Specification Chart
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Anodize
Anodizing is an electrolytic
oxidation process in which the
surface of the metal is
converted to a coating having
desirable protective, decora-
tive, and functional properties.
Available in a wide range of
colors such as clear, black, red,
blue, & gold. Provides
corrosion resistance while
astatically appeasing.
Black Oxide
A conversion coating for ferrous
materials applied most
commonly on steel. When
applied, an attractive black
finish is obtained. The high-
temperature black oxide
process is essentially a chemical
conversion of the steel surface
and does not change surface
dimensions significantly.
Bright Tin
Used to protect pherrous and
non-pherrous metals. High
ductility, heat conductive, non-
toxic, and high solderability.
Cadmium
Corrosive-resistant cyanide
finish as it functions as a
sacrificial coating that enhances
corrosion protection and can be
applied to cast iron, powdered
metal, aluminum, and steel.
Chromate Conver-
sion
A coating of thin film applied on
aluminum components that
offers excellent corrosion
resistance and is a great primer
for painting applications.
Type I: Contains hexavalent
chrome
Type II: Does not contain
hexavalent chrome-ROHS
Type: VII
Copper
The process in which a layer of
copper is deposited on steel or
aluminum through rack or
barrel plating and is plated by
using an electrical current. It
creates and excellent under-
coat for subsequent deposits.
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MIL-A-8625, AMS-A-8625,
AMS 2471, AMS 2472,
ASTM B580-79
*MIL-A-8625/AMS-A-8625
Class 1: Non-dyed
Class 2: Dyed
*AMS 2471
Clear Anodize only
*AMS 2472
Black, gold, red, or blue
*ASTM B580-79
Type B: Architectural Class I
Type C: Architectural Class II
Type D: Automotive
Type E: Interior, moderate
abrasion resistance
Type F: Interior, limited
abrasion resistance
Type G: Chromic Acid
MIL-DTL-13924. AMS 2485, TT-
C-490
*MIL-DTL-13924
Class 1: Alkaline oxidizing
process
*AMS 2485
Black Oxide on steel
*TT-C-490
Type I: Zinc Phosphate
Type II: Iron Phosphate
Type III: Organic pretreat-
ment coating
Type V: Zinc phosphate
MIL-T-10727, ASTM B545-
97, AMS 2408
*ASTM B545-97
Class A: .0001” minimum
Class B: .0002” minimum
Class C: .00032-.0004” min
Class D: .0006-.0008” min
Class E: .0012” minimum
Class F: .0006” minimum
QQ-P-416
Class 1: .0005” minimum
Class 2: .0003” minimum
Class 3: .0002” minimum
MIL-DTL-5541, AMS 2473,
ASTM B921-08
*MIL-DTL-5541
Type I: Contains hexavalent
chrome
Type II: Does not contain
hexavalent chrome-RoHS
compliant
*AMS 2473
Class 1A: Yellow
*ASTM B921-08
Class 1: Maximum corrosion
resistance
Class 2: Moderate corrosion
resistance used as a paint
base
Class 3: Decorative, slight
corrosion resistance, low
electrical resistance
Class 4: No corrosion
resistance, used as paint
base
AMS-2418, MIL-C-14450, ASTM
-B734-97 (2008)
*AMS-2418
Type I- Engineering
Type II-Masking
*MIL-C-14450
Class 0
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
Class 4
*MIL-A-8625/AMS-A-8625
Type II: Sulfuric acid
anodize
Type IIB: Thin sulfuric
anodizing for use as non-
chromate
.0007” minimum
.0004”minimum
.0003” minimum
.0002” minimum
.00012” minimum
Alkaline oxidizing. For
wrought iron, cast and
malleable irons, plain
carbon, and low-alloy steel
For moving parts which
cannot tolerate the
dimensional change of a
more corrosion-resistant
finish. For decorative
applications and can be
used to decrease light
reflection.
