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Chem Film & Chemical Conversion Coating

Chem film for aluminum and aluminum alloys in Valencia, CA.

Overview

Chem film, also called chemical conversion coating, to MIL-C-5541 and MIL-DTL-5541, Type I & II, Class 1A & 3.

At a Glance
Accreditation
Nadcap AC7108 Chemical Processing
Quality
AS9100 Rev D · ITAR Registered
Turn Time
3–7 days median*

* Select jobs take longer than 7 days due to multi-processes and curing times between operations in accordance with standard specifications and/or customer requirements.

Chem Film in Practice

MIL-DTL-5541

Type I & II · Class 1A & 3

Chemical film (TCP): chemical conversion coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys.

Primer & topcoat

Chem Film Under Paint

Chem film can be the first layer of a primer and topcoat system, such as our hydraulic manifold example finished to a FED-STD-595 color callout.

From Our Specification List

Specifications

Every specification below is on our current specification list. See the full list

  • MIL-C-5541Chemical Conversion Coatings on Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
  • MIL-DTL-5541Detail Specification for Chemical Conversion Coatings
  • BAC5665Application of Sol-Gel Conversion Coatings on Corrosion Resistant Alloys for Painting
Under One Work Order

One PO, Every Process

Coordinate masking, chemical processing, coatings and inspection through one team and a defined work order. We review the required sequence against your drawing, specification and approval requirements, helping reduce transfers and supplier coordination across the processes we provide.

  1. Complex MaskingAll geometries
  2. Chemical ProcessingChem FilmThis page
  3. Painting & Dry Film LubePrimer, topcoat & DFL
  4. NDTFPI & MPI
Actuator housing with chemical film, complex masking and dry film lubricant
Chemical film: actuator housing with complex masking, sand blasting, and DFL
Finished white hydraulic manifold
Hydraulic manifold: chem film, primer and topcoat system, FED-STD-595 callout
Questions

Chem Film: Common Questions

Yes. Chem film, chemical conversion coating, and conversion coating are different names for the same family of coatings.

Yes. Complex masking for all geometries is done in-house, for example masked connector plating and EMI continuity on avionics enclosures.

Sol-gel conversion coating for painting (BAC5665) is on our specification list.