PRIME CONTRACTOR APPROVALS - CADMIUM PLATING

This list is sorted alphabetically for those prime contractors that have given Embee their approval for cadmium plating. Also view our facilities specifications. Last updated August 05, 2002

» ABEX AEROSPACE

• Cadmium Type I, II, III (QQ-P-416, PS 108)
• Cadmium Vacuum Type I, II, III (MIL-C-8837)

» ABLE CORPORATION

• Approved

» ACR INDUSTRIES

• Approved

» AEROJECT/Electrosystems

• Approved

» AERO SPRING AND MANUFACTURING

• Approved

» AIRCRAFT BRAKING SYSTEMS

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416)
• Cad, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» ALLIED SIGNAL/Actuation Systems (Code 05-0599)

• Approved

» ALLIED SIGNAL/Airesearch (Los Angeles, Code 05-0599)

• Code 2077.01 Cadmium - 39 HRC & below (QQ-P-416 Type I)
• Code 2077.02 Cadmium - 39 HRC & below (QQ-P-416 Type II)
• Code 2077.03 Cadmium - 39 HRC & below (QQ-P-416 Type III)
• Code 2077.04 Cadmium - 40 HRC & above (QQ-P-416 Type I)
• Code 2077.05 Cadmium - 40 HRC & above (QQ-P-416 Type II)
• Code 2077.06 Cadmium - 40 HRC & above (QQ-P-416 Type III)
• Code 2083.00 Cadmium, Titanium (MIL-STD-1500)
• Code 2083.20 Cadmium, Titanium (AMS 2419)
• Code 2083.92 Cadmium, Titanium (EMS 92428)
• Code 2583.92 Cadmium, Titanium (BAC 5804 {344})
• Code 2066.01 Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837 Type I)
• Code 2066.02 Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837 Type II)

» ALLIED SIGNAL/Airesearch (Tucson, Code 05-0599)

• Code PL1 Cadmium (QQ-P-416)

» ALLIED SIGNAL/Bendix Engine Controls

• Code 3102 Cadmium (AMS 2400)
• Code 3109 Cadmium (QQ-P-416)
• Code 3151 Cadmium, Stylus (CP-0440)
• Code 3152 Cadmium, Stylus (PS 1015)
• Code 3153 Cadmium, Stylus (MIL-STD-865)

» ALLIED SIGNAL/Bendix Oceanics

• Cadmium Type I, II, III (QQ-P-416 39 & 40 HRC)
• Cadmium, Stylus (MIL-STD-865)
• Cadmium, Titanium (MIL-STD-1500, AMS 2419)
• Cadmium, Vacuum Type I, II (MIL-C-8837)

» ALLIED SIGNAL/Bendix Wheels and Brakes

• Code 3100 Cadmium (AMS 2400, BP 101, CP 0100, CP 0480, ES 0664, MIL-STD-870, QQ-P-416, PS 1001, RI 310)
• Code 3150 Cadmium, Stylus (CP 0440, MIL-STD-865, PS 1015)
• Code 3760 Cadmium, Titanium (AMS 2419, CP 0740, MIL-STD-1500)
• Code 4100 Cadmium, Vacuum (AMS 2426, CP 0200, CP 0400, PS 1014, MIL-C-8837)

» ALLIED SIGNAL/Controls and Accessories

• Code 3102 Cadmium (AMS 2400)
• Code 3109 Cadmium, Electrodeposited (QQ-P-416)

» ALLIED SIGNAL/ Electrodynamics

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416 Type I, II, III)
• Cadmium, Titanium (AMS 2419, BEPS 7.027 Type I, II, All Classes, Supp.1, All Grades)

» ALLIED SIGNAL/Garrett Auxiliary Power (Code 05154)

Check QPS No. 165 to verify if formal approval is required.

