Cadmium is robust and versatile. Cadmium has a silvery white metallic appearance with excellent corrosion resistance, which functions as a “sacrificial coating,” corroding before the substrate material.
To enhance the corrosion protection of cadmium plating, chromate conversion coatings can be applied over the plated metal.
We have worked with companies from a wide range of sectors and have obtained many company approvals and accreditations.
Cadmium plating offers an exceptional bonding surface for adhesives, such as those used in aircraft manufacture, and is the preferred coating for salt-water environments. The coating is electropositive to iron and has a very low contact potential minimizes corrosion caused by dissimilar metals. Cadmium is a controlled substance and can only be used in specific applications.
In some applications, zinc-nickel alloy plating may be an acceptable alternative to cadmium plating.
While cadmium offers engineering properties that have yet to be matched by a single finish, it is highly toxic and subject to strict environmental controls. For this reason, South West Metal Finishing incorporates the latest closed loop cadmium plating equipment at its facility, and are actively involved in the development of viable alternatives to cadmium plating.
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I just wanted to pass my thanks to you and your teams for all the hard work and commitment you put into processing our TSA work last week
You pulled out all the stops (despite a number of curve-balls!) and kept everyone informed – we thank you for everything you did to achieve the best results possible
A fantastic display of exceptional customer service whilst treating our Silver work
Excellent responsiveness when you were painting our time critical parts – always get a timely response on a question
Thank you for the great technical support throughout processing our Passivation work; your teams and your suppliers were always available when we needed more information
Over the last year our partnership with SWMF has paid dividends and this can be clearly seen in the quality of the surface treatment on our parts
Great team to work with, good communication and timely delivery which has improved our turnaround
High quality technical support provided when needed, including NPI and the great work the engineering team did for us embedding the Cadmium parts
Thank you for the great technical support throughout processing our Passivation work; your teams and your suppliers were always available when we needed more information
Surface treatment services to the aerospace and other high technology sectors.
We offer an extensive range of coating services including Electroplating, Electroless Plating, Anodising, Conversion Coatings, Paint and Non Destructive Testing.
As a business, South West Metal Finishing recognises its Duty of Care with respect to the environment.
Are you unsure which surface treatment you need, or do you require some advice? Get in touch today and a member of our expert team will be happy to help.