What’s New

New Paint Capabilities
Hytek has recently completed the installation of a new large paint booth and oven, greatly expanding our prime and paint operations and efficiencies. The new installation was made in response to customer demand for specialty application of Boeing 10-85 - Aluminum Pigmented Coating for Fasteners in support of the B787 Dreamliner program. We now offer 5 large climate and dust controlled paint booths which allow up to 11 painters to be applying product simultaneously.

13 Foot Titanium Etch Line
Hytek also installed a new 13 foot titanium etch line (see photo) specifically designed for larger F-22, F-35 and B787 aircraft parts. This line can accommodate parts up to 13 feet long and several feet wide and deep. Hytek continues to also offer it's existing Titanium Etch Line as well, handling parts up to seven feet in length. The added capacity of the new line gives Hytek one of the most efficient and largest Titanium processing facilities anywhere. We are interested in discussing with you your Titanium etching and cleaning requirements.

Recent Approvals
Spirit AeroSystems, Wichita, KS, and representatives from Israel Aerospace Industries recently completed a thorough audit of Hytek's Quality Systems. This resulted in numerous processing approvals in support of various programs for IAI, and other aircraft manufacturers and aerospace suppliers.

European Aviation Safety Agency
Hytek has been issued the EASA Part-145 Approval Certificate reference number EASA.145.6150 opening the door for European operators, repair stations and manufacturers to do business with Hytek Finishes. Hytek Finishes can now issue dual-release airworthiness approvals for all MRO components allowing installation in US and Foreign registered aircraft.

Hytek Finishes Co., Kent, WA approved for F-35 Fracture Critical
Hytek NDT inspectors completed a rigorous Fracture Critical Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) exam that granted our facility approval to further support the F-35 program. Northrop Grumman Corporation conducted the audit and the overwhelmingly positive result of this audit has secured Hytek Finishes' position as one of the few fully certified United States finishing houses for the Joint Strike Fighter program's Fracture Critical parts.

Lockheed Martin Accreditation
Hytek recently completed a rigorous series of process and quality audits by the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. The overwhelmingly positive results of these audits has secured Hytek’s place as one of one of a very few fully certified United States finishing houses on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.

Nadcap Approval
Hytek has successfully accredited for NDT, Chemical Processes, Heat Treat and Shot Peen.

FAA Repair Station Certification #HY7R576J
Hytek is an FAA Approved Maintenance Repair and Overhaul station. We specialize in powerplant, flight control, hydraulic and pneumatic component repairs for Boeing and Airbus products.

Thermal Spray / HVOF
Hytek has recently completed installation of a state-of the-art Thermal Spray robotic booth. This system applies to hundreds of various metal and alloy wires. This fully automated coating system is expanding Hytek’s reach into the aerospace, defense, automotive and medical industries. The range of coatings we are capable of applying utilizing the latest technology include:

Contact the Hytek Sales Department at 253-872-7160 for more information.