• QQ-P-416 Type I, II, III
• AMS 2400

» ALLIED SIGNAL/Garrett Engine (Code 05154)

• QQ-P-416 Type I, II, III
• AMS 2400

» ALLIED SIGNAL/Garrett Fluid Systems (Code 05154)

Note: Check the "Matrix of Equivalent Specifications" for which we may also be approved, but for which approvals are not listed separately. For example: Approcal for MIL-H-6875 (Class A) would also include approval for GPS 4007-1, GPS 4026-1, and GPS 4021-1.

• QQ-P-416 Type I, II, III

» ALLIED SIGNAL/Ocean Systems

• Cadmium, Electrodeposited (AMS 2400, QQ-P-416 Type I, II, III)
• Cadmium, Titanium (MIL-STD-1500)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837 Type I, II)

» ALL POWER MANUFACTURING COMPANY

• Approved

» ARGO TECH

• QQ-P-416 Type I, II, II, Class 1, 2, 3

» ATLANTIC RESEARCH/Propulsion Division

• Approved

» AV-MAT

• Approved

» BABCOCK INCORPORATED

• Approved

» BABCOCK ELECTRO MECHANICAL

• Approved

» BF GOODRICH (Formerly Cleveland Pneumatics Landing Gear, Rohr)

• Cadmium (CPC 8204, QQ-P-416, RPS 13.31, AMS 2424, LAC 0491, LAC-C-0491, STP 58-101, RPS 9.74)
• Cadmium, LHE (MIL-STD-870, CPC 8206)
• Cadmium, Titanium (CPC 8225, MIL-STD-1500)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (CPC 8210, MIL-C-8837, GSS 8056)

» BOEING COMPANY

Note: Embee is approved for most of Boeing's prime and paint applications. Notify our quality office for specific details.

• Code 340 Cadmium (QQ-P-416 Type I, II)
• Code 341 Cadmium (BAC 5701 Type I, II)
• Code 348 Cadmium, LHE Stylus - Brush (BAC 5854)
• Code 344 Cadmium, Titanium (BAC 5804)
• Code 345 Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» BOEING/Helicopter Division (Code 000227)

• Cadmium (HP 4-11)
• Cadmium, Titanium (HP 4-125)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (HP 4-22)

» BOEING/McDonnell Douglas

Check CQAR5 to verify if formal approval is required

• Cadmium (HP 4-11, PS 13101, DPS 9.74)
• Cadmium, LHE (PS 13144)
• Cadmium, Titanium (HP 4-125)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (HP 4-22, MIL-C-8837, PS 13145, DPS 9.80)
• Cadmium, Special (DPS 9.28 {Hi Strength Steel}, DPS 9.28-1 {Hi Strength Steel Post Chromate})

» BOEING/Rockwell

Note: Not approved for Rocketdyne specs (If spec does not require approval, OK to do)

• Cadmium, Electrodeposited (QQ-P-416 F Class 2 {Cyanide, B 1B approved processor}, SMPP #65 A dated 3/22/83)
• Cadmium, Titanium (AMS 2419 A {B 1B approved processor}, SMPP #67 B dated 2/27/85, MIL-STD-1500 B {B 1B approved processor, SMPP #76 ND dated 10/27/83)

» BOEING/Rockwell - B-1 Bomber

• Code SMPP #65 Cadmium (QQ-P-416)
• Code SMPP #76 Cadmium, LHE (MIL-STD-1500, STO111LA0010)
• Code SMPP #67 Cadmium, Titanium (AMS 2419, STO111LA0010)
• Code SMPP #78 Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837, HB0125-001)

» BOMBARDIER, INC./Canadair, Manufacturing Division

• MPS 160-8 (less than 220 KSI)
• MPS 160-27 (220 KSI & above)

» BOMBARDIER, INC./Learjet Inc.

• LES 1048AD

» BORG WARNER FLUID CONTROLS

• QQ-P-416 Type I, II
• BAC 5701
• DPS 9.74

» BRITISH AEROSPACE (Code HAT.202/79)

• Cadmium - Under 65 Ton f/in (S26-1514, BAEP 1514)
• Cadmium - 65-90 Ton f/in (S26-1514, BAEP 1514)
• Cadmium - Over 90 Ton f/in (S26-1514, BAEP 1514)

» BRITISH AEROSPACE/Airbus Limited (Code BAE/APP/1070)

• Approved

» BROMON AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

• Approved

» CARTER, J.C.

