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Clear Anodizing Companies

IQS Directory provides a comprehensive list of clear anodizing companies and suppliers. Use our website to review and source top clear anodizing companies with roll over ads and detailed product descriptions. Find clear anodizing companies that can design and provide clear anodizing services to your companies specifications. Then contact the clear anodizing companies through our quick and easy request for quote form. Website links, company profile, locations, phone, product videos and product information is provided for each company. Access customer reviews and keep up to date with product new articles. Whether you are looking for companies of clear anodizing aluminum, polished clear anodizing aluminum, clear anodizing steel or customized clear anodizing of every type, this is the resource for you.

  • Vaughan, ON

    At West-Tech Finishing Inc, we take pride in our extensive experience and commitment to excellence in aluminum anodizing. With a rich history that includes being registered to ISO 9002:1994 and QS 9000, followed by an upgrade to ISO 9001:2008, AS9100C, and most recently NADCAP, we have consistently upheld the highest standards in quality and performance.

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  • Wadsworth, OH

    At Luke Engineering & Anodizing Co., we specialize in transforming aluminum through precision anodizing, a process that enhances both the durability and aesthetic qualities of aluminum products. Our focus is on delivering exceptional anodizing services that meet the highest industry standards. With a commitment to innovation and quality, we ensure that every project is executed with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in products that not only perform reliably but also stand out visually.

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  • Batavia, NY

    At Tompkins Metal Finishing, we offer mid to high volume aluminum anodizing. We do pre-cleaning, etching, deoxidizng, dyeing and sealing. We can achieve a wide range of surface finishes from bright to dull matte in clear, black, gold, blue and red. Other methods are also available with consideration of alloy, coating thickness, masking requirements and racking instructions.

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  • New Albany, OH

    At Anomatic Corporation, we specialize in transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary through our advanced aluminum anodizing processes. Our commitment to innovation and precision allows us to deliver exceptional quality and durability in every project we undertake. We offer a comprehensive suite of anodizing services designed to meet diverse industrial needs, from decorative finishes to high-performance coatings.

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  • Rumford, RI

    One of the oldest & largest anodizing & powder coating resources in the US. 90,000 sq. ft. production facility with the latest technology for aluminum anodizing, sulfuric anodizing, hardcoat anodizing, chemical film processes, passivation & a broad range of value-added services. Meeting quality approvals in such industries as medical, military, automotive, electronics, marine & consumer products.

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  • Chavies, KY, Chatham, ON

    We are your one-stop-shop for all of your aluminum anodizing needs. Our secondary operations are fairly priced and you can trust our professionals to get the job done right. We take fully responsibility for the extrusion, fabrication and anodizing, which eliminates your headaches. Our company is recognized for our ability to adhere to customer specifications. Give us a call today!

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Clear Anodizing Industry Information

Clear Anodizing

Clear anodizing is an anodizing process that produces a uniform clear film on the surface of various metals, typically aluminum, which provides the metal with increased corrosion and wear resistance. Utilizing the process of electrolytic passivation, this film is an oxide coating, meaning a hard non-reactive surface, which typically has a thickness of less than .0010”.

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Application of Clear Anodizing

Clear anodizing is typically a sulfuric acid anodizing process, and as a result, offers better wear resistance than chromic acid anodizing and comparable corrosion resistance. Used in a variety of applications, clear anodizing benefits diverse industries including: architecture, for use in window and door frames, railings and siding; automotive, for use in trim and housings for various exposed parts; printing, for use as commercial photolithography plates; and industrial manufacturing, for sheet metal and various extrusions such as profiles and cases for additional surface protection.

Additionally, clear anodizing can be colored by means such as organic dyes and metallic salts to create colors such as red, yellow, blue and green for decorative applications such as jewelry or artwork. Some further benefits of clear anodizing include decreased part maintenance, reduced metal weight, being environmentally-friendly and increased production efficiency.

Process of Clear Anodizing

The clear anodizing process is basically identical to the Type II sulfuric acid anodizing process. A commonly used anodizing process, Type II sulfuric acid requires the metal to be fully immersed into sulfuric acid, a highly corrosive and oil-like acid that is formed from sulfur dioxide. When the metal is immersed in the acid an electric current, generally direct current, is sent through the sulfuric acid and reacts with anodes on the surface of the material. The reaction of the current and the anodes creates the hard outer film of oxidation. After the material is removed from the sulfuric acid bath, it is then sealed through the use of hot water in order to enhance the corrosion-resistant properties of the film.

If a color is going to be added, then the dye or salt must be introduced after immersion in the sulfuric acid bath but before sealing, so that when sealed, the color will become locked in. While the addition of color can be eye-catching, clear anodizing allows the natural luster of the metal to shine through. Although aluminum is the most common material used in clear anodizing, other metals may be anodized as well including: titanium, magnesium, zinc, niobium and tantalum.



Clear Anodizing Industry Information