Commercial and Industrial Cadmium Plating

Available in Chicago, IL

Cadmium is an attractive, soft white metal that often serves as a “sacrificial coating”. One of few deposits that serve this purpose will corrode before the substrate material is plated, protecting it.

When used to plate one of several base materials, it is a cost-effective solution that offers consistent, reliable coverage. Common base materials include:

Steels
Aluminum
Copper
Powdered metal
Various types of iron

Cadmium plating has a natural lubricity, which provides anti-galling and low friction, and our baking processes prevent the occurrence of hydrogen embrittlement. Additionally, we can enhance the corrosion protection cadmium plating provides by applying a chromate conversion coating with a clear, gold, olive drab, or black finish.

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Key Advantages of Cadmium Plating

Provides good protection against salt corrosion at low thicknesses
Soft and malleable
Mold and bacteria growth resistant
Can be used on various substrates, such as aluminum, brass, copper, iron, and steel
Is an excellent conductor of electricity
Has low electrical resistance
Works as a good base for paint
Galvanic compatibility with aluminum
Excellent, smooth solderability
Good bonding surface for different adhesives
Excellent lubricity
Reliable torque characteristics
Protection from galvanic corrosion

Due to its unique properties, ability to pair with multiple substrates, and use as a sacrificial coating, it is used in various applications. Use it in the following applications:

Automotive
Aerospace
Military
Electrical
Consumer Product

Our SPECIFICATIONS Available in Chicago

Keystone Corporation’s cadmium plating meets the following specifications:

AMS-QQ-P-416
AMS 2400
AMS 2401
ASTM B766
ISO 4521
Commercial and customer-generated specifications

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