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I’m looking for someone who can do cadmium plating. I recently sent out a batch of parts that were zinc plated and the result was not concours correct. Some of the hardware almost looked chrome plated ...

Fastener coatings or finishes improve appearance, increase corrosion resistance, and provide lubricity. Electrodeposited coatings: Zinc, cadmium, tin, nickel, and chromium coatings are most common for ...

Engineers have a range of coatings and finishes they can specify for metal hardware such as retaining rings, wave springs, latches, hinges, and fasteners. The finishes can be functional or aesthetic.

Amphenol Industrial Products Group, has enhanced its standard shell plating from standard cadmium to gray zinc over electroless nickel (Gray ZnNi) to be used in the harshest environments. Amphenol ...

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This market report, from Stratview Research, studies the aircraft fastener coatings market over the trend period of 2012 to 2017 and forecast period of 2018 to 2023. The research report provides ...