This family of compounds is formulated to provide a conversion coating on aluminum that will meet a military specification, mildtl5541f, which describes chemical conversion coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys, and mildtl81706 that describes the processes certified for use. Mildtl5541 type i specifies hexavalent chromium bath while mildtl5541 type ii is normally achieved with a trivalent chromium bath. Henkel alodine 5200 technical data please allow a moment to load our goal is to be a technical resource for our customers and to provide accurate and current information. The pen used to deliver this product provides an easy and safe method of repairing bare areas of aluminum surfaces. Technical process bulletin technical process bulletin no. Bonderite mcr 1200s aero is a metal pretreatment chemical used to produce a protective coating on aluminium which minimises corrosion and provides an improved bond for paint.
Alodine henkel touchnprep coating your worldwide partner. Specifically the chemical conversion coating when used in the above processes is a chromate conversion process. Chemical film, mil dtl 5541 anodize, mil a8625 passivation, qqp35 liquid coating application specific processes for lockheed aircraft, honeywell contact us for a detailed listing. Mildtl5541 is a military specification related to conversion coatings. Henkel alodine 12 touchnprep chromate conversion coating. If using type 1 for mildtl5541 spec work, be sure to check with your state or county for processing permits that pertain to proper venting and disposal of hex. The mil dtl 5541 specification covers chemical conversion coatings that form protective coatings by chemical reaction with aluminum and aluminum alloy. Mildtl5541 chemical conversion coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys this specification covers chemical conversion coatings formed by the reaction of chemical conversion materials with the surfaces of aluminum and aluminum alloys. Our stateoftheart finishing line processes alodine and anodize coatings on aluminum to automotive and military specifications. Chemfilm is applied by dipping, spraying or brushing. Report problem email mffp metal finishes and finishing processes and procedures. The name, alodine is a registered trade name of henkel surface technologies.
This film typically appears to be gold or brown in color, but in. Listed on qualified product list qpl81706, is an approved material to produce class 1a and class 3 coatings, bare or painted, in accordance with military specifications. Add 30 to 250 kg of alodine 5992 mu for each litres of working volume. Chemical conversion coating mildtl5541 aluminum coatings. Alloys coated with milprf23377 primer and milc85285 topcoat. Electrolurgy performs chem film to mil dtl 5541 for aerospace and general industry in irvine, ca. Mil dtl 5541 is a military specification related to conversion coatings. Bonderite mcr 1201 aero known as alodine 1201 and 67 parts of water for each 100 parts of bath volume required. What is alodine chem film chromate conversion coating.
Chem film is a chemical conversion coating primarily used to protect aluminum from corrosion. Adjustments and titrations are not needed or required. Milc5541 chromate conversion coating, milprf85582 c primer, and milprf. The military specification referred to as mildtl5541, military specification, chemical. The military specification referred to as mildtl5541, military specification, chemical conversion en. Henkel loctite alodine 12 touchnprep conversion coating. The coating formed by bonderite mcr 1201 aero known as alodine 1201 is gold to tan in color and it becomes a. As the worlds leading supplier of chemical pretreatments for light metals, plastics and. Mil c5541 chromate conversion coating, milprf85582 c primer, and milprf. Would you like a copy of our most current nadcap certifications for your quality records.
Touchn prep coating 592939 liquid readytouse pen use as received chromate ambient until dry alodine 12 touchn prep coating is a felttipped pen that provides a chromate conversion coating on aluminum surfaces prior to painting. Does not guarantee the information on this page is the most updated information available from the manufacturer, there are times when they release an update. Although mil dtl 5541 has been superseded by more recent specifications, it still remains a specification approved by all agencies and departments in the us department of. Click here to download material safety data sheet msds click here to download henkel alodine 12 technical process bulletin click here to download copy of mildtl5541f click here to download copy of mildtl81706b click here to download copy of qpl81706 click here to download. While mildtl5541 and milc5541 required the purchaser to request the contact resistance test and determine the acceptable value, the contact resistance requirement is established by ams2477 but the test does not appear in the periodic test listing in 4. Alodine t 5900 treatment is a complex trivalent chromium conversion coating formulated for treating aluminum and its alloys, metals coated with ivd aluminum, magnesium, titanium and zinc surfaces. Not measurement sensitive mil dtl 5541f 11 july 2006 superseding mil c5541e 30 november 1990 detail specification chemical conversion coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys this specification is approved for use by all departments and agencies of the department of defense. We offer milspec and rohs compliant chemical films. The specification is approved for use by all departments and agencies of the united states. Chemical film, mildtl5541 anodize, mila8625 passivation, qqp35 liquid coating application specific processes for lockheed aircraft, honeywell contact us for a detailed listing. Chemical conversion coating mildtl5541 type 2, class 1a hexavalentfree chrome. Sponsored links speed downloads mil c 5541 trusted download 1500 kbs 10 310 mil c 5541 highspeed download 1200 kbs 5 945 mil c 5541 full download kbs 1 290 68 p misc accy mila8625, type ii, class 2. This coating is commonly used on castings, forgings, wrought alloys of aluminum, magnesium, and titanium. Mildtl5541f chemical conversion coatings on aluminum and.
