Throughout the back half of the 1900s and into the 21st century, Nicrocraft™ and our parent company Wall Colmonoy played a leading role in advancing aviation through our innovative pioneering spirit and our dedication to the aircraft industry. From the post-war jet age to our modern era, we have helped develop and refine new methods of aircraft exhaust system production, including manufacturing processes, materials, and everything in between.
Continue below for a brief look at our proud history and how we came to be a worldwide leader in aircraft exhaust parts manufacturing.
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1950
In the post-war jet age, new and never-before-seen demands were placed on jet engine manufacturers. Wall Colmonoy responded with the invention of a new brazing technology known as Nicrobraz®, which included nickel-based filler metals and hydrogen-atmosphere furnaces. As a part of this process, stainless steel components could be brazed to serve under high heat and corrosive conditions.
Materials Engineer at the time, Bob Peaslee, pioneered the application of hydrogen braze for aircraft turbine engine components – a technology and process that continues today and is taught at Wall Colmonoy's Modern Furnace Brazing School.
1965
In 1965, Wall Colmonoy Oklahoma City was established to support the overhaul and repair of jet engine compressor and hot section components for nearby Tinker Air Force Base.
During the Vietnam War, U.S. military tactical and transport aircraft engine components were overhauled at Oklahoma City and then San Antonio. Components for a wide variety of fighters, bombers, and other military aircraft were overhauled at these facilities as Wall Colmonoy helped the U.S. government save millions of dollars in new replacement parts.
In the late-1960s, Oklahoma City began overhauling light aircraft exhaust systems and returning them to service with new-part warranties.
1970
In 1970, Oklahoma City was approved as an FAA repair station, giving approval to overhaul aircraft components under the FAA's jurisdiction.
1975
In 1975, Oklahoma City began producing new and overhauled aircraft exhaust systems under the Nicrocraft™ brand name, supported by innovative engineering design and an unsurpassed warranty that helped rapidly grow the product line.
2011
In 2011, Wall Colmonoy Oklahoma City was renamed to Wall Colmonoy Aerobraze Oklahoma City.
Today
Oklahoma City is now the center of new light aircraft exhaust systems, marking more than seven decades of proud history as a leading innovator and passionate manufacturer in the world of aviation.
