Solvents covers organic and inorganic liquid compounds used across aerospace manufacturing for surface preparation, adhesive bonding, composite lay-up, and component cleaning, encompassing ketones such as MEK, alcohols, acetates, and aromatic hydrocarbons that meet AMS and MIL-spec requirements for controlled evaporation rate, residue-free performance, and compatibility with metallic and composite substrates.
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Solvents suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
Latest Airframer news and company press releases
| 30/04/2026 | Press Release: Best Technology presents BestSolv Surface Finishing Chemicals for post-wash metal finishing applications |
| 20/03/2026 | Press Release: Best Technology introduces automated pickling and cleaning systems for controlled surface preparation |
| 12/03/2026 | Press Release: TRIM E950 introduced to improve performance in demanding metalworking applications |
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Airframe Assemblies •
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