Driving innovation in high-specification aerospace finishing
PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
DALBY
Driving innovation in high-specification aerospace finishing
Founded in 1972, Harry Dalby Engineering has become a leading supplier of commercial Paint finishing equipment.
Today the company continues its passion for innovation. With years of experience in industries ranging from Automotive and Rail to Aerospace and Industrial manufacturing, Dalby offer bespoke solution based products of the highest quality, exceeding the needs of the most demanding installations. We are a specialist engineering business that has rapidly become a leader in advanced aerospace paint finishing environments.
Operating at the intersection of aerospace, defence, and highspecification manufacturing, Harry Dalby Engineering has built a reputation for delivering some of the most technically advanced spraybooth / oven facilities currently operating within the UK’ s aviation sector.
Aerospace finishing environments demand precision, environmental control, compliance, and long-term operational efficiency. Recognising this, Harry Dalby Engineering has specialised in the design and installation of purpose-built aerospace spraybooths capable of meeting the most stringent industry requirements.
The company has successfully delivered:
• Custom-built spraybooths within existing aircraft hangars
• Brand-new standalone spraybooth installations
• Military and civil aircraft finishing facilities
• Specialist solutions for landing gear systems and sub-assemblies
Each project is engineered to maximise workflow efficiency while ensuring consistent coating quality, environmental performance, and compliance with aviation standards.
The UK remains a global centre of excellence for aerospace and advanced manufacturing, and Harry Dalby Engineering plays a key role in supporting this position through innovation-led project delivery.
The company’ s strength lies in its ability to integrate:
• Advanced airflow management systems
• Precision temperature and humidity control
• Energy-efficient extraction technology
• Smart design for safe operator access and workflow optimisation
These features collectively deliver spray environments that not only meet today’ s production demands but are also scalable for future aircraft programmes.
In both military and civil sectors, reliability and repeatability are non-negotiable. Harry Dalby Engineering’ s facilities are designed to ensure long-term operational resilience while supporting critical maintenance, repair, and overhaul( MRO) operations.
From fast-jet repainting programmes to commercial fleet livery changes and landing gear refurbishment, the company’ s spraybooth solutions enable
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