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UK funding (£1,537,581): Accelerated Manufacturing with Chrome Free Sacrificial Cermet Coatings in Aerospace (AMSCA) Ukri 1 Jun 2014 UK Research and Innovation, United Kingdom

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Accelerated Manufacturing with Chrome Free Sacrificial Cermet Coatings in Aerospace (AMSCA)

Abstract European legislation (REACh regulations) requires the elimination of hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+), which is carcinogenic, by September 2017. Existing sacrificial coatings, used for corrosion protection in aerospace, all contain Cr6+ and, therefore, must be replaced. Currently available alternatives do not give acceptable performance, so new replacement materials are needed. A complete supply chain consortium, plus academic and CATAPULT support, has been brought together to address this issue. This project aims to formulate a new sacrificial coating for corrosion protection of steel aero-engine components that is free from hexavalent chromium and demonstrate the technology to TRL5. In addition, improved, cost-effective application methodology will be developed, incorporating automation where appropriate, to increase manufacturing rate and capacity and reduce waste. Furthermore, in a field traditionally developed on an empirical basis, this project aims to provide an improved science based understanding of the coating behaviour, which will underpin the innovative sacrificial coating technology being developed.
Category BEIS-Funded Programmes
Reference 101794
Status Closed
Funded period start 01/06/2014
Funded period end 30/11/2017
Funded value £1,537,581.00
Source https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=101794

Participating Organisations

MONITOR COATINGS LIMITED

£375,027.00

THE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CENTRE LIMITED

£199,761.00

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE LOUGHBOROUGH

£199,572.00

INDESTRUCTIBLE PAINT LIMITED

£154,211.00

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

£197,055.00

GRANTA DESIGN LIMITED

£121,162.00

ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

£225,726.00

ASHTON & MOORE LIMITED

£65,067.00

The filing refers to a past date, and does not necessarily reflect the current state. The latest known state is available on the following page: Monitor Coatings Ltd., North Shields.