Capabilities
Critical work
Core Capabilities
Across one connected group, we bring specialist product knowledge, machining, treatments, testing, assembly and lifecycle support together for demanding civil aerospace and defence programmes.
RLC supports complex programmes across two focused areas: Engine Components and Defence Equipment.
We combine specialist manufacturing with approved processes, inspection, assembly and supply chain support. This gives customers a vertically integrated solution from requirement to delivery, with fewer handovers and clearer accountability.
Engine Components
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Complex aerofoils
High-precision titanium and aluminium aerofoil components, supported by specialist profiling, surface treatments and measurement.
High-precision titanium and aluminium aerofoil components, supported by specialist profiling, surface treatments and measurement.
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Fan blades
Solid fan blades and hollow fan blade panels for demanding civil aerospace and defence engine programmes.
Solid fan blades and hollow fan blade panels for demanding civil aerospace and defence engine programmes.
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Blisks / IBRs
Complex rotative components that combine aerofoil and disc features, supported by specialist machining, chemical processes and detailed measurement.
Complex rotative components that combine aerofoil and disc features, supported by specialist machining, chemical processes and detailed measurement.
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Guide vanes
Structural, hollow and outlet guide vane components where geometry, surface finish and repeatability matter.
Structural, hollow and outlet guide vane components where geometry, surface finish and repeatability matter.
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Annulus fillers and kits
Machined, processed and assembled annulus fillers and related engine-ready kits.
Machined, processed and assembled annulus fillers and related engine-ready kits.
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Engine hardware
Prismatic components and associated engine hardware, supported by controlled machining, inspection and supply chain management.
Prismatic components and associated engine hardware, supported by controlled machining, inspection and supply chain management.
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Specialist processes and inspection
Surface processing, measurement, testing and inspection vertically integrated into the manufacturing route.
Surface processing, measurement, testing and inspection vertically integrated into the manufacturing route.
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Programme support
Development, qualification, serial supply, spares and legacy component support.
Development, qualification, serial supply, spares and legacy component support.
Defence Equipment
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Ejection seat systems
Safety-critical components and assemblies for ejection seat programmes, supported through new build, spares and sustainment.
Safety-critical components and assemblies for ejection seat programmes, supported through new build, spares and sustainment.
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Rocket and cartridge CASE systems
Rocket casings, cartridge cases and related hardware for emergency systems where repeatability and traceability matter.
Rocket casings, cartridge cases and related hardware for emergency systems where repeatability and traceability matter.
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Aerospace textiles
Harnesses, restraints, parachute-related assemblies, survival pack components and integrated textile hardware.
Harnesses, restraints, parachute-related assemblies, survival pack components and integrated textile hardware.
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Actuation systems
Components and assemblies for secondary flight controls and high-lift transmission systems, including functional test support.
Components and assemblies for secondary flight controls and high-lift transmission systems, including functional test support.
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Ground support equipment
Bespoke equipment, test rigs and support assemblies that help maintain and service defence platforms.
Bespoke equipment, test rigs and support assemblies that help maintain and service defence platforms.
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Precision components and assemblies
Machined fittings, buckles and complex assemblies supplied ready for higher-level integration.
Machined fittings, buckles and complex assemblies supplied ready for higher-level integration.
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Treatments and testing
Chemical processing, heat treatment, NDT, welding, mechanical testing and inspection supporting controlled delivery.
Chemical processing, heat treatment, NDT, welding, mechanical testing and inspection supporting controlled delivery.
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Programme sustainment
Qualification, production, spares, replacement equipment and legacy support across long-running programmes.
Qualification, production, spares, replacement equipment and legacy support across long-running programmes.
Capabilities by site
Capabilities
- Machining
- Non Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Chemical Processing
- Assembly
- Testing
- Heat Treatment
- Lifecycle Support
- CNC Splining
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Shot Peening & Vibratory Deburring
- Paint Shop Media Applications
- CNC Textile Sewing
Capabilities
- Machining
- Non Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Chemical Processing
- Assembly
- Testing
- Heat Treatment
- Lifecycle Support
- CNC Splining
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Paint Shop Media Applications
Capabilities
- Machining
- Non Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Chemical Processing
- Assembly
- Testing
- Lifecycle Support
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Paint Shop Media Applications
- CNC Textile Sewing
Capabilities
- Machining
- Non Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Chemical Processing
- Assembly
- Testing
- Lifecycle Support
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Paint Shop Media Applications
Capabilities
- Machining
- Non Destructive Testing (NDT)
- Chemical Processing
- Assembly
- Lifecycle Support
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Paint Shop Media Applications
Capabilities
- Machining
- Lifecycle Support
- Global Supply Chain Management
Future Capabilities
We invest in the tools, systems and skills needed to support the next generation of aerospace and defence manufacturing.
From smart assembly and 3D scanning to digital inspection, water-jet machining, automation and AI-supported process monitoring, our development work strengthens quality control, repeatability and visibility across complex programmes.
Built for what comes next
Discuss your manufacturing requirement, programme sustainment need or supply-chain strategy with RLC.
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