Alodine 5200 5700 didnotperform wellagainst filiform corrosion, but wasfoundtobeprocess flexible andcouldbeapplied. Addresses compositions containing hexavalent chromium. Global distributor of henkel loctite 800 8880698 info. Operators should be equipped with rubber gloves, aprons and goggles to avoid contact with the solution. Chemical films are also known as chem film, alodine, iridite, chemical conversion coatings, or chromate conversion coatings. The chromate process provides a clear iridescent to slightly golden iridescent film of low contact resistance per milc5541 mildtl5541 and astm b44993. A print callout might read passivate per mildtl5541 type. Alodine 5200 ph adjustment when alodine 5200 is used as a rinsable, reactive coating, during initial tank charge it is necessary to raise the ph of the bath to about 3 to prevent the treatment from etching the aluminium. Capable of handling materials up to 80 x 46 x 48 in. It is normally required thatparco neutralizer 700 be added initially to a rinsable coating bath at 0.
Chem film chromate conversion coatings electrolurgy. Mildtl5541 chemical conversion coatings on aluminum. Hexavalent chromate produces the gold color associated. Due to the critical nature of dod weapons systems coating performance and. We are nadcap certified, as9100 c and itar registered. It reduces contact with chromating solutions and waste, such as rinse water generated from a chromating process. If you are processing parts and have no obligation to conform to mildtl5541 link is to free spec at defense logistics agency, dla.
Functional coatings solutions bonderite surface treatments. Chemical conversion coating mil dtl 5541 type 2, class 1a hexavalentfree chrome. Alodine 1200 is a chromate conversion coating, while alodine 5200 is a nonchrome titanium based conversion coating. Bonderite alodine 12 chromate conversion coating pen. Add the proper amount of alodine 5200 and then add sufficient water to bring the solution up to the working level.
Treating with the alodine 5200 processing solution. Coatings provide corrosion resistance and adhesion without affecting part dimensions. Designed to save labor, material, and time when applying a dryinplace military. Bonderite mcr 1201 aero known as alodine 1201 is used as received for mildtl5541 work. Alodine 5200 5700 didnotperform wellagainst filiform corrosion, but wasfoundtobeprocess flexible andcouldbeapplied similarly tochromate conversion coatings. Bonderite alodine 5200 conversion coating for aluminum. This is created through the chemical conversion substance reaction with aluminum and its alloys.
Because of this, we can process large, heavy parts or many small delicate parts with. This film typically appears to be gold or brown in color, but in some cases may be. Although mildtl5541 has been superseded by more recent specifications, it still remains a specification approved by all agencies and departments in the us department of. The alodine 5200 process is approved for military applications by the department of defense. Ell w henkel north america henkel corporation aerospace p. The nonchrome treatments are designed to replace chromate conversion coatings in applications where they cant be used for environmentalsafety reasons. Electrolurgy performs chem film to mildtl5541 for aerospace and general industry in irvine, ca. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3 or 4 of this. Box 63 kilsyth victoria 37 australia 5141 canterbury road technical information alodine 5200 conversion coating process for aluminium 1. Add sufficient water to bring the solution up to the working level, mix thoroughly and determine the chrome pointage of the solution. Chemfilm nadcap accredited chemfilm, sometimes called aluminum chromate, alodine or iridite, is a chemical conversion coating that is used to passivate aluminum. Alodine 12 touchnprep pen tnp pen conquers aerospace market after boeingst. It is often referred to by its trademarked names alodine, iridite coating, or yellow iridite. Not measurement sensitive mildtl5541f 11 july 2006 superseding milc5541e 30 november 1990 detail specification chemical conversion coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys this specification is approved for use by all departments and agencies of.
The mildtl5541 specification covers chemical conversion coatings that form protective coatings by chemical reaction with aluminum and aluminum alloy. If you are processing parts and have no obligation to conform to mil dtl 5541 link is to free spec at defense logistics agency, dla. Mil dtl 5541 chemical conversion coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys this specification covers chemical conversion coatings formed by the reaction of chemical conversion materials with the surfaces of aluminum and aluminum alloys. Mildtl5541 chemical conversion coatings on aluminum and. The mildtl5541 specification current revision is mildtl5541f covers chemfilm aka alodine or chromate conversion on various aluminum alloys. To maintain compliance with mildtl5541f, applicators must test samples on a monthly basis, as outlined in the table table 1 of the standard assured testing. Large selection of bonderite alodine conversion coating products with shipping to your door. Conversion coatings for aluminum meets requirements of military specifications. Alodine 871 touchnprep coating is a nonhexavalent, trichrome, dryinplace conversion coating designed for use on aluminum and its alloys. Henkel loctite alodine 12 touchnprep pen provides a clean and easy method of repairing aerospace conversion coatings. Box 312 2850 willow pass road bay point, ca 94565 usa tel. The military specification referred to as mil dtl 5541, military specification, chemical conversion en.