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Chemical Film Coating MIL-DTL-5541

MIL-DTL-5541 chemical film is a conversion coating to stop aluminum from oxidizing. It is an excellent pretreatment for primer and paints to adhere to. Chemical film increases corrosion protection and adhesion on machinable aluminum alloys and aluminum casting alloys. Chemical film is a cost effective solution for corrosion and a paint base that in many cases eliminates the need for a primer or topcoats such as wet paint or powder coating. It is also used as an adhesion enhancing coating for bonding with adhesives and form in place gaskets.

There are 2 Types of MIL-DTL-5541 and two classes:

  • MIL-DTL-5541 Type l Class 1
  • MIL-DTL-5541 Type l Class 2
  • MIL-DTL-5541 Type II Class 1
  • MIL-DTL-5541 Type II Class 2

MIL-C-5541 is similar to MIL-DTL-5541 in Type and Class with the exception that MIL-C-5541 is always a hexavalent chromium coating. Other similar chemical film specifications are MIL-DTL-81706, ASTM B449, ASTM B921, AMS 2473 and AMS 2474.

Large Parts Capability-Rack and Barrel

Paramount has the capability to process large parts in Chemical Film:

  • 9 ft long x 48 inches deep and 18 inches wide
  • 6 ft long x 40 inches deep and 30 inches wide
  • 5 ft long x 48 inches deep and 22 inches wide
  • NADCAP certified
  • ITAR registered
  • ISO 9001 registered

Paramount Metal Finishing is a NADCAP certified metal finisher for all MIL-DTL-5541 which is required for most aerospace components, types and classes. Paramount is also ITAR registered and performs these processes on critical military electronics as a painting and powder base coating. Chemical Film is applied as well on ordnance components as a final finish. PMF applies these coating for many commercial purposes such as cast electronic housing, medical electronics cabinets and other hardware as a final finish or a paint base.

Paramount Metal Finishing is a specialist in chemical film and is an integrated coating applicator to ASTM, AMS and Military Specifications. We have capabilities to Plate, Anodize, Hard Coat Anodize, Sanchem, Conversion Coat, Paint, Powder Coat and Dry Film Lube in one location.

Nadcap

NADCAP – Aerospace Quality Systems (AC7004)


NADCAP – Chemical Processing

ISO 9001 and NADCAP Paramount Metal Finishing

Paramount Metal Finishing is proud to announce that in January 2022 we passed our ISO 9001 surveillance audit. In February 2022 we passed our NADCAP reaccreditation audit. Paramount Metal Finishing is committed to providing to our customers the very best in quality.

Please see below link:

ISO 9001: ParamountMetalFinishing-ISO-9001.pdf

NADAP:https://paramountmetalfinishing.com/20220308-nadcap/

Paramount Metal Finishing is a specialist in plating and painting as well as a coating applicator to ASTM, AMS and Military Specifications. We have capabilities to Plate, Anodize, Hard Coat Anodize, Sanchem, Conversion Coat, Paint, Powder Coat and Dry Film Lube in one location. Paramount is NADCAP for chemical film MIL-DTL-5541 types I and II; Anodizing MIL-A-8625, MIL-PRF-8625.

ITAR COMPLIANCE PARAMOUNT METAL FINISHING

Paramount Metal Finishing is pleased to announce our continued commitment in securing your sensitive data, with the renewal of our ITAR compliance registration for 2021-2022.

Please see below link:

ITAR Registration

Paramount Metal Finishing is a specialist in plating and painting finishes as well as a coating applicator to ASTM, AMS and Military Specifications. We have capabilities to Plate, Anodize, Hard Coat Anodize, Sanchem, Conversion Coat, Paint, Powder Coat and Dry Film Lube in one location.  Paramount is also NADCAP for chemical film MIL-DTL-5541 types I and II; Anodizing MIL-A-8625.

Thank you and please contact us with any questions. Visit our website www.pmf1.com or email us at sales.paramount@pmfnj.com   Tel: 908-862-0772

Electroless Nickel Plating PTFE

Electroless Nickel Co-Deposited with PTFE (Teflon) Low Friction Plating
AMS 2454  MIL-DTL-38999 Code T
Paramount Metal Finishing offers Electroless Nickel plating PTFE (generic Teflon™) that meets AMS 2454 and Code T of MIL-DTL-38999. EN-PTFE is a highly advanced, self-lubricating, composite electroless nickel coating that contains co-deposited PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) particles. EN-PTFE has gained wide acceptance by engineers in the military, automotive, medical and food equipment industries.
Electroless Nickel PTFE is often needed when components require more lubricity than conventional plating surfaces. EN PTFE provides a low friction, lubricating, hard and uniform coating with high corrosion and wear resistance where increasing the life span of components is vital to the product. It can also be used in applications where conventional lubricants would be harmful; hence it is highly recommended as an environmentally friendly alternative to many lubricants as it does not degrade due to oxidation or dehydration so it will still lubricate after long periods in a wide range of atmospheres.
EN-PTFE offers:
  • Excellent wear resistance
  • Coefficient of friction .02 maximum
  • Electroless deposit coating complex shapes uniformally.
  • Self-lubrication-PTFE is codeposited throughout the coating in a matrix and not on the surface.
  • High corrosion resistance
  • Extended component life span
  • RoHS Compliant
  • Used in complex medical, electronic and military applications.
  • Meets AMS 2454, Code T of MIL-DTL-38999
Paramount has applied Electroless Nickel PTFE to the following products:
  • Automotive solenoid cores- to prevent wear and galling.
  • Equipment and Automation- Slides & shuts and to increase lubricity prevent galling
  • Military Components – Replacing dry film lubricants on rocket components.
  • Food processing equipment components
  • Printing and flexographic industries such as doctor blades, rollers, clevises.
Paramount Metal Finishing is an integrated coating applicator of Electroless Nickel PTFE and offers many other finishes to ASTM, AMS and Military Specifications. We have capabilities to Plate, Anodize, Hard Coat Anodize, Sanchem, Conversion Coat, Paint, Powder Coat and Dry Film Lube in one location.