Quality Coatings hardcoat anodizing (AKA hard anodizing) exceeds wear characteristics of other hard coatings for aluminum anodizing such as electroless nickel, hardchrome, and ceramic. Hardcoat anodizing process produces superior hardness and denseness — when a part is hardcoat anodized, it increases the micro finish 2-5 times, depending on the alloy.
Some industrial applications of Hardcoat anodizing include highly intricate parts, such as pistons, anti-lock brake assemblies, pump components, valves, sliding parts, insulation plates, and transmission parts.
Recent anodizing developments, such as lubricity, have added a new dimension to the successfully hardcoat anodized product without altering the tolerances. When a customer requires a finished piece that will be subject to friction under close tolerance conditions and where a solid film lubricant would cause problems, a lubricant after the hardcoat anodizing process could be the answer.
Some industrial applications of Hardcoat anodizing include highly intricate parts, such as pistons, anti-lock brake assemblies, pump components, valves, sliding parts, insulation plates, and transmission parts.
Recent anodizing developments, such as lubricity, have added a new dimension to the successfully hardcoat anodized product without altering the tolerances. When a customer requires a finished piece that will be subject to friction under close tolerance conditions and where a solid film lubricant would cause problems, a lubricant after the hardcoat anodizing process could be the answer.