Mil dtl 81706 chemical conversion materials for coating aluminum and aluminum alloys this specification covers chemical conversion materials used in the formation of coatings by the reaction of the material with the surfaces of aluminum and aluminum alloys. Bonderite mcr 1200s aero metal pretreatment henkel. This is created through the chemical conversion substance reaction with aluminum and its alloys. Difference between alodine 1200 and alodine 12 touchnprep. In fact, almost any application that involves lubrication for friction and wear or corrosion. Applying this product allows for a conversion to chromate and can be used with aluminum. Chemical film coating is also referred to as chem film, chromate conversion, iridite and alodine.
Although mildtl5541 has been superseded by more recent specifications, it still remains a specification approved by all agencies and departments in the us department of. Henkel loctite alodine 12 touchnprep conversion coating 40. Our hexavalent chemical films are offered in both clear and gold color. Because of this, we can process large, heavy parts or many small delicate parts with the same ease and efficiency. Bonderite mcr 1201 aero known as alodine 1201 is used as received for mildtl5541 work. Management manual, or the designated shelflife points of contact poc. Chromate conversion coatings can be applied over phosphate conversion coatings used on ferrous substrates. Tiodize is an advanced technology company specializing in the development, manufacture and application of products for the prevention of friction, wear and corrosion. The complete process sequence for henkel alodine t 5900 treatment normally consists of the following steps. The henkel 598427 alodine 1200s conversion coating fivegallon pail is a great addition to any garage.
Henkel bonderite mcr 1201 aero light metals conversion coating. Henkel bonderite mcr 12 aero conversion coating 1445846. Pins to be used for the chemical conversion materials for coating aluminum and aluminum alloys acquired to this specification are created as follows. Alodine is a henkel trade name, not a generic process. Product selector guide for the aerospace industry krayden. Chromate conversion coating also commonly referred to as chemical film, chem film, alodine or iridite converts the surface properties of the substrate typically aluminum or magnesium as compared to plating which applies a coating onto the surface of the substrate. The current specification 2009 is mildtl5541f, which superseded milc5541e in july 2006. Bonderite alodine 12 conversion coating is packaged 12 pens per case. Alodine 871 touchnprep coating is a nonhexavalent, trichrome, dryinplace conversion coating designed for use on aluminum and its alloys. Alodine may also refer to chromatecoating magnesium alloys. Cross reference specifications dchn fine metal finishing.
Henkel alodine 1200s conversion coating mildtl81706. Ordinary steel pails may be used, but only for a short time. Please allow a moment to load our goal is to be a technical resource for our customers and to provide accurate and current information krayden, inc. Make up and operation alodine 1200s is usually made up at 7. A new applicator tip can be cut to conform to any shape with a single edge. Delete milc81706 chemical conversion materials for coating aluminum and aluminum alloys. Chromate provides excellent corrosion resistance, is. Your situation depends on the spec that you work to. Henkel industrial solutions surface treatment selector guide hisco. Trivalent chromate, however, is only offered in clear. Henkel bonderite mcr 1201 aero light metals conversion coating reduce the stress that can occur with faulty aluminum and aluminum alloys by applying a layer of henkel bonderite aero light metals conversion coating from skygeek.
Mil mil dtl 5541f chemical conversion coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys superseding mil c5541e standard by military specifications and standards, 07112006 amendments available. Bonderite mcr 1201 aero known as alodine 1201 is used as received for mil dtl 5541 work. Chem film chromate conversion coatings electrolurgy. Functional coatings solutions 9 conversion coating a noncrystalline, nonmetallic, iron phosphate coating that is chemically adherent to the metal substrate provides two major benefits to paint systems. If production conditions warrant, troughs may be installed to collect the bonderite mcr 1201 known as alodine 1201. These coatings include metal pretreatments and post rinses for light metal pretreatments. The mil dtl 5541 specification covers chemical conversion coatings that form protective coatings by chemical reaction with aluminum and aluminum alloy. Addresses compositions containing hexavalent chromium. When alodine 12 dries thoroughly, primers or other coatings may be applied for mildtl81706, class 1a. Assure surface remains fully wet during required contact time of 2 to 5 minutes. Henkel 1445846 alodine 12 touchnprep conversion coating 40 ml pen. Chromate conversion coatings on an aluminium substrate are known by the following terms. Alocrom exhibits a degree of selfhealing to minor damage, such as small scratches.
