Chemical Processing
We offer a complete suite of Nadcap and AS9100 approved chemical processing services across the United States.
Valence technicians are experts in aerospace wet processes, ensuring a flawless finish on all your parts. We offer processing for various alloys, including aluminum, steel, titanium, and nickel-based alloys. Our alloys are made up of carefully combined elements to optimize toughness, corrosion resistance, and ductility.
With state of the art processing lines, we have the most diverse set of anodize capabilities which include tartaric-sulfuric anodize, boric-sulfuric anodize, chromic, and hard anodize. Our process ensures efficiency in a wide range of applications.
Valence also offers unique capabilities such as phosphoric-acid anodize and phosphate fluoride sol-gel for titanium. We are the leaders in chemical processing for Boeing and Lockheed, with unique processing approvals for other suppliers such as Airbus, Bombardier, and Safran. We continually serve and exceed the standards of the top names in the aerospace industry.
Chemical Processing Services
Anodizing
Type I Anodize:
- Boric Anodize – Boric-Sulfuric Acid Anodize (BSAA) is an alternative to chromic acid anodize (CAA), that builds a thin-film anodic coating and provides corrosion protection and a mechanical bond. This is a chromated, environmentally friendly solution.
- Tartaric Anodize – Tartaric-Sulfuric Anodize (TSA) is an alternative to chromic acid anodize (CAA), that builds a thin-film anodic coating and provides corrosion protection and a mechanical bond. This is a chromated, environmentally friendly solution – typically specified in Airbus programs like the A350.
- Chromic Anodize – Chromic Acid Anodize (CAA) creates the thinnest anodic coating, while providing the same corrosion resistance as other types of anodization, such as boric or sulfuric.
Type II Anodize:
Type III Anodize:
Phosphoric Anodize
- Phosphoric Acid Anodize (PAA) is most commonly used in bonding applications, as it provides a superior porous surface for bonding to composites. It serves as a strong adhesive in high-humidity environments.
Chemical Film or Chem-Film
Nital Etch
- Nital etch is a solution of nitric acid and alcohol, used to etch metals. Nital etching is used to detect overtempering, improper carburization, and re-harding, as well as other manufacturing errors.
Phosphate Fluoride
- Phosphate fluoride coating is used to inhibit corrosion, improve paint adhesion and to reduce damage in metal to metal contact applications. In addition, phosphate fluoride can be used in etching solutions, namely for titanium.
Aluminum Etch
- Aluminum etch is a process by which a thin layer of the surface is removed, prior to penetrant inspection, typically in caustic or alkaline baths or solutions. This enhances the identification of surface defects, prior to further processing.
Zinc Phosphate
- Zinc Phosphate is a conversion coating for steel and aluminum, comprised of phosphate salts and phosphoric acid. This coating resists corrosion and allows for adhesion.
Chemical Processing Tank Sizes – Aluminum
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Anodize - Boric Sulfuric | 19.5' | Anodize - Boric Sulfuric | 12' | Anodize - Boric Sulfuric | 24' | Aluminum Etch (Pickle) | 15' | Anodize - Boric Sulfuric | 27' | Anodize - Boric Sulfuric | 6' | Anodize - Boric Sulfuric | 30' |
Anodize Phosphoric (PAA) | 8' | Anodize - Tartaric Sulfuric | 12' | Anodize - Type I Chromic | 24' | Anodize - Type II Sulfuric | 11' | Anodize - Tartaric Sulfuric | 27' | Anodize - Type II Sulfuric | 6' | Anodize - Type II Sulfuric | 12' |
Anodize - Type I Chromic | 19.5' | Anodize - Type I Chromic | 12' | Anodize - Type II Sulfuric | 24' | Anodize - Type III Hard Coat | 11' | Anodize - Type I Chromic | 27' | Chemical Film - Type 1 (Bonderite 1200) | 6' | Anodize - Type III Hard Coat | 12' |
Anodize - Type II Sulfuric | 19.5' | Anodize - Type II Sulfuric | 12' | Anodize - Type III Hard Coat | 24' | Chemical Film - Type 1 (Iridite 14-2) | 11' | Anodize - Type II Sulfuric | 27' | Chemical Film - Type 1 (Bonderite 600) | 6' | Chemical Film - Type 1 (Alodine 600) | 30' |
Chemical Film - Type 1 (Chromicoat L25) | 20' | Anodize - Type III Hard Coat | 8' | Chemical Film - Type 1 (Alodine 1200S) | 24' | Chemical Film - Type 1 (Alodine 1500) | 10' | Anodize - Type III Hard Coat | 27' | ||||
Chemical Film - Type 1 (Alodine 1132) | touch up pen | Chemical Film - Type 1 (Alodine 1600) | 12' | Chemical Film - Type 2 (Alodine 1500) | 8' | Chemical Film - Type 1 (Alodine 600) | 5.5' | Chemical Film - Type 1 (Alodine 1200S) | 27' | ||||
Chemical Film - Type 2 (Chemeon TCPHF) | manual application | Chemical Film - Type 2 RoHS Compliant | 42' | Chemical Film - Type 1 (Alodine 1500) | 3' | ||||||||
Chromate Treatment | 2' |
Chemical Processing Tank Sizes – Hard Metals
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Passivation Type I, II, III | 3' | Nital Etch | 4' | Inconel Etch | 3' | Passivation type ll | 6' | Passivation Type II | 6' | Passivate Type II | 6' | Passivation Type II | 12' |
Passivation Type VI | 4' | Passivation | 4' | Passivation Type II, VI, VII, VIII | Call | Passivation type ll, Vl, Vll, Vlll | 2' | Passivation Type VI | 4' | Passivate Type VI | 6' | Passivation Type VI | 12 |
Titanium Etch (Pickle) | 22' | Phosphate Fluoride | 10' | Phosphate Fluoride | 8' | Titanium Etch (Pickle) | 2' | Phosphate Fluoride | 10' | Phosphate Fluoride | 4' | ||
Titanium Etch (Pickle) | 10' | Titanium Etch (Pickle) | 24' | Titanium Etch (Pickle) | 27' | Titanium Etch (Pickle) | 4' | ||||||
Zinc Phosphate | 3' | Titanium Etch (Pickle) |