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Dels Plating
Houston, TX
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•Del's Plating Works is a family-owned metal finishing company operating since 1969 at 8736 Schumacher Ln, Houston, TX 77063. What started as a local operation has grown into a nationwide supplier for aerospace, military, medical device, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and firearms manufacturers. They...
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Del's Plating Works is a family-owned metal finishing company operating since 1969 at 8736 Schumacher Ln, Houston, TX 77063. What started as a local operation has grown into a nationwide supplier for aerospace, military, medical device, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and firearms manufacturers.
They specialize in high-volume plating work including:
- •Cadmium Yellow - Traditional aerospace plating
- •Zinc Plating (clear, yellow, black/olive drab) - Corrosion protection and anti-galling
- •Zinc Cobalt - Superior corrosion resistance
- •Zinc Nickel - Enhanced hardness and durability
- •Black & Olive Drab Zinc - MIL-SPEC military finishes with chromate treatments
They can plate parts from ¼" up to 10" in length with coating thicknesses from .001 to .002 inches, toleranced to +/-.0002.
Del's Plating offers complete finishing capabilities:
| Process | Application | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Type II Anodizing | Sulfuric acid anodize for aluminum | Aluminum alloys |
| Type III Hard Anodize | Extra wear resistance, high-temp | Aluminum alloys |
| Black Oxide | Firearms-grade corrosion protection | Steel, alloy steel |
| Chemical Film (Chromate) | Pre-paint prep, conductivity improvement | Aluminum |
| Passivation | Removes free iron from stainless | Stainless steel |
| Phosphate Type M | Heavy manganese phosphate for anti-galling | Ferrous metals |
| Phosphate Type Z | Light zinc phosphate pre-treatment | Ferrous metals |
MIL-SPEC Certified: All finished parts are inspected and certified to meet military specifications including ASTM B633, MIL-DTL-16232, and TT-C-490.
For firearms builders and manufacturers, they apply Cerakote H-Series ceramic-polymer hybrid coatings. Cerakote provides:
- •Exceptional corrosion and impact resistance
- •Wear and abrasion protection
- •Chemical and solvent resistance
- •High-temperature capability
- •Tight tolerance compatibility (low film thickness)
- •Available in wide range of colors and finishes
Additional coating services include:
- •Molybdenum Disulfide - Dry film lubricant for high-stress applications
- •Powder Coating - Industrial-grade, durable finish
- •Xylan - Non-stick fluoropolymer coating
They handle complete part prep and finishing support:
- •Anodic cleaning (electro-assisted contaminant removal)
- •Sandblasting/abrasive blasting
- •Descaling of metal
- •Masking before coating
- •Pickling of steel
- •Stripping of original coatings
- •Hydrogen embrittlement baking
- •Epoxy paint infill lettering
24-Hour Production Schedule: The facility operates continuously to meet tight deadlines and deliver fast turnaround times.
- •Service-First Approach: Top-notch customer service, flexible adaptation to client needs, and detailed quality assurance.
- •Industries Served:
- •Aerospace (defense contractors, commercial aviation)
- •Military & Defense (OEM manufacturers)
- •Medical device manufacturers
- •Pharmaceutical equipment
- •Semiconductor manufacturing
- •Oil & Gas equipment
- •Firearms manufacturers (OEM and custom)
All finished parts go through rigorous inspection:
- •Coating thickness validation
- •Electro-negative potential testing
- •Corrosion performance testing
- •Hardness verification
- •MIL-SPEC certification documentation
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Contact Information:
Toll-Free: (877) 311-0123 Phone: (713) 785-4955 Fax: (713) 784-6613
Address: 8736 Schumacher Ln, Houston, TX 77063