BAMA to Tour BELAC LLC, a Chromalloy Company
420 Commerce Blvd., Oldsmar, FL 34677
Thursday, October 18, 5:30 p.m.
BAMA is offering a tour of this exciting company in Oldsmar near the border
of Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.
BELAC LLC is the only company in the world to maintain an FAA approval, other
then the original manufacturer (OEM), on a high-pressure turbine blade.
BELAC, in conjunction with other Chromalloy resources, reverse engineers
aircraft engine components, obtains FAA approval through the CFR 14 Part 21
Parts Manufacture Approval procedure and sell the FAA approved parts to
the airlines. This procedure provides aircraft operators with cost-reducing options
to the OEM turbine blades. BELAC also manufactures components on a build to
print basis for several OEM customers.
BELAC's facility houses several unique manufacturing processes, such as
dual-wheel grinding, EDM drilling, NDT, heat treat, and shot peen. Four of
these processes are NADCAP approved.
BELAC has approximately 85 employees and proudly displays their, 2014
Manufacturer of the Year award from MAF. Management will provide a brief
presentation on the company and their best practices before giving a tour of
the facility.