Standards
Process standards for our coatings — click on a standard for details
IVD Aluminium
| Standard / Norm | Description |
|---|---|
| EN 6118 | European standard for ion vapour deposition of aluminium on metallic substrates. Defines process requirements, coating thicknesses and quality criteria according to European aerospace and defence standards. |
European standard for ion vapour deposition of aluminium on metallic substrates. Defines process requirements, coating thicknesses and quality criteria according to European aerospace and defence standards. | |
| MIL-DTL-83488 | US specification for IVD aluminium coatings on steel, aluminium and titanium. Covers coating thicknesses of 8–25 µm, adhesion testing, salt spray test (336–1000 h) and hydrogen embrittlement prevention. |
US specification for IVD aluminium coatings on steel, aluminium and titanium. Covers coating thicknesses of 8–25 µm, adhesion testing, salt spray test (336–1000 h) and hydrogen embrittlement prevention. | |
| AMS 2427 | SAE aerospace specification for ion vapour deposition of aluminium. Establishes process parameters, quality requirements and test procedures for civil and military aviation OEMs. |
SAE aerospace specification for ion vapour deposition of aluminium. Establishes process parameters, quality requirements and test procedures for civil and military aviation OEMs. | |
Resin Based Coating (RBC)
| Standard / Norm | Description |
|---|---|
| EN 4474 / EN 4473 | European standards for functional resin-based coatings on an IVD aluminium base. Define process, layer structure and durability for aerospace and defence applications. |
European standards for functional resin-based coatings on an IVD aluminium base. Define process, layer structure and durability for aerospace and defence applications. | |
| NAS 4006 | US aerospace standard for resin-based coatings. Establishes requirements for layer structure, uniformity and resistance. |
US aerospace standard for resin-based coatings. Establishes requirements for layer structure, uniformity and resistance. | |
Vacuum Cadmium
| Standard / Norm | Description |
|---|---|
| AMS 03-28 PT2 | Specification for the PVD cadmium process. Defines vacuum process parameters, quality controls and acceptance criteria for aerospace and defense applications. |
Specification for the PVD cadmium process. Defines vacuum process parameters, quality controls and acceptance criteria for aerospace and defense applications. | |
| AMS-C-8837 | US specification for cadmium coatings via vacuum deposition. Covers coating thicknesses, adhesion and corrosion protection requirements for high-strength steel components. |
US specification for cadmium coatings via vacuum deposition. Covers coating thicknesses, adhesion and corrosion protection requirements for high-strength steel components. | |
| AMS 2426 | SAE aerospace specification for PVD vacuum cadmium coatings. Establishes process and quality requirements. |
SAE aerospace specification for PVD vacuum cadmium coatings. Establishes process and quality requirements. | |
| LN 29749 | German aviation standard for cadmium coatings. Establishes technical requirements and test procedures for European aerospace and defence programmes. |
German aviation standard for cadmium coatings. Establishes technical requirements and test procedures for European aerospace and defence programmes. | |
| LN 9368-4200 | Aviation standard for PVD cadmium coatings on high-strength steel. Used in European aerospace and defence programmes. |
Aviation standard for PVD cadmium coatings on high-strength steel. Used in European aerospace and defence programmes. | |
Titanium Anodizing
| Standard / Norm | Description |
|---|---|
| ISO 8080 | International standard for anodic oxidation of titanium and titanium alloys. Specifies processes for controlled oxide layers, colour coding, wear protection and corrosion resistance. |
International standard for anodic oxidation of titanium and titanium alloys. Specifies processes for controlled oxide layers, colour coding, wear protection and corrosion resistance. | |
| EN 2808 | European standard for anodic oxidation of titanium and titanium alloys in aerospace. Defines process parameters, coating thickness ranges and testing requirements. |
European standard for anodic oxidation of titanium and titanium alloys in aerospace. Defines process parameters, coating thickness ranges and testing requirements. | |
Dry Film Lubricant (DFL)
| Standard / Norm | Description |
|---|---|
| MIL-PRF-46010 | US military specification for solid-based lubricant coatings. Defines requirements for friction coefficients, wear behavior, and adhesion for fasteners and sliding surfaces. |
US military specification for solid-based lubricant coatings. Defines requirements for friction coefficients, wear behavior, and adhesion for fasteners and sliding surfaces. | |
| MIL-L-87132 | US military specification for dry film lubricant systems in aerospace applications. Establishes application parameters, testing procedures, and quality requirements. |
US military specification for dry film lubricant systems in aerospace applications. Establishes application parameters, testing procedures, and quality requirements. | |
Cetyl Alcohol Lubricant Coating (CGF)
| Standard / Norm | Description |
|---|---|
| EN 6117 | European standard for cetyl alcohol treatment of fasteners and threaded components in aerospace. Defines process requirements and quality criteria for anti-fretting applications. |
European standard for cetyl alcohol treatment of fasteners and threaded components in aerospace. Defines process requirements and quality criteria for anti-fretting applications. | |
| AS 87132 | SAE aerospace specification for cetyl alcohol lubricant coatings on fasteners. Defines process, friction, and assembly characteristics. |
SAE aerospace specification for cetyl alcohol lubricant coatings on fasteners. Defines process, friction, and assembly characteristics. | |