Why Choose Ashton Aerospace & Defence?
✔ UK-based supplier with extensive industry experience
✔ Wide stock availability and fast delivery
✔ Technical support to ensure correct product selection
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Frequently Asked Questions
(Aerospace & Defence)
1. What sealing solutions are used in aerospace and defence applications?
Aerospace and defence applications require high-performance sealing solutions such as O-rings, bonded seals, EMI shielding gaskets, and custom-engineered components designed to operate in extreme environments including high pressure, vacuum, and temperature variations.
2. What extreme conditions must aerospace sealing products withstand?
Sealing solutions in aerospace must perform reliably under extreme conditions such as ultra-low temperatures, high pressure, vacuum environments, and exposure to substances like liquid oxygen and hydrogen.
3. Do you provide custom sealing solutions for defence projects?
Yes, bespoke sealing and engineered components can be manufactured to customer drawings and specifications, ensuring optimal performance for specialised aerospace and defence applications.
4. What industries within defence do you support?
Aerospace & defence sealing solutions support multiple sectors including air, land, and marine defence, with applications ranging from aircraft systems and electronics to naval vessels and armoured vehicles.
5. Why is certification important in aerospace sealing solutions?
Certification ensures that products meet strict industry standards for safety, reliability, and performance. Working with an AS9120-certified supplier helps guarantee quality and compliance in critical aerospace and defence applications.
Ashton Aerospace & Defence Ltd was formed to respond quickly and efficiently to the growing needs of this sector and so providing customers with the highest level of service.
Alongside our own manufacturing facilities we are also
official distributors for some of the world's largest Sealing and Vibration
control companies. Through this network we have approved material and
products for many of the Aerospace and defence primes such as Rolls Royce,
Dassault, GE, Leonardo, Collins, Airbus, Boeing, BAE amongst others.
Underpinned by a robust technical supplier network Ashton
Aerospace & Defence Ltd is able to respond quickly and efficiently to the
growing and changing needs of this sector. We can provide standard parts
or parts custom designed to customer drawings across a vast range of
applications.
Backed by our stringent AS9120 Certification, we guarantee full traceability, uncompromising quality, and outstanding technical support.
From extreme temperature fluctuations in deep space to high-impact shock absorption in marine vessels, our bespoke engineered components are trusted to perform when failure is not an option. Explore our specialized application areas below to see how we support commercial aviation, space exploration, and land and sea defence systems.
Specialist Sealing & Engineering Applications
At Ashton Seals, we provide high-performance sealing, vibration control, and shielding solutions engineered to withstand the rigorous demands of the aerospace and defence sectors. Our components are trusted across four primary domains:
Aviation – Commercial & Defence
We supply critical components for both commercial airliners and military aircraft, ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance from the cockpit to the landing gear. Our aviation applications include:
- Airframe Body Sealing
- Cabin Sealing & Vibration Control
- Engines & Equipment
- Fuel & Fluid Transfer
- Insulation
- Landing Gear Parts and Test Equipment
- Engine & Fire Seals
- Aerostructure and Aerodynamic Seals
- Canopy and Pressure Seals
- Cockpit & Interior Seals
- RMI Seals
Aerospace & Space Exploration
Space and high-altitude environments require materials that can survive extreme conditions. We engineer solutions capable of withstanding the harshest elements of aerospace operations, including:
- Extreme Low Temperatures
- High Pressure and Ultra High Vacuum
- Liquid Oxygen and Liquid Hydrogen Sealing
- Gaskets for EMI Shielding Electronics
- Optical Camera Sealing
Marine Defence
Naval vessels and submarines rely on durable, shock-resistant components to maintain operational integrity in harsh maritime environments. Our marine defence solutions cover:
- Torpedo & Weapon Shock Mounts
- Electronic Cabinet Seals
- Bulkhead seals
- Anti shock mounting for weapons targeting
Land Defence
We provide ruggedized sealing and mounting solutions designed to protect heavy armour, artillery, and vital electronic systems in the field. Our land defence capabilities include:
- Artillery Seals and Mounts
- Ammunition Storage
- Armoured Vehicle Minesweeper Attachments
- Turret Mount Seals
- EMI Seals
Partner with an AS9120-Certified Supplier
Finding the right material and specification is critical to the success and safety of your project. Our dedicated technical support team is ready to assist you with bespoke materials, fluid management solutions, and custom fabrication tailored to your precise requirements.
Require documentation? Download our AS9120 Certification or view our full Aerospace & Defence terms and conditions.