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SURFACE PREPARATION, DEGREASING & CLEANING
Surface Finishing Engineering a UK based
supplier of bespoke chemical cleaning lines
to the aircraft engine MRO sector, providing
turnkey solutions for clients worldwide
Clean lines are integral for engine MRO
prior to FPI, SFE cleaning lines are packed
with state-of-the-art features that integrate
seamlessly into the MRO shop environment.
Our equipment is designed to suit shop
throughput and can support the chemical
clean of up to 10 engines per week.
Key Features
Stainless steel tank construction (316L) to BS EN 12285-2
Chemically resistant thermoplastics used on LEV extraction systems
Lids and dampers used to reduce size of extraction systems
Energy saving features including fitting of inverters to fans
and motors
User operability forefront of design
Ease of use
Ease of maintenance
Clean lines manufactured and fully compliant with the requirements
of the EC Machinery Directive in terms of Health & Safety
UPS for part recovery on power failure
Automated transporter programable for intelligent sequencing
& efficiency
High pressure wash stations integral to the clean line design
Ultrasonic cleaning Engines
Smart work tracking on manual lines to ensure the capture
of process information Aircraft Engine MRO Market has gained traction around the globe
owing to the increased Air Travel rate. According to a recent study
report published by the Market Research Future, The Aircraft Engine
MRO Market is projected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast
period (2016 - 2023). The Aircraft Engine MRO Market is forecasted
to demonstrate an accelerated growth by 2023, surpassing its
previous growth records; with 6.43 % CAGR during the forecasted
period 2016-2023.
Aircraft
The in-service commercial airline fleet is forecast to grow from nearly
25,000 aircraft at the beginning of 2017 to over 35,000 by 2027.
Aircraft deliveries to airlines will total about 20,000 over this period,
so retirements of older technology will accelerate to about 10,000
during that time. The accelerated rate of new aircraft deliveries
will result in a massive technology shift over the period. By 2027,
58% of the fleet will be new-generation aircraft
Major growth will be seen in Asia, especially China and India, which
will become the largest region, doubling in fleet and related MRO
demand.
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APRIL 2019
The key players of global aircraft engines MRO market are GE
Aviation (U.S.), Rolls-Royce (U.K.), Pratt & Whitney (U.S.), Lufthansa
Technik (Germany), Safran Aircraft Engines (Paris), SIA Engineering
Company (Singapore), Air France Industries KLM Engineering &
Maintenance (France), MTU Aero Engines (Germany), ST Aerospace
(Singapore) and Delta TechOps (U.S.
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