Curtiss Wright – FW Gartner Thermal Spraying Gets MIL-STD-1687A Certification

HOUSTON - July 7, 2015 - PRLog -- Curtiss Wright – FW Gartner Thermal Spraying is pleased to announce their latest Certification: MIL-STD-1687A, Thermal Spray Processes for Naval Ship Machinery Applications. This certification exemplifies their approach to implement the core infrastructure necessary to achieve the advanced, ever-changing quality requirements of their customers, and the industries they serve while sustaining a tactical approach to a competitive marketplace.

MIL-STD-1687A covers thermal spray processes for new construction, repair and corrosion protection of Naval ship machinery. Amongst others are the requirements for thermal spray operators, inspectors and procedures.

MIL-STD-1687A, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MANUFACTURING PROCESS STANDARD: THERMAL SPRAY PROCESSES FOR NAVAL SHIP MACHINERY APPLICATIONS (11 FEB 1987)., This standard covers thermal spray processes for machinery repair and corrosion protection of Naval ship machinery. This standard does not apply to primary and secondary systems of nuclear ships. Included are requirements for the qualification of thermal spray procedures and operators, requirements and guidance for use of thermal spray material and equipment, quality assurance requirements, and descriptions of applicable qualification tests.

For further information, or to request a quotation, please visit the FW Gartner website (www.FWGTS.com), send an e-mail (info@fwgts.com), call (713-225-0010), or just come and see them at their Pearland, TX facility.

FW Gartner Thermal Spraying provides thermal spray and surface engineering technology to extend the service life of components and systems operating in severe service environments including the latest in HVAF Technology, Laser Cladding, PTA Cladding and QA/QC Inspection and Laboratory Testing. Approvals include ISO 9001:2008.

Surface Technologies is a Division of Curtiss-Wright  a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing reliable solutions through trusted customer relationships. The company employs approximately 10,000 people worldwide.