Commercial Fasteners

 

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Aluminum Pigmented Coatings: These are bake-to-cure phenolic resin-based coatings that are applied to stainless steel, Inconel, MP-35N, A-286, and titanium alloy threaded fasteners. The solid ingredients (PTFE, MOS2, Aluminum Powder Flake), provide controlled, consistent lubricity to prevent galling or seizing of parts. The cured coating also provides a galvanic protection layer to minimize corrosion between dissimilar metals, as well as lubricating film for interference fit installation of bolts. The dry film thickness is normally 0.2 mils to 0.5 mils

Dry Film Lubricant Coatings:These are bake-to-cure coatings that are applied to stainless steels, PH steels, A-286, Inconel 718, Titanium alloy, alloy steel, and in some cases applied over Cadmium, Silver, Copper, and Zinc plated surfaces. These coatings are lot tested for Falex wear life and load carrying capacity ability as well as sulfuric acid salt spray resistance on alloy discs. The coating therefore provides controlled friction over multiple installation and removal cycles, eliminates galling and seizing of threaded fasteners, and also provides a galvanic resistance barrier. It is applied to a nominal dry film, thickness of 0.3 mils to 0.5 mils, with no individual value less then 0.2 mils and no greater than 0.7 mils. 

Cetyl Alcohol per AS87132 Type 1: Grade B is the most commonly used, but capability for grades A and C exist. This coating provides friction-reducing and anti-galling protection properties on threaded fasteners (Grades A, B), as well as lubrication for interference fit fasteners (Grade C). The coatings may be applied to clean surfaces of almost any type- bare metal, plated surfaces, anodized surfaces, aluminum pigmented coated surfaces, dry film lubricated surfaces, etc. The original use for this coating was an assembly aid for threaded titanium alloy and stainless steel parts to prevent galling and other damage.

Epoxy-Polyamide Primer: (BMS10-11, PPG Super Koropon ™) is a chromate type curing, 2 part, corrosion-inhibiting coating. It is applied to conversion coating films on aluminum, zinc, and other metals, as well as anodized aluminum, alloy steels, stainless steel, titanium alloy, plated surfaces (Chromium, Cadmium, Silver, Nickel, Zinc, etc.) and sometimes wood or plastic products. This coating provides outstanding corrosion resistance and galvanic protection, and is extremely tough when fully cured. It can be overcoated with epoxy and polyurethane topcoats. This coating has been in use since the Apollo program in the 1960’s. It is applied to a dry film thickness of 0.3 mils to 0.8 mils for a “1 coat” application, and 0.8 mils to 1.6 mils for a “2 coat” 

Passivation: Passivation is a chemical surface treatment for stainless steel that removes surface impurities and enhances corrosion resistance. Process specification is per AMS2700, latest revision. 

 

 

Lacquer

Powder Coating

PVD

Brushed Nickel

Polished Chrome

Satin Chrome

Polished Nickel

Matte Black

Oil Rubbed Bronze

Brushed Stainless Steel

Polished Gold

Polished Brass

Polished Copper

Pewter

Antique Brass

Antique Copper

Stainless Steel

French Gold

Satin Gold

Venetian Bronze

Tuscan Brass

English Bronze

 

Decorative Metal Finish Guide