Plating - Aluminum Finishes Plate on Aluminum with Copper, Nickel, Chrome, Solder and Tin.

 

Aluminum Plating

Anodize Color
Features:

• Coloring of an anodized surface may be achieved by absorbing dyes of any color into the open pores of the anodized coating before they are closed by sealing which is part of the normal anodize process.
• Some dyes provide a permanent fade resistant color for long lasting outdoor exposure in architectural applications.
• Others provide an attractive sales enhancing decoration for consumer products for indoor use.

Anodize Hard
MIL-A-8625 Type 3,
AMS 2468, 2469, ASTM-B-580 Type A.

Features:

• Provides extreme abrasion resistance in coatings having .0005" to .004" thicknesses.
• Provides excellent corrosion resistance.
• Can be color dyed.
• Can be Teflon impregnated.

Anodize Acid - Chromic
MIL-A-8625, Type 1;
AMS 2470; ASTM-B-580, Type G.

Features:

• For aluminum with copper content below 5%.
• Thin but has greater abrasion resistant surface than bare aluminum. (Thicknesses range from .00005" to .0001".)
• Very thin but very corrosion resistant coating.
• Provides an exceptional base for primers, bonding agents, and organic coatings.
• Provides non-reactive surface for metal to metal contact interfaces such as welded or riveted assemblies.

Anodize Acid - Sulphuric
MIL-A-8625, Type 2;
AMS 2471, 2472;
ASTM-B-580 Types B, C, D, E, F.

Features:

• Provides abrasion resistance and can be readily dyed to many colors and sealed with nickel acetate or water.
• Coatings have .0001" to .001" thicknesses.
• Excellent corrosion resistance.
• Enhanced corrosion resistance with yellow chromate.
• Super enhanced corrosion resistance with silicate sealers.
• Provides excellent base for primers, bonding agents and organic coatings.
• Excellent rubber bonding surface if unsealed.

Chromate Conversion Coatings, Clear, Yellow and Seal
MIL-C-5541 Classes 1A & 3;
AMS 2473, 2474, 2475;
ASTM-B-449 Classes 1, 2, 3, 4.

Features:

• Provides corrosion resistance on aluminum sheet, extrusions, forgings and aluminum sand or die castings without anodize or any other pre-coating.
• Inexpensive in all applications.
• Provides good paint base.
• Provides nearly zero electrical resistance.
• Prolongs shelf life and resists staining and fingerprinting.
• Provides super corrosion resistance on all aluminum products by addition of seal.

Etch
Features:

• Controlled chemical modification of the smooth reflective aluminum surface inherent on extruded shapes or sheet products can enhance the eye appeal of aluminum products by etching in an acid or caustic chemical bath.
• Masking can be used to provide protection for the reflective surfaces that are desired to remain bright while adjacent surfaces are given a contrasting satin appearance.