Cadmium Plating Services - Nadcap Certified Metal Finishing
Cadmium Plating Specifications
AMS-QQ-P-416 Type II
AMS2400
ASTM B766
BPS 4006
BPS 4138
5D1-5322
F70C1
WHY CHOOSE US AS YOUR CADMIUM PLATER?
Erie Plating Company operates a dedicated overhead cadmium plating hoist line supporting both rack and barrel cadmium plating, including chromating, for carbon steel and stainless steel components. This process is optimized for fasteners and specialty hardware where controlled coverage, consistency, and repeatable performance are critical.
Our cadmium plating line utilizes proprietary cadmium plating chemistry engineered to promote effective deposition into both blind and through holes during cadmium plating. This capability ensures enhanced coverage and corrosion protection for complex fastener geometries.
NADCAP accreditation for cadmium plating provides customers with confidence in process control, quality and compliance for aerospace and defense applications.
Finish Name
Cadmium Plating - rack and barrel, Nadcap
Rack cadmium plating - Nadcap
Barrel cadmium plating - Nadcap
USG Cadmium plating - Nadcap
Carbon steel cadmium plating - Nadcap
Specification
QQ - P 416 Type II
AMS - 2400
ASTM - B - 766
AMS - QQ - P - 416
SAE AMS QQ P 416
Industry use
- Aerospace
- Armaments
- Military and Defense
- Various
Base metal substrate
- Casting
- Forging
- Steel
- Stainless steel
Effect
Clear chromate, silver appearance
Yellow chromate, yellow appearance
Olive drab chromate, olive drab appearance
Suitable for
Fasteners
High-End fasteners
Specialty fasteners
Benefit
Cadmium Plating provides good protection against rust and corrosion in salt atmospheres and at low thickness, enhanced when it is sealed.
It is resistant to mold and bacteria growth, with electrical resistance and exceptional conductivity. It has favorable compatibility with aluminum to avoid galvanic corrosion. It has natural lubricity low-friction properties.
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