Aluminum Anodizing
From Midlake Products in Louisville, Ohio
If you are looking for aluminum anodizing in Ohio, contact Midlake Products conveniently located in Louisville, OH, just outside Akron. Anodizing is one a great choice for finishing aluminum hinges or fabricated parts because it protects without altering the appearance.
Our most popular anodized application is a clear anodize, but this process can also be colored. The anodized procedure conforms to a number of standards and specifications. The most common standards are Mil-A-8625 Type II Class 1 and 2, Mil Std-171 Finish, AMS 2471, and 2472. Let us know if you want a different standard.
How Anodizing Works
Anodizing is an electrolyte process used to increase the thickness of the natural oxide layer on the surface of metal parts. It is called anodizing because the treated part forms the anode electrode in an electrical circuit. Anodizing increases corrosion resistance and wear resistance. It provides for better adhesion for pain primers and glues than bare metal.
Anodic films are most commonly applied to aluminum alloys, but it can be used for titanium, zinc, magnesium, niobium, and tantalum. It is not a useful treatment for iron or carbon steel.
Anodic films are stronger and more adherent than paint and metal plating but are also more brittle. They are less likely to crack and peel from age and wear but more likely to cracking from thermal stress. Sealing is often recommended for anodizing applications.
The Midlake Advantage
Midlake Products in Ohio is proud to offer aluminum anodizing among our other metal finishing capabilities. Contact us for a free quote today to find out how we can help you with a custom hinge or metal forming.