The pen is a special felt tip marker that contains the alodine 12 conversion coating solution and works like a highlighter pen, making it very user friendly see figure 1. The painted alodine 12 coating must be allowed to air dry for 14 days per mildtl81706a before being tested for wet paint adhesion wet tape. For general purposes, alodine 12 may be used on aluminum, ferrous metals and galvanized surfaces. Adjustments and titrations are not needed or required. Best regards, erich stauber jet engine engineer basel, baselstadt, switzerland. It reduces contact with chromating solutions and waste, such as rinse water generated from a chromating process. Although mil dtl 5541 has been superseded by more recent specifications, it still remains a specification approved by all agencies and departments in the us department of.
Alodine chromatic passivation for aluminum is a chemical process performed at green coat under the mildtl5541 standard. Our stateoftheart finishing line processes alodine and anodize coatings on aluminum to automotive and military specifications. Alodine henkel touchnprep coating your worldwide partner. Mil mildtl5541f chemical conversion coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys superseding milc5541e standard by military specifications and standards, 07112006 amendments available. Alodine solution may be applied by brush or sponge, by using undiluted directly from container. Bonderite mcr 1201 known as alodine 1201 is approved to mildtl81706 for brush application only. Add 30 to 250 kg of alodine 5992 mu for each litres of working volume. Type i compositions containing hexavalent chromium. Designed to save labor, material, and time when applying a dryinplace military. Alodine 12 touchn prep coating 592939 liquid readytouse pen use as received chromate ambient until dry alodine 12 touchn prep coating is a felttipped pen that provides a chromate conversion coating on aluminum surfaces prior to painting.
Metal pretreatment, cleaners and specialty coatings. Alodine 12 touchnprep pen tnp pen conquers aerospace market after boeingst. This henkel product is formulated as a readytouse material for manual spray applications. Bonderite mcr 1201 known as alodine 1201 or diluted bonderite mcr 1201 known as alodine 1201 solution. Mil c 5541 is the military specification for chromate conversion coatings on aluminum. I know that alodine 1200 is used for aluminum and its alloy. The painted alodine 12 coating must be allowed to air dry for 14 days per mil dtl 81706a before being tested for wet paint adhesion wet tape. Outside the uk the process is known as alodine alodine 1200 features on the qpl for milc5541 class 1a and 3 alodine 1200. Henkel alodine 12 touchnprep chromate conversion coating. Does not guarantee the information on this page is the most updated information available from the manufacturer, there are times when they release an update we have not been made aware of immediately.
Henkel alodine t 5900 technical please allow a moment to load our goal is to be a technical resource for our customers and to provide accurate and current information. Bonderite mcr 1200s aero alodine 1200s is a brown, metal pretreatment powdered chemical used to produce a protective coating on aluminum which minimizes corrosion and provides an improved bond for paint. Chemical conversion coatings alpine metal finishing. Iridite milc5541 mildtl5541 class 3 ams2474 astm b449 class 3 7. Material safety data sheet msds mildtl81706 alodine 1201 material safety data sheet msds mildtl81706 alodine 600. The alodine 1200s powder should be predissolved in a bucket of cold water before adding.
Use our henkel alodine liquid to produce a chromate conversion coating on your aircrafts aluminum. Louis has implemented a new method to apply chemical conversion coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys by involving the use of an applicator pen called touchnprep alodine 12, also europe has now discovered the many advantages of this application method. Mildtl5541f chemical conversion coatings on aluminum. Alodine 12 methods and properties are applicable to the requirements. The military specification referred to as mildtl5541, military specification, chemical conversion coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys covers chemical conversion coatings formed by the reaction of chemical conversion materials with the surfaces of aluminum and aluminum alloys. Functional coatings solutions bonderite surface treatments. Listing on qpl 81706 indicates its acceptance under the milc5541. Henkel bonderite aero chromate coating mcr 1201 skygeek. This film typically appears to be gold or brown in color, but in. In the presence of moisture, it leaches chromium vi, which acts as a corrosion inhibitor at the damage sites. Does not guarantee the information on this page is the most updated information available from the manufacturer, there are times when they release an update we. Alocrom 1200alodine 1200 is on the qpl list for mildtl5541 milqpl81706. It is also commonly used on aluminium alloy parts in the aircraft industry the most commonly referredto standard for applying chromate conversion coating to aluminium is mildtl5541 in. Difference between alodine 1200 and alodine 12 touchnprep 2004.
