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(Alliance News) - Hardide PLC on Wednesday said its Hardide-A coating has been selected for use on components for the new F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter.
The F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth multirole fighters.
Hardide-A has been developed specifically to meet the needs of the aerospace industry.
The surface coating technology provider said Hardide-A coating has been approved for use on drag chute components for the F-35A CTOL variant - being manufactured by Lockheed Martin - following extensive testing.
For these specific components, Hardide-A is being used in place of high velocity oxy-fuel thermal spray coatings, Hardide said.
"Being selected for this new generation of aircraft is a great vote of confidence in Hardide and we look forward to further components being specified for Hardide coatings," said Chief Executive Philip Kirkham.
He added: "This clearly demonstrates the progress that Hardide is making within the aerospace sector."
Hardide shares were trading 1.5% higher in London on Wednesday midday at 69.00 pence each.
By Evelina Grecenko; evelinagrecenko@alliancenews.com
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