*MIL-T-10727
Type I: Electrodeposited
Type II: Hot-dipped
*ASTM B545-97
Types: Matte, bright
Type I: As plated
Type II: Supplementary
Chromate Treatment
Type III: Supplementary
phosphate treatment
*MIL-DTL-5541
Class 1A: Maximum
protection against
corrosion
Class 3: Corrosion
protection with lower
electrical resistance
*ASTM B921-08
RoHS Compliant
*AMS-2418
.0005”-.0007”
Minimum .0007”
*MIL-C-14450
.001”-.005”
.001” minimum
.0005” minimum
.0002” minimum
.0001” minimum
MIL-PRF-4601 QQ-C-320, ASTM B689-97
Dry Film Nickel Chrome
Lubricant
The process of electroplating a thin *QQ-C-320 *QQ-C-320
deposit of chromium onto nickel Class 1: Corrosion protective plating Type I: Bright Finish
Materials which despite being in Color 1: Natural product color Class 2: Engineering plating
the solid phase, are able to reduce Type II: Satin Finish
friction between two surfaces Color 2: Black *ASTM B689-97
sliding against each other without Type I: Solutions that do not contain
hardeners, brighteners, or stress *ASTM B689-97
the need for a liquid medium. Can
control additives Class 5: .0002” minimum
withstand environment extremes.
Class 25: .001” minimum
Type II: Moderate temp., deposit Class 50: .002” minimum
contains sulfur or other compounds to
AMS 2404, AMS-C-26074, Class 100: .004” minimum
Electroless Nickel MIL-C-26074, ASTM-B733 increase hardness, refine the grain Class 200: .008” minimum
structure, and/or control inner stress
-04
Type III: Contains dispersed submicron
An auto-catalytic chemical process *AMS 2404, AMS-C- *AMS 2404, AMS-C- particles such as silicon carbide to
used to deposit a layer of nickel 26074, MIL-C-26074 26074, MIL-C-26074 increase hardness and wear resistance
phosphorus on a substrate
controlled by a chemical reaction Grade A-.001" min Class 1: As plated MIL-P-27418, AMS 2424
Nickel
that does not require any source of
current. Grade B-.0005" min Class 2: Bake at 500 + Sulfamate
to harden nickel
Medium Phosphorous Electroless Grade C-.0015" min An electronically deposited process *MIL-P-27418 MIL-P-27418
Nickel (5-9%) heat treatable to 62 in which a sulfamate bath is used to Dull gray or silver .002-.0003” Thickness
RCH, bright appearance, excellent *ASTM-B733-04 *ASTM-B733-04 plate the substrate. A pure deposit Soft Nickel, Electrodeposited Bath
lubricity, and recommended for SC 0: .000004” Type I: No phospho- of nickel allows soldering and
Acid and Alkaline Environment. SC 1: .0002” rus requirement brazing.
SC 3: .001” Type II: 1-3%
High Phosphorus Electroless Nickel SC 4: .003” Phosphorus
QQ-P-35, AMS-QQ-P-25, ASTM A
(10-13%) is non-magnetic, ductile, requirement Passivate 967
readily soldered and recommended Type III: 2-4%
for the most severe Acid Environ- requirement
ment. Type IV: 5-9% Passivation is the removal of free *QQ-P-35 *ASTM 967
requirement irons or iron-compounds from the Type II: Medium temp nitric with Nitric 1
Type V: 10% or surface of stainless steel by means sodium dichromate Nitric 2
higher of a chemical dissolution most
typically by a treatment with an acid *AMS-QQ-P-35
solution that will remove the surface Type II: Medium temp nitric with
ASTM B-912 contamination. sodium dichromate
Electropolish Type VI: Low temp nitric acid
An electrochemical process used to Yields maximum TT-C-490
deposit a layer of nickel phospho- tarnish and corro- Phosphate
rus on a substrate controlled by a sions resistance in
chemical reaction that does not stainless steel. Phosphate is a conversion coding Grade A Zinc Phosphate coating with no
require any source of current. Simultaneously that increases corrosion resistance additional sealer
deburrs as it polishes. and increases the overall surface
Grade B Zinc Phosphate coating with a dry organic
area while promoting adhesion. It
sealer
provides durability for paint and
metal products. Grade C Zinc Phosphate with a supplemental
MIL-DTL-45204, ASTM protective oil type compound
Gold B488-11, AMS 2422
Zinc Phosphate with a supplemental
Grade D protective oil type compound
A method of depositing a thin layer *MIL-DTL-45204/ASTM *MIL-DTL-45204/
of gold on a surface of another B488-11 ASTM B488-11
QQ-S-365, ASTM B700, AMS 2410
metal most often on copper. Type I: 99.7% Gold min. Grade A: Knopp 90 Silver
Type II: 99.0% Gold min. max.