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416 Type I, II)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837 Type I, II, III)

» CESSNA

• Cadmium (CSFS024)
• Cadmium, Brush (CSFS026)

» CONSOLIDATED CONTROLS

• Approved

» DOWTY AEROSPACE (Los Angeles)

• Approved

» DOWTY AEROSPACE (Sterling)

• Approved

» DOWTY AEROSPACE (Toronto - Code DCL562)

• Cadmium Type I, II, III (QQ-P-416, PS 100, PS 931, PS 13101, DCMP-150/172/173)
• Cadmium, Brush (PS 118, PS 931, PS 137)
• Cadmium, LHE (MIL-STD-1501, PS 13144, DCMP 171, PS 131)
• Cadmium, Titanium (MIL-STD-1500, BAC 5804)

» DOWTY AEROSPACE (Yakima)

• Approved

» ELGAR CORPORATION

• Approved

» EXPLOSIVE TECHNOLOGY

• Approved

» FAIRCHILD/Control Systems

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» GENERAL DYNAMICS/Convair Division (Code 29321-01)

• Code 13I04 Cadmium (QQ-P-416 Type I)
• Code 13I05 Cadmium (QQ-P-416 Type II)
• Code 13I16 Cadmium (0-75207-1 Type I {as plated})
• Code 13I17 Cadmium (0-75207-2 Type I {as plated})
• Code 13I18 Cadmium (0-75207-3 Type I {as plated})
• Code 13I19 Cadmium (0-75207-4 Type II {with chromate})
• Code 13I20 Cadmium (0-75207-5 Type II {with chromate})
• Code 13I21 Cadmium (0-75207-6 Type II {with chromate})
• Code 13I22 Cadmium (0-75207-7 Type III {as plated above Rc 45})

» GENERAL DYNAMICS/Space Systems Division (Code 29321-41)

• Code PLA005 Cadmium (QQ-P-416 Type I {as plated}, 5-75207)
• Code PLA006 Cadmium (QQ-P-416 Type II {with chromate}, 5-75207)
• Code PLA007 Cadmium (QQ-P-416 Type III {with phosphate}, 5-75207)

» GOULD INCORPORATED

• Approved for all General Dynamics/Convair approved processes

» GRUMMAN AEROSPACE (Code E4320)

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE (Code R1169-00005)

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416, GAMPS 6102)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» HI SHEAR CORPORATION

• Approved

» HUGHES AIRCRAFT/Radar Systems

• QQ-P-416
• MIL-C-8837

» I.M.P. GROUP LIMITED/Aerospace Division

• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» JESSE INDUSTRIES, INC.

• Approved

» KAISER AEROSPACE AND ELECTRONICS CORP./Aerotech Division

• QQ-P-416

» KAISER AEROSPACE AND ELECTRONICS CORP./Electroprecision Division

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416, MIL-STD-870
• Cadmium, Titanium (MIL-STD-1500)

» KAMAN AEROSPACE

• Code 301-1 Cadmium Type I (QQ-P-416)
• Code 301-2 Cadmium Type II (QQ-P-416)
• Code 301-3 Cadmium Type III (QQ-P-416)
• Code 051 Cadmium, Titanium (MIL-C-8837)

» KAVLICO CORPORATION

• Approved

» L3 COMMUNICATIONS/Ocean Systems

• Cadmium - 39 HRC & Below (QQ-P-416 Type I, II, III, AMS 2400)
• Cadmium - 40 HRC & Above (QQ-P-416 Type I, II, III, AMS 2400)
• Cadmium, Titanium (MIL-STD-1500)
• Cadmium, Vac (MIL-C-8837 Type I, II)

