The Benefits of Anodizing

The unique anodized finish is the only one in the metals industry that satisfies each of the factors that must be considered when selecting a high performance aluminum finish:

Durability – Most anodized products have an extremely long life span and offer significant economic advantages through maintenance and operating savings. Anodizing is a reacted finish that is integrated with the underlying aluminum for total bonding and unmatched adhesion.

Color Stability – Exterior anodic coatings provide good stability to ultraviolet rays, do not chip or peel, and are easily repeatable.

Ease of Maintenance – Scars and wear from fabrication, handling, installation, frequent surface dirt cleaning and usage are virtually non-resistant. Rinsing or mild soap and water cleaning usually will restore an anodized surface to its original appearance. Mild abrasive cleaners can be used for more difficult deposits.

Aesthetics – Anodizing offers a large increasing number of gloss and color alternatives and minimizes or eliminates color variations. Unlike other finishes, anodizing allows the aluminum to maintain its metallic appearance.

Cost – A lower initial finishing cost combines with lower maintenance costs for greater long-term value.

Health and Safety – Anodizing is a safe process that is not harmful to human health. An anodized surface is chemically stable, will not decompose; is non-toxic; and is heat resistant to the melting point of aluminum (1,221 °F)

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