Precision Cleaning Services for Aerospace

Partner with Element for end-to-end convenience and speed. We bring over 50 years of hands-on technical guidance. Elevate your mission-critical components to exceptional standards of cleanliness with specialized aerospace precision cleaning services. From ultra-high purity processing to advanced contamination control, ensure your components meet the most rigorous requirements for reliable performance.

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What are Aerospace Precision Cleaning Services at Element?

Precision cleaning is the specialized process of removing contaminants from critical components to meet stringent cleanliness standards. At Element, we are a preferred precision cleaning supplier with nearly 190 years of combined heritage in testing and analysis. We deliver comprehensive precision cleaning services using advanced methods and controlled environments, ensuring that aerospace components exceed required specifications for mission-critical applications on almost any material. 

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What Can Element Offer You For Precision Cleaning?

What We Process

We specialize in precision cleaning for mission-critical components where cleanliness is paramount. Our expertise spans hydraulic systems, oxygen-service components, and high-purity applications requiring exceptional standards:

  • Hydraulic and lube oil systems
  • Oxygen service components
  • High-pressure systems
  • Delicate surface components
  • Critical aerospace parts
  • Cryogenic equipment
  • Precision manufacturing components

Key Tests Offered

Our comprehensive testing capabilities ensure your components meet precise cleanliness specifications:

  • Particle count analysis
  • Non-Volatile Residue (NVR) analysis
  • Visual inspection
  • Pressure testing up to 50,000 psi
  • Helium leak testing

Additional test and service capabilities include:

  • Commercial oxygen cleaning
  • Descaling and acid cleaning of iron and carbon steel
  • Overhaul and repair services
  • Total hydrocarbon analysis
  • Gas sampling
  • Verification of dryness
  • Hardware assembly
  • Sealing and specialized packaging
  • Clean room rental

Our Precision Cleaning Expertise Includes:

  • Cryogenic testing
  • Pickle and passivation
  • Deoxidation
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  • Vacuum bake-out
  • Ancillary specialized services  

Methods and Solutions Offered

Cleaning Methods

  • Aqueous cleaning
  • Immersion cleaning
  • Ultrasonic cleaning
  • High-pressure spray cleaning
  • CO2 cleaning
  • Injection flooding
  • Delicate surface wiping
  • Vacuum bake-out

Aerospace Hydraulic Cleaning and Testing

  • On-site, state-of-the-art service for hydraulic and lube oil systems and components
  • Class 10,000 cleanroom specifications
  • Proof pressure and leak testing to 50,000 psi (345,000 kPa) using DI (Deionized) water or hydraulic fluid
  • Proof pressure and leak testing to 20,000 psi (138,000 kPa) using GN2
  • Cleaned and tested hardware preserved in hydraulic fluid, then sealed or packaged in nitrogen-purged envelopes

Cleanliness Verification

  • Visual inspection
  • Particle count analysis
  • Non-Volatile Residue (NVR) analysis  

Cutting-edge Equipment We Use

Our state-of-the-art facilities feature:

  • ISO 14644-1 & -2 Class 7 and Class 5 Cleanrooms
  • FED-STD-209 Class 10,000 and Class 100 Cleanrooms
  • High-pressure testing equipment up to 50,000 psi
  • Advanced contamination analysis equipment
  • Specialized packaging systems

Which Labs Offer This Service

Our team operates from service hubs across the world, providing global access to our expert capabilities.

Visit our Locations Page to find your nearest hub.

End-to-end Support

We offer:

  • Specialized packaging and preservation
  • Hardware assembly services
  • Clean room rental options
  • On-site services
  • Complete documentation and verification

Standards we test to and materials we test

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  • ISO 14644-1 & -2
  • FED-STD-209

Environmental control is provided by ISO 14644-1 & -2 Class 7 and Class 5 Cleanrooms and FED-STD-209 Class 10,000 and Class 100 Cleanrooms.

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

System failure risk

We use advanced contamination control processes and verified cleanliness testing, minimizing contamination-related failures.

Meeting industry standards

Our ISO-certified cleanrooms and comprehensive verification methods ensure full compliance with demanding cleanliness requirements.

Complex component requirements

Multiple specialized cleaning methods and experienced technicians handle your most delicate components with precision and care.

Process validation demands

Complete documentation and verification provide clear evidence of the cleanliness levels achieved.

Why Choose Element

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Proven industry experience

Recognized as a preferred precision cleaning supplier with over 50 years of specialized expertise.

Comprehensive solutions

We offer everything from cleaning and testing to specialized packaging and preservation.

Advanced facilities

Our state-of-the-art cleanrooms and testing equipment deliver superior cleanliness results.

Flexible capabilities

Multiple cleaning methods and testing options tailored to your exact requirements.

50+
years

of precision cleaning expertise Supporting mission-critical industries worldwide

50,000 psi
testing capability

Industry-leading pressure testing range

8+
Specialized cleaning methods

Comprehensive solutions for any requirement

190
years of combined heritage

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Speak to our team of experts

AMERICAS

Toll free from US lines

+1 888 786 7555

EUROPE

Contact our Central Team
UK

Freephone from UK

+44 808 234 1667

Germany

Freephone from Germany 

+49 800 000 5137

MIDDLE EAST

Toll free from UAE

+971 800 353 6368