» L AND S MACHINE

• Approved

» LOCKHEED/Astronautics

• Cadmium Type I, II, III (QQ-P-416, 5-75207)

» LOCKHEED/California

Check MPS 25:003 to verify if formal approval is required

• Cadmium, Brush (LCP 77-1237)
• Cadmium, Titanium (C-0448, LCP 77-2033)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (C-0447, LCP 77-1036)

» LOCKHEED/Fort Worth (Code 005085 - Formerly General Dynamics)

• Code AL11A Cadmium Type I (QQ-P-416)
• Code AL11B Cadmium Type II (QQ-P-416)
• Code AL78A Cadmium Type I (FPS 1007 Grade A)
• Code AL78B Cadmium Type II (FPS 1007 Grade A)
• Code AL78D Cadmium Type II (FPS 1007 Grade B)
• Code AL12A Cadmium, Vacuum Type I (MIL-C-8837)
• Code AL12B Cadmium, Vacuum Type II (MIL-C-8837)
• Code AL12C Cadmium, Vacuum Type III (MIL-C-8837)

» LOCKHEED/Georgia

• Approved

» LORAL SYSTEMS

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» LOUD ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416)
• Cadmium, Brush (MIL-STD-870)
• Cadmium, Titanium (MIL-STD-1500)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» LPI CORPORATION

• Approved

» LUCAS WESTERN/Applied Technology

• Cadmium Type I, II (QQ-P-416, Customer Approved: BAC. GE, MIL-C-8837)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837, Customer Approved: ATC, BAC, KAC, GE)

» MARQUARDT COMPANY

• Cadmium (MPS 513)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MPS 532)

» MARTIN MARIETTA/Electronics, Information & Missiles Group (Orlando)

• QQ-P-416

» MARTIN MARIETTA/Manned Space Systems (New Orleans)

• QQ-P-416 Type I, II, III

» MARVIN ENGINEERING COMPANY

• Approved

» MECAIR AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES INC. (Approval No. P017)

• Approved

» MENASCO INCORPORATED/Coltec Industries

This approval is recognized by the following facilities: Aerosystems Division (Fort Worth, Burbank), Aerospace Limited (Oakville, Ontario), Overhaul Division (Burbank)

Note: Symbol (*) indicates approval for Canada only

• Cadmium (C-0491, CVA-5-2, LAC 0491, MM 4950, LCP 77-1061, PS 13101, QQ-P-416, STP 58-001, *MMC 199 {Superceded by MMC 195})
• Cadmium, Brush ( LCP 77-1237, MM 5557, STP 58-020)
• Cadmium, LHE (MIL-STD-870, MM 4951, PS 13144)
• Cadmium, Titanium (AMS 2419, BAC 5804, LAC 0448, LCP 77-2033, MIL-STD-1500, MM 5542, STP 58-005, *MMC 195
• Cadmium, Vacuum (LCP 77-1036, MIL-C-8837, MM 4949, PS 13145, CP-0400)

» MOOG INCORPORATED

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416 Class 2)
• Cadmium, Titanium (AMS 2419)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» NATIONAL AIRCRAFT & ENGINEERING

• Approved

» NEILL AIRCRAFT

• Approved

» NORTHROP CORPORATION/Advanced Systems (B-2 Division)

• Cadmium (F-106, F-127)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (F-108)

» NORTHROP GRUMMAN

• Cadmium, Electrodeposited (QQ-P-416, CVA 5-2)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837, GSS 8056, LCP 77-1036)
• Cadmium, Titanium (AMS 2419, GSS 8052)

» NORTHROP GRUMMAN/Louisiana Operations

• Cadmium, Titanium (BAC 5804)

» NWL CONTROL SYSTEMS

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416, MP-30, MP-87)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» PARKER HANNIFIN (Code ES 2-85)

Parker Aerospace Group: Air and Fuel, Control Systems, Hydraulics, Aftermarket, Product Support

