Accredited Nadcap Anodizing Services

Aluminum Hard-Coat Anodizing

Type III Industrial Anodizing

Certified Metal Finishing is Nadcap Accredited for Hardcoat Anodizing which is a non-conductive aluminum oxide metal finish formed by an electrochemical process. Hardcoating adds strength to standard aluminum resulting in a corrosion and wear resistant coating.

Hardcoating is accomplished by immersing your aluminum alloy components into an electrolyte solution. The aluminum oxide that is formed on the surface is uniform, denser, and much harder than natural oxidation with a Rockwell C-scale rating of 60. The hardcoat penetrates the base metal as much as it builds up on the surface becoming an integral part of the aluminum strengthening and extending the working life of your components and/or parts.

Hard coating allows the use of aluminum alloys in many design applications that were formerly restricted to steel.

Hardcoat Anodizing Information

 
Structural Hardcoating of sizes up to:
Tank 1 – 96 x 32 x 38
Tank 2 – 64 x 30 x 46
Penetration 50%
Buildup 50%
Compliance

RoHS

Benefits
  • Aesthetics
  • Applicable to most aluminum alloys
  • Compatible with adhesives
  • Excellent corrosion resistance to marine and atmospheric corrosion
  • Excellent lubricity
  • Finish is harder than tool steel – Hardness: Sapphire Rockwell C60
  • Food Safe
  • Heat/Flame resistance – To the melting point of aluminum 1221º F
  • Improved paint adhesion
  • Increased abrasion resistance
  • Increased wear resistance
  • Indoor & Outdoor Applications
  • Lightweight
  • Low thermal conductivity & minimized expansion
  • Non-contaminating to blood supplies (medical instrumentation)
  • Uniformity: Precision control of close tolerances
  • Wear Resistance: 10x wear resistance of conventional anodizing
Applications
  • Aerospace/Astrospace/Aviation
  • Blast Shields
  • Cams
  • Cookware/Bake Ware
  • Electrical Insulation (800 V / mil thickness)
  • Electronics
  • Firearms
  • Hinge Mechanisms
  • Indoor & Outdoor
  • Insulation Plates
  • Machinery/ machine parts
  • Marine/Naval
  • Medical Instruments
  • Molds and Dies
  • Oil and Petrochemical
  • Pistons
  • Slides
  • Sliding Parts
  • Sporting Goods
  • Swivel Joints
  • Valves
Colors
  • Black
  • Natural
  • Other Colors Available Upon Request
Finishes
  • Gloss
  • Semi-gloss
  • Satin (matte)
  • PTFE Coated
Specifications
  • AMS 2468
  • AMS 2469
  • AMS 2482
  • AMS B117
  • AMS B580
  • ASTM (Type B,C,D,E,F)
  • MIL-A-8625 Type III
  • MIL-C-60536
  • MIL-F-14072C (E514)
  • MIL-STD-171D (7.5.1 & 7.5.2)
  • MIL-STD-186 D (207)
  • MIL-STD-193K
Industries
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Chemical
  • Defense
  • Electronic
  • Energy
  • Food
  • Hydraulic
  • Marine
  • Medical
  • Manufacturing
  • Pneumatic
  • Textile

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