NTS has extensive capabilities in the precision cleaning of component parts, assemblies, piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and an array of other space hardware. Other processes include pickle and passivation, deoxidation, cryogenic testing, helium leak testing, pressure testing, vacuum bake out, and an incredible number of other ancillary specialized services.
NTS services range from commercial oxygen clean to ultra high purity processing, including analysis for particles and non-volatile residue on virtually any material including stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, beryllium, and modern composites. NTS also provides specialized packaging of cleaned and tested hardware.
A few programs NTS has performed cleaning activities for:
Titan II & IV: Ducts, oxidizer and propellant lines
Delta: Fuel and oxidizer lines, regulators, valves, control equipment
Space Shuttle: Fuel lines, oxidizer feed lines, bulkhead penetration lines, fuel system components, explosive bolts, pressure lines and components, quick disconnects, cryogenic components
F-16 & F-18: Fuel system components and lines
Contact NTS today to find out more!
Acid Cleaning
As part of our arsenal of services, NTS to provides a variety of acid cleaning services. We provide both the traditional method of pickling with solutions of nitric and hydrofluoric acids and citric acid treatments to restore corrosion resistance. Read More>>>
Aqueous Cleaning
NTS also provides cleaning services with environmentally friendly solvents and Deionized (DI) water.The right combination of aqueous-based solvents, cleaning methods and drying processes can equal or surpass chlorinated solvents' effectiveness. Read More>>>
Chloride Removal
Over the years, NTS has developed a custom process chloride removal. Our procedure includes heating the products, polishing them with deionized water to a virtually chloride free state, and removing most of the chlorides. Contact NTS to find out more. Read More>>>
Degreasing
Grease and dirt prevent bonding, welding, painting or shipment to the customer. NTS can help with any material, removing machine oils and other contaminants without contaminants without jeopardizing the material's integrity or your budget. Read More>>>
Fuel Service
Aerospace propellants fall essentially to the following classes: petroleum, cryogenic, hypergolic and solid. Alternative rocket fuels include hydrogen peroxide and xenon ion. NTS can help you with all your fuel testing needs. Read More>>>
HF Etching
NTS can also perform hydrofluoric acid etching of medical implants. Grit-blasting and/or acid etching greatly increases the surface area of implants. This can aid in the bone-implant interface, dental implants, etc. Read More>>>
Hydraulic Cleaning
NTS performs cleaning and analysis of hydraulic components and assemblies in our Class 10,000 cleanroom. We can perform both hydraulic cleaning and testing, as well as precision cleaning and testing of hydraulic components. Read More>>>
Hydrogen Peroxide
A 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide is enough to produce bubbling when introduced onto a contaminated wound. At close to full strength, it will vaporize contaminated systems and anything that surrounds them. Let NTS help with your precision cleaning. Read More>>>
Hypergolic Cleaning
For hypergolic fuel systems cleaning, NTS possesses unparalleled experience in preparing the biggest and the smallest of components for long life in space or on the ground. Let NTS help with your hypergolic cleaning. Read More>>>
Oxygen Cleaning
Over the last 40 years NTS has cleaned thousands of systems and millions of parts for oxygen services and has kept a perfect record. NTS cleans to all industry standards (such as CGA), Navy, aerospace and Mil-standards/specifications. Read More>>>
Ozone Service
To disinfect and sterilize water, while avoiding chlorine use, some water districts and companies are resorting to ozone water treatment. NTS field services are available to complete the precision cleaning and passivation of your ozone system. Read More>>>
Passivation
NTS is an aerospace and industry approved passivation source, with 40 years of experience. NTS has perfected methods in implementing the practices in the now prevalent standards for cleaning, descaling and passivation of stainless steel parts and systems. Read More>>>
Pre-Cleaning Services
NTS operates a FED-STD-209 Class 10,000 cleanroom capable of cleaning to 50 microns or better, and can evaluate particles to 5 microns. Non-volatile residue cleaning capability is 1 mg per square ft and better. Contact NTS today for more information. Read More>>>
Titanium Cleaning
Precision cleaning of titanium parts used in medical, aerospace, etc. requires special care. NTS can perform cleaning of your titanium hardware, be it an important clean environment connecting pin, a critical satellite part, a valve or piping. Read More>>>
Ultrasonic Cleaning
NTS personnel uses our decades of experience, our proven process procedures and ultrasonic operating practices, as well as a large assortment of the right accessories to make sure that your parts are cleaned effectively and safely every time. Read More>>>
Verification and Analysis
After your parts have gone through the precision cleaning process, how do you know and how does your customer know they are clean? Let NTS provide you with the verification necessary. Read More>>>