AMS-C-26074 on Electroless Nickel Coatings has been cancelled

AMS-C-26074 Cancellation Revision C has just been issued.  Titled “Electroless Nickel Coatings,” the specification covers the requirements for electroless (autocatalytic chemical reduction) deposition of nickel-phosphorous alloy coatings on metal and composite surfaces.

The document replaced MIL-C-26074 for all users except for NAVSEA Nuclear personnel.  With this cancellation, users are directed to AMS-2404 for replacement purposes and AMS-2404 or AMS-2433 for new design.  The table on the first page of the cancellation revision lists the correlation information to match the classes and grades of AMS-C-26074 with AMS-2404.

As we blogged about before, the AMS-C-26074 was generated to replace MIL-C-26074 and was taken directly from the source document.  After the release of AMS-C-26074 Revision A, the specification was cancelled in favor of the reinstated MIL-C-26074 Revision E.  The mil spec was then replaced by MIL-DTL-26074 Revision F which is a controlled distribution document for NAVSEA use only.  So the AMS-C-26074 was reinstated as a replacement for the balance of users with the release of Revision B.

Since that time, AMS-2404 has been updated to resolve issues of technical equivalency.  So at last the AMS-C-26074 has been put to bed!

Both the current and obsolete AMS documents are available from Document Center Inc., as well as the MIL Specs (with the exception of controlled distribution documents).  Order the current editions directly on our website (www.document-center.com) or ask for a quote on the obsolete revisions.  That way, we’ll be able to confirm that you recognize obsolete documents are no longer valid and provide you with pricing as well.   Or feel free to contact us by phone (650-591-7600), fax (650-591-7617) or email (info@document-center.com).

 

The Plating Spec Poster – A handy tool for plating and coating specialists

Techplate’s Plating and Anodizing Specifications Chart is a handy wall chart developed to summarize a variety of frequently referenced plating specs.

The 2006 Edition covers a wide variety of metals and coatings.  Various classes are covered, along with thicknesses, and applications.  It’s 18 inches wide by 24 inches high, so it’s easy to post and reference.

Here is a list of some of the coatings covered and specs that apply:

Anodic Coatings MIL-A-8625
Black Chromium Plating MIL-DTL-14538
Black Oxide Coating MIL-DTL-13924 and AMS-2485
Cadmium Plating AMS-2700 and ASTM-B766
Chemical Conversion Coatings MIL-DTL-5541
Chromium Plating AMS-2460
Chemical Finish Black MIL-F-495
Copper AMS-2418
Electroless Nickel Coatings AMS-2404 and AMS-C-26074
Electropolish ASTM-B912
Gold Plating ASTM-B488 and AMS-2422
Lubricant, Solid Film MIL-PRF-46010
Magnesium Anodic Treatment AMS-M-45202 and ASTM-D1732
Magnesium Chromic Treatment AMS-M-3171
Nickel Coatings AMS-QQ-N-290 and AMS-2403
Passivation Treatments AMS-2700
Light Phosphate Coating TT-C-490
Heavy Phosphate Coating MIL-DTL-16232
Salt Bath Nitride AMS-2753
Silver Plating ASTM-B700
Sulfamate Nickel MIL-P-27418
Tin Coatings ASTM-B545
Tin Lead Plating AMS-P-81728
Vacuum Cadmium Plating AMS-C-8837
Zinc ASTM-B633
Zinc Alloy Plating ASTM-B840 and ASTM-B841