Evaluation of Sermetel W Coating for Fasteners
Abstract
The evaluated coating SermeTel W with Alodine 407-47 conversion coating is intended for use on titanium fasteners, fasteners in titanium structures and alloy steel fasteners in temperature environments beyond cadmium coating capabilities. The cadmium coating is not acceptable for titanium application since titanium fasteners or titanium structures in contact with cadmium are susceptible to cracking when highly stressed even at temperatures well below 450 F. The investigation in this report included reusability (locking torques), torque-tension relationship, tension-tension fatigue, salt spray, coating thickness and coating continuity. The test results of samples coated with SermeTel W were compared with cadmium coated samples and were found to be suitable for alloy steel fasteners which are in contact with titanium structures or are exposed to temperatures above 450 F.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 11, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA016809
Entities
People
- M. J. Zurko
Organizations
- Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster