Ardel Engineering and Manufacturing Inc.

VALUE ADDED SERVICES

Some of the value added services that we at Ardel provide include:

Anodizing MIL-A-8625

Ardel Engineering and Manufacturing is capable of the following types of anodic coatings: Type I Class 1 (chromic acid anodizing – non-dyed), Type I Class 2 (chromic acid anodizing – dyed), Type II Class 1 (sulfuric acid anodizing – non-dyed), Type II Class 2 (sulfuric acid anodizing – dyed), Type III Class 1 (hard anodize – non-dyed), and Type III Class 2 (hard anodize – dyed). These specifications are only used for military and aerospace products and can ensure corrosion resistance, fatigue resistance, and outstanding pain adhesion.

MIL-DTL-5541 (also known as MIL-C-5541) Chemical Filming

MIL-DTL-5541 Type I chemical film, refers to the use of hexavalent chromium. The coloring of this film usually appears to be gold or brown in color, but can be clear. MIL-DTL-5541 Type II chemical film refers to using components containing no hexavalent chromium. This is typically clear in color. Utilizing MIL-DTL-5541 chemical film can ensure maximum protection again corrosion, whether painted or unpainted, and where low electrical resistance is required.