Aerospace
Gold is essential in aerospace electronics and connectors, but small losses during rinse cycles can quietly drive up material costs. Our systems recover valuable gold from rinse water, supporting environmental goals and reducing waste across precision manufacturing lines.
Aerospace: Why Recover Precious Metals from Rinse Water?
The aerospace industry depends on materials that perform flawlessly under extreme conditions—none more so than gold, which is prized for its conductivity, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability. Gold is used extensively in connectors, wiring, and sensitive electronics. But when these parts are plated, valuable metal is easily lost during rinse cycles.
Recovering this gold from rinse water protects your bottom line while supporting environmentally responsible innovation.
1. Understand the Scale of Rinse Water Loss
Electroplating and sputtering gold onto aerospace components involves multiple rinse stages to ensure precision and cleanliness. These rinse waters can carry trace gold into waste streams, especially in high-volume production.
- Gold drag-out can occur in every rinse cycle
- Over time, even microgram losses can result in significant waste
- Wastewater may still contain recoverable value
2. Recover Gold Without Interrupting Cleanroom Standards
We engineer our recovery systems to operate seamlessly within high-spec environments. They meet the strict standards of aerospace manufacturing while capturing lost gold before it’s gone.
- Designed for clean, controlled environments
- Compatible with precision electroplating lines
- Minimal impact on water chemistry and product integrity
3. Conserve Materials, Reduce Environmental Impact
Gold is costly to mine and refine. By reclaiming gold from rinse water, you reduce environmental impact while maximizing resource use.
- Cut down on gold purchases
- Reduce waste sent to treatment or discharge
- Lower environmental footprint of high-tech operations
4. Lead the Way in Sustainable Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace manufacturers are under increasing pressure to deliver not just innovation, but accountability. Recovering gold from rinse water demonstrates a proactive, forward-thinking approach to sustainability.
- Support internal and customer-driven environmental goals
- Improve ESG performance and material traceability
- Strengthen your position as a responsible industry leader
