Amphenol announce new Black Zinc Nickel plating
Amphenol Ltd are pleased to announce the availability of a new RoHS compliant plating alternative to Cadmium. Black Zinc Nickel plating is now available on a wide variety of connectors and accessories including proprietary Mil-DTL-38999 and Mil-C-26482. This conductive and non-reflective black finish is approved for 500hrs salt spray endurance and is fast becoming the new defence industry standard.
Until recently Cadmium plating has been the industry preference for aeronautical and defence applications, widely selected for its environmental and electrical performance. However, the latest ecological and sustainability regulations now seek to reduce or eliminate the use of Cadmium.
In response to industry demands, Amphenol Ltd have designed and installed a new processing line at their Whitstable, UK facility to enable plating with Black Zinc Nickel; a conductive and environmentally sound surface treatment. The salt spray performance of Black Zinc Nickel plating makes it an excellent choice for applications in a highly demanding environment.
