Anodizing provides many benefits, including creating a scratch-proof, UV-resistant, electrically insulated, wearable and colorable oxide alloy. One of the few limitations of the anodizing process is that the benefits have been traditionally limited to aluminum, titanium and magnesium alloys. By depositing a layer of high-purity aluminum on the surface of a different material, AlumiPlate’s pure aluminum coating enables reliable anodization of any material that can be electroplated.
High-purity electroplated aluminum is generally more than 99.99% pure, yielding a consistent and structurally sound anodization, with no pores and voids and less contaminants and impurities. The resultant anodized coating exhibits higher corrosion resistance, hardness and di-electric strength than what can be achieved on aluminum alloys. Traditional chromic, sulfuric (hardcoat), oxalic and mixed acid anodization, as well as advanced techniques like plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO), are possible and benefit from pure electroplated aluminum. The dense, pure and tightly adherent aluminum plating allows for the anodization of steel, copper and aluminum alloys.
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Benefits of Anodizing With Electroplated High-Purity Aluminum
Anodize Any Material
Any material can be anodized by first electroplating it with pure aluminum — including copper, iron, steel, stainless steel and many composites.
Improved Corrosion Resistance
Because of the extremely low levels of contamination and impurities in AlumiPlate’s high purity aluminum coating — like electroplated aluminum — that are made from pure aluminum exhibit excellent levels of corrosion resistance.
High Voltage Breakdown
Anodized electroplated aluminum can stand up to higher voltage ranges before it begins to break down. This improves the electric insulating properties of the anodized components.
Color Uniformity
Anodized surfaces are relatively free of impurities and non-uniformities, while also being receptive to color. This allows for exceptional color fidelity and consistency for electroplated and anodized parts.
UV-Resistance
Plating and anodizing allow parts to be used in outdoor applications for long periods of time without losing color. While not completely exempt from eventual color fading, the anodizing process inherently enhances components’ UV-resistance and provides a longer lasting surface finish.
Meets Military & Aerospace Specifications
AlumiPlate can create anodic anodized coatings that meet MIL-A-8625F specifications for aerospace and military components, imbuing them with improved protection against corrosion, abrasion, heat, UV light and more.
Why Anodize With AlumiPlate?
AlumiPlate has been at the forefront of electroplating and anodizing innovation since our first day of operation in 1995. We have anodized components for a wide variety of critical applications, including aerospace, military and plated optics, and know how to use that same experience and expertise to ensure your components are anodized to your exact specifications and quality requirements.
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