, carbon fiber, and composites.

Our bio-based abrasives have a self-sharpening crystalline structure, ensuring consistent cutting capability throughout the product’s life. Compared to traditional plastic media blasting (PMB) abrasives, our bio-based abrasives are less damaging and longer-lasting.

Benefits of Our Coating Removal Abrasives

Choose Type VII starch abrasive for your aerospace coating removal application, and enjoy the benefits of:

  • Reduced Energy Transfer: Unique cutting action reduces energy transfer by up to 2/3rds compared to plastic.
  • Self-sharpening Media:  Cuts faster as it breaks down, and is 8-10 times faster than hand sanding.
  • Reduced Static: Natural anti-static properties.
  • Environmental Compliance: Bio-based product that meets the “Green” product standards.
  • Gentle on Sensitive Substrates: Safely used on thin aluminum, composites, fiberglass, and Kevlar. (One media for all substrates)
  • Ease of Use: With a 2.0 Moh hardness versus 3.5 Moh, the media offers greater forgiveness, resulting in less operator-related damage and enhanced ease of use.
  • Selective Stripping: Remove top coatings, leaving valuable conversion coatings, primers, and anodized surfaces intact.
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Our team of technically trained sales representatives is backed by years of industrial knowledge and can help develop the best process for your applications. Contact us today to talk to a real representative who answers your questions and more.

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Choose Efficiency With Advanced Coating Removal From Midvale

Proper coating removal is key to effectively maintaining your aircraft. However, far too many traditional methods like hand sanding create significant issues. Midvale Industries offers a superior alternative with leading aerospace coating removal tools that get the job done while maintaining aircraft integrity, maximizing efficiency, and prioritizing worker safety.

By employing starch media and bio-based abrasives, we deliver precise and effective services for tasks such as jet engine repair and manufacturing. These tools are perfect for thin-skinned aluminum, composite flight controls, airframes, blades, and more.

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  • Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Practices

    Midvale Industries is dedicated to protecting the environment while delivering top-notch services. Our renewable starch blast media, such as eStrip, is classified as USAF Type VII starch-g-acrylic media and meets the USAF MIL-P-85891 requirement. We have established recycling and continuous-use programs that are approved by the State and EPA.

  • Custom-Engineered Processes

    Our processes are tailored to meet the strict specifications of the aerospace industry. We replace traditional methods, including chemical stripping and machine hand sanding, with advanced starch abrasive techniques. This improves overall process time and extends the life of the aircraft.

  • Proven Success & Industry Recognition

    Our partner, Midvale Environmental Technologies, has been recognized alongside the U.S. Coast Guard’s Aircraft and Supply Center for eliminating their blasting facilities’ hazardous waste and reducing disposal costs. Our established success with composite tool and mold cleaning applications further highlights our expertise and commitment to excellence.

See Our Aerospace Finishing Services in Action

From aerospace coating removal to metal bond deflashing and more, discover the precision and efficiency of our aerospace finishing services in action by visiting the Midvale Industries YouTube page!

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