Cadmium Plating Services - Nadcap Certified Metal Finishing
Cadmium Plating Specifications - AMS QQ P 416
QQ - P 416 Type 1 and 2
AMS - 2400
ASTM - B - 766
AMS - QQ - P -416
WHY CHOOSE US FOR YOUR CADMIUM PLATING NEEDS?
Erie Plating Company operates a dedicated overhead cadmium plating hoist line that supports 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 and repeatable performance are critical.
Our cadmium plating line utilizes proprietary cadmium plating chemistry designed to promote effective deposition into blind and through holes during barrel cadmium plating. This capability ensures improved coverage and corrosion protection for complex fasteners geometries.
Erie Plating Company is NADCAP-accredited for cadmium plating, providing 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 1, 2
AMS - 2400
ASTM - B - 766
AMS - QQ - P - 416
Other
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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