Aviocom

Aviocom B.V. is a Dutch distributor of specialty chemicals for the aviation and aerospace industry. It is based in Lelystad, the Netherlands. The company is a subsidiary of Gaches Chimie in France.

Aviocom says it supplies more than 10,000 specialty chemical products. The range is split into eight groups. Adhesives include bonding, filling and potting types, plus film and paste adhesives. Composite technologies include pre-pregs, honeycomb, carbon fibre and mould release agents. Oils, greases and lubricants cover turbine and piston engine oils, hydraulic fluids and aircraft greases.

Paint systems and coatings cover aircraft paint and finishes, conversion coatings and conformal coatings. The catalogue lists Aviox paint products in several sizes, including primers, clearcoats and finishes. Sealants and silicones cover fuel tank, fuselage and low-density sealants, as well as silicone rubber compounds. Surface treatment covers aircraft cleaners, paint strippers, engine overhaul products and materials for non-destructive testing.

Wipes and tapes include protective film tapes, masking products, aircraft wipes and pre-impregnated wipes. A miscellaneous group has coolants, personal protection and paint spray equipment. The company has brochures on brands such as AeroShell, including its smoke oil, as well as Kimberly Clark wipes, Jackson Safety gloves and Preval sprayers.

The company also offers chemical management services. It says these help customers cut the total cost of ownership and improve quality, delivery and safety. Customers can hand over their chemical needs to Aviocom and focus on their own work. The stated mission is to improve how chemicals are made available, used and accepted by society. The company says it works with customers to cut costs, raise performance and support sustainability.

Aviocom works with specialty chemical makers in the aerospace industry and forms new partnerships each year. It has been certified to AS 9120, and the news section carries that announcement.

Buying is simple. Customers can use the webshop or the request for quotation page. They name the product they want, and the company says it replies with an offer the same day. A multilingual customer service team handles contact.

Services

• Adhesives
• Composite materials
• Oils, greases and lubricants
• Paint systems and coatings
• Sealants and silicones
• Surface treatment products
• Wipes and tapes
• Chemical management services