Zip-Chem

Zip-Chem Products makes aviation maintenance chemicals at its main production site in Morgan Hill, California. For more than 50 years, the company has produced cleaning products, lubricants, corrosion inhibiting compounds, cleaners, sealants and adhesives. These products serve the aerospace, military and airline industries.

The company's mission is to meet the technical challenges of modern aviation. It does this with exacting chemical preparations. These are supplied through innovative packaging and product delivery systems. The website says its aviation products deliver high performance while controlling costs, reducing waste and addressing environmental concerns.

Cor-Ban is a line of corrosion inhibiting compounds. It is made for large structural components, small parts, avionics and cables. It is also made for heavy-duty use and long-term storage.

Sur-Prep is a line of avionics and general-purpose surface preparation cleaners. The website says these products offer advantages in cleaning efficiency, flammability and VOC content. They also address other environmental concerns.

Calla products are aircraft cleaners for interior and exterior use. The range includes large surface cleaners for the outside of aircraft, parts and glass cleaners, degreasers, dry wash and polishing products. It also includes EPA DfE approved cleaners, disinfectants and odor neutralizers.

Aero-Lube is a line of aircraft lubricants. It includes multi-purpose greases, silicones, molybdenum disulfide and graphite lubricants. These suit high temperature areas. The line also includes penetrating lubricants and products that prevent ice build-up on rubber seals.

Zip-Chem is part of the ADDEV Materials Group, which has more than 25 sites around the world. The Morgan Hill plant covers 68,500 square feet and has rooms for specialised packaging. Warehouse and logistics centres are in Everett, Washington and Singapore. The website also lists a manufacturing site in France and a commercial office in Singapore. Customers can use the product finder and knowledge center to find technical datasheets.

Services

• Corrosion inhibiting compounds
• Surface preparation cleaners
• Aircraft cleaners and disinfectants
• Aircraft lubricants
• Greases and silicones
• Penetrating lubricants
• Sealants and adhesives
• Product finder
• Technical datasheets