About Us
For 75 years TA Aerospace has been the leading provider of engineered clamping systems, elastomer grommets, seals and thermal insulation products for use in extreme environments. We are pioneers. We create new possibilities in design and manufacturing to make our products more reliable and efficient.
Never satisfied with the status quo, we collaborate with your team to create custom solutions that meet your unique requirements and solve your toughest problems. TA Aerospace is nimble and flexible, so we can adapt and respond quickly to your needs. We deliver value for you - from the initial concept through testing, approval, production, and service.
Engineered Solutions for Extreme Environments
Our Company
TA Aerospace is a world leader in the design and manufacture of metallic and elastomer clamping systems, molded grommets, and thermal fire barrier insulation. TA excels in providing engineering solutions to customer’s needs. It has a fully staffed R&D lab that keeps TA in the forefront on new materials in the elastomer industry.
TA Mfg. started business during the 1940’s in Howard Thomas’ garage. TA quickly made a reputation in the market with superior quality and high temperature performance. The facility is located in Valencia, CA and consists of 90,000 square feet of manufacturing space and approximately 250 employees.
1942-TA Manufacturing Company founded by Thomas & Associates
1960-Acquired by Dayco
1970-TA Mfg. Co. acquired by Viking
1989-Esterline acquires 6 Criton divisions, including TA Aerospace
1998-Esterline acquires Kirkhill Rubber
1999-Kirkhill Rubber and TA Manufacturing Co. merge
2002-Kirkhill-TA acquires Burke Industries
2008-TA, Kirkhill, Darchem, NMC, and Hytek merge into Esterline Engineered Materials
2019-Esterline Acquired by TransDigm, becomes TA Aerospace
Commercial
- Airbus A220, A320neo, Airbus A350
- Boeing 737 MAX, 787
- Comac ARJ21, C919
- Embraer E2
Business Jets
- Bombardier G7500
- Dassault F6X
- Gulfstream G400/500/600/700/800
- Textron Cessna/Beechcraft
Military
- Autonomous airframe: MQ-4C, MQ-25
- Bombers: B-1, B-2, B-52
- Cargo and Refueling: KC-46, KC-10, C-17, C-130, C-5, A400M, C-390
- Fighter Jets: F-15,F-16,F-18,F-22, F-35, Eurofighter
- Rotary Wings: UH-60, AH-64, CH-47, V-22, CH-53
Space
- Blue Origin New Glenn launch vehicle
- Orion Spacecraft
- Other reusable Spacecraft
- Other reusable launch vehicles