For example, if you are working to mildtl5541 link is to free spec at defense logistics agency, dla. Mila8625f anodic coatings, for aluminum and aluminum alloys. Also known as alodine 12, the touchnprep pen has a convenient applicator to. The most commonly referredto standard for applying chromate conversion coating to aluminium is mil dtl 5541 in the us, in the uk it is def stan 0318. Chromate coating pen designed for applying the class 1a chromate conversion coating for mildtl5541. Mildtl81706 chemical conversion materials for coating. Alodine is a henkel trade name for a range of proprietary processes that can be used to apply chromate conversion coatings. Alocrom is frequently specified as a pretreatment prior to painting. Touchnprep alodine pen implementation at boeing st. The pen used to deliver this product provides an easy and safe method of repairing bare areas of aluminum surfaces. Mil dtl 5541 is a military specification related to conversion coatings. Electrolurgy performs chem film to mil dtl 5541 for aerospace and general industry in irvine, ca.
Technical information alodine 12 telford industries. Conversion coating has many advantages, including use as. Our products are utilized in an increasingly broad spectrum of industries including aerospace, automotive, marine and electronics. Because of this, we can process large, heavy parts or many small delicate parts with. Bonderite mcr 1201 known as alodine 1201 is used as received for mildtl5541 work. Mila8625f anodic coatings, for aluminum and aluminum. The alodine 1200s is ready to use, requiring zero mixing for fast and convenient use. Mildtl5541 chemical conversion coatings on aluminum and.
This conversion coating meets the following standards. Registered as a trademark in 1946 as the conversion coating for aluminum substrates, alodine is a series of conversion coatings that improve paint adhesion and provide corrosion protection for light metal substrates. Surfaces treated with it range in color from a light iridescent golden to tan. Type iicompositions containing no hexavalent chromium. For additional information on henkel products, please contact us at 855. Anodic coatings for aluminum and aluminum alloys this amendment forms a part of mila8625f, dated 10 september 1993, and is approved for use by all departments and agencies of the department of defense. Alodine conversion coatings for light metals, such as aluminum, magnesium and titanium. Hexavalent chromate produces the gold color associated with gold alodine. Coating is a felttipped pen that provides a chromate conversion coating on aluminum surfaces prior to painting. Iridite mil c 5541 mil dtl 5541 class 3 ams2474 astm b449 class 3 7.
Mildtl5541 is a military specification related to conversion coatings. Iridite, alodine milc5541 class 3 mildtl5541 type i class 3 ams2474 astm b44993 class 3 7. Iridite milc5541 mildtl5541 type i yellow type ii clear ams2473 astm b449 7. Boeing bacr15ba3a4 6696908 from miscellaneous available at jaco aerospace, offering over 1,000,000 aircraft mro and gse supply products. Mildtl5541f chemical conversion coatings on aluminum and. Henkel loctite alodine 12 touchnprep pen provides a clean and easy method of repairing aerospace conversion coatings. Aircraft supply product 701 boeing bacr15ba series, type.
Henkel bonderite mcr 600 is a powdered chemical used to produce a chromate conversion coating on aluminum and its alloys. Add sufficient water to bring the solution up to the working level, mix thoroughly and determine the chrome pointage of the solution. Global distributor of henkel loctite 800 8880698 info. We are nadcap certified, as9100 c and itar registered. Alodine 12, manufactured by henkel surface technologies, madison heights, michigan. Alodine 1200s is a powder chemical, used for producing paint bonding, corrosion resisting coatings on aluminium and its alloys by either spray or dip processing. Treating with the alodine t 5900 processing solution f. Bonderite mcr 12 aero is designed to save labor, material and time when applying a dryin place hexachrome conversion coating for. Bonderite mcr 1201 aero known as alodine 1201 is approved to mil dtl 81706 for brush application only.