If you’re planning to bring a chem film process in-house, one of the first questions is usually the most important: what equipment do you actually need, and how does the line come together? That is where the process begins. Whether you are setting up a new chem film line, expanding your current operation, or replacing […]
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Chem Film Equipment for Chromate Conversion Coating (Alodine) for Aluminum
Chem Film Equipment for Chromate Conversion Coating (Alodine) for Aluminum Chem film equipment adds a protective layer of corrosion resistance to aluminum and other metals through a chemical conversion coating. A typical chem film system includes multiple tanks for washing, rinsing, and applying the chromate conversion coating to parts. Commonly used in the aerospace industry, chem […]
Automated Chem Film (Alodine) Systems
System Description Common Applications Common Configurations Heavy-Duty Chem Film System When engineers face the challenge of maintaining consistent coating quality, managing limited facility space, and reducing operator error in high-volume aluminum processing, Best Technology delivers a proven solution. Our Automated Chem Film (Alodine) Systems combine rail-mounted gantry automation with robust tank-line integration to eliminate variability, […]
Hex Chrome Phase Out and Alternatives for Conversion Coating
What is Hexavalent Chromium? Often referred to as hex chrome, hexavalent chromium and sometimes searched as hexa chrome, hexavalent chromium is a form of the metallic element chromium commonly used in manufacturing. Chromium is especially useful for its corrosion resistance, hardness, and durability. Other names for hex chrome include chromium(VI), chrome VI, chromium 6, chromium(6+), […]
Alodine Chem Film Tank Line
Application The Best Technology chromate conversion coating system allows for flexible manufacturing of many chem film and Alodine® needs. System can also be designed and built for both MIL-DTL-5541 Type 1 hexavalent chromium and Type 2 hexavalent chrome free processes. System tank configuration is dictated by Type 1 or 2 classification. MIL-DTL-5541 Type 2 hexavalent chrome free equipment […]
What is Alodine® / Chem Film / Chromate Conversion Coating?
Chromate Conversion Coatings for Aluminum (Chem Film) per MIL-DTL-5541 What is Alodine®? Also known as chem film or chemfilm, Alodine coating is a chromate conversion coating used to protect aluminum and other metals from corrosion while supporting electrical conductivity, paint adhesion, and dimensional stability. Related products include Iridite®, TCP-HF, Bonderite®, and Chromicoat®. The process of applying […]
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