• Code DO10 Cadmium (QQ-P-416 Type I)
• Code DO11 Cadmium (QQ-P-416 Type II)
• Code DO12 Cadmium (QQ-P-416 Type III)
• Code DO25 Cadmium, Titanium (AMS 2419)
• Code DO35 Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837 Type I)
• Code DO36 Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837 Type II)
• Code DO38 Cadmium, Selective (MIL-STD-865)

» PEACOCK AEROSPACE

• Approved

» PTI TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED

• QQ-P-416 Type I, II, II

» RAYTHEON COMPANY/Missile Systems (Code 252502)

• Approved

» RAYTHEON/Montek

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416)
• Cadmium, Brush (MIL-STD-865)
• Cadmium, Titanium (MIL-STD-1500)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» REMCO HYDRAULICS

• Approved - limited to McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company

» ROHR INDUSTRIES/Rohr and Military

• Cadmium Type I, II (RPS 13.31, RPS 9.74, QQ-P-416)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» ROHR INDUSTRIES/Rohr and Boeing

• Cadmium Type I, II (QQ-P-416, BAC 5804, BAC 5701, BAC 5854)

» ROHR INDUSTRIES/Rohr and Douglas

• DPS 9.28
• DPS 9.74

» ROHR INDUSTRIES/Rohr and Grumman

• Cadmium Type I, II (QQ-P-416)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837, GSS 8056)

» ROHR INDUSTRIES/Rohr and Lockheed (California)

• Cadmium Type I, II (CALAC 0491, QQ-P-416)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» ROHR INDUSTRIES/Rohr and Lockheed (Georgia)

• Cadmium Type I, II (GELAC 0491, QQ-P-416, STP 58-001)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» RONSON HYDRAULIC UNITS

• Approved

» SARGENT AEROSPACE

• Code 585 Cadmium (QQ9-P-416)
• Code 588 Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» SATURN FASTENERS INCORPORATED

• Approved

» SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT

Note: Approval for Schweizer Aircraft purchase orders only

• HP 4-11

» SERRA MANUFACTURING

• Approved

» SHUR-LOK CORPORATION

• Approved

» SIERRACIN/HARRISON

• Approved

» SOUTHWEST AEROSPACE (MEGGITT AEROSPACE)

• Approved

» STERER ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING (Code 26260-00)

• Code FIN-13 Cadmium, Titanium (MIL-STD-1500)

» TELEFLEX DEFENSE SYSTEMS

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416)
• Cadmium, Titanium (AMS 2419)

» TEXAS INSTRUMENTS

• Approved

» TEXTRON - AEROSTRUCTURES

• QQ-P-416

» TEXTRON - BELL HELICOPTER (Code 001990)

• Code PB Cadmium (BPS 4006)
• Code PC Cadmium, Vacuum (BPS 4436)

» TEXTRON - HR

• Code P11 Cadmium Type II, III (QQ-P-416)
• Code P12 Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» TEXTRON - LYCOMING

• AMS 2400

» TRW

• Code P11 Cadmium Type II, III (QQ-P-416)
• Code P12 Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» UNDIYANMICS/Phoenix

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» UNITED TECHNOLOGIES/Chemical Systems

• Approved

» UNITED TECHNOLOGIES/Sikorsky Aircraft

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416 {Interpretation of indications in accordance with SS 8802, SS 8805, SS 8806}, SS 8489, SS8448)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837 {Interpretation of indications in accordance with SS 8802, SS 8805, SS8806})

» VICKERS INCORPORATED

• Cadmium (VS 1-3-1-22, VS 1-3-1-23, VS 1-3-1-61, VS 2-3-1-23)
• Cadmium, Flash (VS 1-3-1-21)

» VOUGHT AIRCRAFT (Code 316480)

• Cadmium (CVA 5-2)
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» WEBER AIRCRAFT

• QQ-P-416

» WHITTAKER CONTROLS

• Cadmium (QQ-P-416 {below 180 KSI})
• Cadmium, Vacuum (MIL-C-8837)

» YOUNG ENGINEER

• Approved

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