Sulfuric anodize, commonly referred to as Type II anodizing, is formed by using an electrolytic solution of sulfuric acid at room temperature. Hardcoat anodize, commonly referred to as Type III anodizing. (read more)

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Sulfuric anodize, commonly referred to as Type II anodizing, is formed by using an electrolytic solution of sulfuric acid at room temperature and a current density of 15 to 22 Amps per square foot. The process will run for 30 to 60 minutes depending on the alloy used. This will produce a generally clear coating, depending on sealing, a minimum of 8µm thick. (read more)

Hardcoat anodize, commonly referred to as Type III anodizing, is formed by using an electrolytic solution of sulfuric acid at approximately 32° F and a current density of 23 to 37 Amps per square foot. The process will run for 20 to 120 minutes depending on the alloy used and desired coating thickness. (read more)

CompCote^TM is a true breakthrough in anodizing technology allowing aluminum to be used in the most demanding of applications. (read more)

Metal Improvement Company's Bensalem, PA facility performs engineered finishing services that provide performance enhancing operating characteristics for metal parts used in an extensive range of industries. We can pretreat aluminum parts with a full range of anodizing types, including sulfuric, chromic and phosphoric acid. (read more)

Situation: Mexican tile pool deck was originally sealed by owner using an 'off-the-shelf', water-based, do-it yourself sealer product. The Water-Based Deck Coating turned white, became stained from spills, was very slippery, and resulted in a horrible appearance. (read more)

Chromic anodize, like the Type I and Type II coatings, offers a minimum of 336 hours 5% salt spray resistance per ASTM B117. It is not as durable as Type II or Type II, and does not accept dyes as well as Type II. (read more)

The anodizing process produces a hard, non-conductive layer on aluminum. (read more)

The hardcoat anodize process can be accomplished through Black Fluorocarbon, Silver Impregnate or Anolube III. (read more)