The electrochemical coating of aluminium
Highly abrasion and corrosion resistant
Anodizing
Anodizing (electrolytic anodic oxidation) is an electrochemical process that converts the surface of aluminium into aluminium oxide.
The resulting oxide layer is firmly bonded to the aluminium. The layered ceiling can be selected in the μm range.
Hard-anodizing
Hard anodized coatings are also produced by anodic oxidation in special electrolytes. With the help of electric current, a hard ceramic aluminium oxide layer is formed on the workpiece surface. This layer consists mainly of amorphous у-aluminium oxide and layer thicknesses of up to 50 µm, depending on the alloy, can be generated.
- The anodized aluminium layer protects the aluminium against tribological and chemical impacts
- The hard-anodized layers protect against attrition and corrosion
| Alloys: | all aluminium alloys with few exceptions |
| Dimensions: | from a few millimeters up to 1,300 mm length and 1,000 mm width |
| Coating thicknesses: | 5 – 100 μm – measured on reference plates |
| Coating hardness: | 450 to 500 HV (0.025) (depending on alloy) – measured on reference platelets |
| Contact point: | forcibly necessary for current transmission and fixation |
| Compressing: | hot compacting optional |
Products:
- Novatec 810
- Novatec 850
Relevant criteria for anodizing and hard-anodizing
By means of different electrolytes, temperatures and modulated current densities, anodically produced oxide layers obtain extraordinary properties. Electrolytic anodic oxidation significantly increases hardness, corrosion resistance and wear resistance.
Even selective coatings are technically feasible in mass production. However, only certain alloys can be coated depending on their alloy components.
The tribological and chemical properties of anodized surfaces can be further enhanced by appropriate post-treatment.
Direct contact
Hussein Ghazi
Phone +49 7021 5704–147Katrin Unterseher
Phone +49 7021 5704–155Internal sales office
Phone +49 7021 5704–155Direct contact sales office
Hussein Ghazi
Katrin Unterseher
Sales office