We are one of the shops that still runs cadmium — and runs it right. For programs that are transitioning away from cadmium, we plate zinc-nickel to AMS 2417 and ASTM B841 on the same floor, so you can qualify the replacement finish with the same supplier that runs your legacy drawings.
Gleco Plating is ITAR Registered with the U.S. State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and DFARS compliant, supporting flow-down requirements on defense purchase orders with documented access controls and full lot traceability.
Plating and Coating Processes for Defense
Why Defense Suppliers Choose Gleco
FAQ
Defense Plating FAQ
Do you still offer cadmium plating, and what classes?
Yes. We plate cadmium to AMS-QQ-P-416 and AMS 2400 to the type and class on your drawing, with supplementary chromate treatment where specified, and hydrogen embrittlement relief baking for high-strength steels.
Can you help us transition a drawing from cadmium to zinc-nickel?
Yes. Because we run both processes, we can plate qualification lots to AMS 2417 or ASTM B841 alongside your legacy cadmium parts so your engineering team can compare performance under identical handling.
Are you ITAR registered?
Yes. Gleco Plating is registered with the U.S. State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and processes ITAR-controlled hardware under documented access controls. We also support DFARS flow-down requirements on defense purchase orders.
What does Class 3 chem film mean for my grounding surfaces?
MIL-DTL-5541 Class 3 is a thinner coating optimized for low electrical resistance while still providing corrosion protection. We process Class 1A and Class 3, Type 1 and Type 2 (hexavalent and trivalent), per your drawing callout.
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