Type III: 99.9% Gold min. Grade B: Knopp 91- An electro deposited coating for *QQ-S-365 *QQ-S-365
129 electrical, decorative, or solderable Grade A: With supplementary Type I: Matte
*AMS 2422 Grade C: Knopp 201 surfaces. tarnish-resistant treatment Type II: Semi-bright
.00005” minimum, unless and over Grade B: Without supplementary Type II: Bright
otherwise specified tarnish-resistant treatment
QQ-C-320 *ASTM B700-08
Hardchrome
Grade A: Matte
Grade B: Bright
Delivers high corrosion, wear, and Class 1: Decorative plating Type I: Bright Grade C: Bright
friction resistance. Fights friction Grade D: Semibright
without changing component Class 2: Engineering plating Type I: Satin
dimensions. Excellent hardness (68- ASTM B579, MIL-P-81728 B
74 RC).
Tin Lead
Excellent solderability. In critical *ASTM B579 *ASTM B579
electrical applications, eliminates SC 4 Very Severe Thickness Minimum:
the potential for tin whisker
AMS 2482, MIL-A-8625, Steel-.0003”
Hardcoat ASTM B580-79
formation. Matte or bright SC3 Severe
Copper-0003”
appearance. 50-70% Tin, remainder Steel-0002”
Lead. SC2 Moderate Copper-.00015”
A type of coating that penetrates *AMS 2482 *AMS 2482 Steel-.0001”
the base material while building up .0015-.0025” Thickness Type I: Teflon- SC1 Mild Copper– .0008”
the surface of the material. Hard impregnated Steel– .005”
anodized coatings are typically *MIL-A-8625 aluminum oxide Copper– .005”
applied to heavy wear industrial Class 1: Non-dyed, Type II: Co-deposited
parts intended for use in aggressive customer must ask for seal Teflon and aluminum ASTM B 633-11, QQ-Z-325, AMS
or highly corrosive applications. Class 2: Dyed oxide Zinc 2402
Excellent wear and abrasion
resistance, and electrical insulator. *ASTM B580-79 *MIL-A-8625 *ASTM B633-11
Zinc plating provides the most *ASTM B 633-11
Grade A: Engineering Type III: Hard anodic Type I: As plated
effective and economical way to SC 1: .0002” minimum
Hardcoat coatings Type II: With colored chromate
protect steel against corrosion. Zinc SC 2: .0003” minimum
Type III: With colorless coatings
plating protects steel by providing a SC 3: .0005” minimum
Type IV: With phosphate conversion
physical barrier as well as cathodic SC $: .001” minimum coatings
QQ-C-320, ASTM B689-97
Nickel protection for underlying steel. Type V: With colorless passivate RoHS
*QQ-Z-325 Type VI: With colored passivate
Class 1: .001” minimum *QQ-Z-325
Type I: No dip (chromate
Protects metallic objects from *QQ-C-320 *QQ-C-320 Class 2: .0005” minimum
Type II: Yellow chromate
corrosion and promotes a high Class 1: Corrosion Type I: Bright Finish Class 3: .0002” minimum
Type II: Sating Finish Type III: Phosphate treatment
cosmetic appearance protective
Class 2: Engineering *AMS 2402
*ASTM B689-97 *AMS 2402
Type I: No hardeners,
Class 1: .001” minimum Clear Chromate unless otherwise
*ASTM B689-97 brighteners, or stress
Class 2: .0005” minimum indicated by customer
Class 5: .0002” minimum control additives Class 3: .002” minimum
Class 25: .001” minimum Type II: Deposit used at
Class 50: .002” minimum moderate temp., AMS 2417, ASTM B841
Class 100: .004” minimum contains sulfur or other Zinc-Nickel
compound to increase
Class 200 : .008” minimum
hardness, refine the Zinc-Nickel gives exceptional *AMS 2417 *AMS 2417
grain structure, and/or
sacrificial corrosion resistance and Grade A: Yellow Chromate Type I: No dip
control internal stress
Type IIIL Contains
can be readily passivated. Available Grade B: Clear Chromate Type II: With chromate treatment
in yellow, clear, and black chromate
dispersed submicron
that provides enhanced paint *ASTM B841 *ASTM B841
particles such as silicon
carbide to increase adhesion, solderable properties, and Class q: 5-12% Nickel Type A: Clear Chromate
hardness and wear conductive properties. It will exceed Type B: Yellow Chromate
resistance over 1000 hours to red rest and is Type C: Dark Yellow Chromate
also high temperature resistant. Type D: Black Chromate
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