Chemical Processing

With multiple high-capacity Nadcap certified processing lines and a Nadcap approved lab, our chemical processing services—including Anodize, Sol-Gel, and Chemical Conversion Coating—meet the highest standards to maximize durability and extend component life.

lab technicianAnodizing

  • Boric-Sulfuric (up to 20′ in length)
  • Chromic (up to 20′ in length)
  • Sulfuric (up to 8′ in length) including optional black dye

PROCESSSPECIFICATIONAPPROVAL
Boric-Sulfuric Acid AnodizeBAC5632, Class 1 & 5Boeing – D1-4426
Boric-Sulfuric Acid AnodizeMIL-A-8625, Type ICBoeing – D1-4426
Chromic Acid AnodizeBAC5019, Class 1, 3 & 5Boeing – D1-4426
Chromic Acid AnodizeDPS 11.01Boeing – D1-4426
Chromic Acid AnodizeDPS 11.01-3Boeing – D1-4426
Chromic Acid AnodizeMIL-A-8625, Type IBoeing – D1-4426
Chromic Acid AnodizePS13201Boeing – D1-4426
Sulfuric Acid AnodizeD6-5000, F-14.2992 (on 2024, 6061, and 7075 Alloys)Boeing- D6-5000, Appendix A
Sulfuric Acid AnodizeBAC5022Boeing – D1-4426
Sulfuric Acid AnodizeMIL-A-8625 Type II Class 1 (non-dyed) & 2 (Black dyed)Boeing – D1-4426
Sulfuric Acid AnodizeMIL-A-8625 Type II Class 1 (non-dyed) & 2 (Black dyed)Hawker Beechcraft
(FKA Raytheon Aircraft)
Sulfuric Acid AnodizeMIL-A-8625 Type II Class 1 (non-dyed) & 2 (Black dyed)Kaman
Sulfuric Acid AnodizePS1002, MIL-A-8625 Type II Class 1 (non-dyed) & 2 (Black dyed)Kodiak Aircraft Company (FKA Quest Aircraft)
Sulfuric Acid AnodizePS13201Boeing – D1-4426

Chemical Conversion Coating

  • Bonderite 1200s (up to 20′ in length)
  • Bonderite 1000 (up to 8′ in length)
  • Bonderite 1500 (up to 20′ in length)
  • Bonderite 600 (up to 20′ in length)

PROCESSSPECIFICATIONAPPROVAL
Bonderite, Colored & Clear Conversion CoatingBAC5719Boeing – D1-4426
Bonderite, Colored & Clear Conversion CoatingMIL-C-5541 Class 3Boeing – D1-4426
Bonderite, Colored Conversion CoatingBAC5626Boeing – D1-4426
Bonderite, Colored Conversion CoatingDPS 9.45Boeing – D1-4426
Bonderite, Colored Conversion CoatingMIL-C-5541, MIL-DTL-5541, Class 1A & 3Boeing – D1-4426
Bonderite, Colored Conversion CoatingMIL-C-5541, MIL-DTL-5541, Class 1A & 3Hawker Beechcraft
(Formerly Raytheon Aircraft)
Bonderite, Colored Conversion CoatingMIL-C-5541, MIL-DTL-5541, Class 1A & 3Kaman
Bonderite, Colored Conversion CoatingPS1001Kodiak Aircraft Company (formerly known as Quest Aircraft)
Bonderite, Colored Conversion CoatingPS13209Boeing – D1-4426

SOL-GEL Conversion Coating

  • 55’L Automated Conveyor Line
PROCESSSPECIFICATIONAPPROVAL
Sol-Gel Conversion Coating for Aluminum AlloysBAC5663, Type I & IIBoeing – D1-4426
Sol-Gel Conversion Coating on Corrosion Resistant SteelsBAC5665, Type I & IIBoeing – D1-4426

Tank Dimensions

LINE 1:

Tank No.ProcessLengthWidthDepth
100Emulsion Clean264″40″60″
200Alkaline Clean264″40″60″
300Alkaline Etch264″40″60″
400Deoxidize264″40″60″
600Dilute Cr Seal264″40″60″
700Bonderite 1200S264″40″60″
750Bonderite 600264″40″60″
800Chromic Acid Anodize264″40″60″
850Bonderite 1500264″40″60″
900Boric-Sulfuric Acid Anodize264″40″60″

LINE 2:

Tank No.ProcessLengthWidthDepth
T-85Boric-Sulfuric Acid Anodize96″36″48″
T-75Sulfuric Acid Anodize96″36″48″
T-76Sulfuric Acid Anodize96″36″48″
T-80Black Dye95″36″48″
T-83Nickel Acetate Seal96″36″48″
T-62Alkaline Clean96″36″48″
T-63Alkaline Clean96″36″48″
T-64Alkaline Etch96″36″48″
T-67Deoxidize96″40″48″
T-72Bonderite 1200S96″36″48″
T-71Bonderite 60096″36″48″
T-88Dilute Cr Seal96″48″48″
T-79DI Water Seal96″48″48″

LINE 3:

Tank No.ProcessLengthWidthDepth
1Alkaline Clean261″45″94″
3Alkaline Etch261″45″94″
6Deoxidizer261″45″94″
9Boric-Sulfuric Acid Anodize261″45″94″
12Dilute Cr Seal261″45″94″