Certifications & Quality Assurance

At K&L Plating, quality is at the core of everything we do. Our industry-leading certifications, including NADCAP accreditation and ITAR compliance, demonstrate our commitment to precision, reliability, and adherence to the highest industry standards. Whether you’re in aerospace, defense, or another highly regulated industry, you can trust that our plating and coating processes meet strict quality and compliance requirements.

This page provides details on our certifications, quality assurance processes, and downloadable documents to support your compliance needs.
 

NADCAP Certified Plating & Chemical Processing

On July 10, 2024, K&L Plating achieved two NADCAP certifications:

• NADCAP AC7004 (Quality System Accreditation): Ensures that our quality management system meets strict industry-specific standards for excellence, with robust procedures to manage and improve product and service quality.
• NADCAP AC7108 (Chemical Processing Accreditation): Certifies compliance with stringent industry standards for processes such as plating, coating, and surface treatments, ensuring consistent and reliable results.

Our NADCAP Certificates & Scopes of Accreditation

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ITAR Compliance

K&L Plating is proud to be ITAR-compliant (International Traffic in Arms Regulations). This compliance ensures that our processes meet strict controls for the handling and protection of sensitive information and products related to defense and military applications, providing our customers with the confidence they need in a secure and compliant partner.
 

 

On-Site Quality Assurance

In-House Corrosion Testing Capabilities

All our plating processes undergo rigorous in-house QA testing to ensure they meet or exceed industry standards, including MIL specifications. This commitment to quality ensures consistent, reliable results in every project we undertake.

In-house corrosion testing capabilities.

Bundled Services

In addition to our standard plating services, we offer value-added services like baking, etching, testing, and CARC painting, allowing customers to save time and reduce costs by consolidating services with a single, trusted provider.