Anodised coatings combine functional and decorative properties in a durable aluminium oxide layer. They reliably protect aluminium from corrosion, improve adhesion and increase wear resistance. Anodising creates surfaces that are both technically robust and visually appealing.
The most important points
- Anodising of aluminium using the GS process
- Dimensionally accurate anodising
- Various pre-treatments available
Examples of anodised precision components
Black anodising
Anodising in various colours
Black anodising incl. lasered QR code
Black anodising and passivated SurTec 650
Anodising expertise at Polymeca
The GS process, the direct current/sulphuric acid process, is the most widely used anodising process worldwide. Polymeca also uses this process. It combines protection, appearance and process reliability in a stable coating process.
The aluminium oxide layer produced in the GS-process offers a high level of corrosion protection, especially after the final sealing process.
Polymeca offers dimensionally accurate coatings with no dimensional change. This makes Polymeca particularly attractive for applications in precision mechanics and optics.
The excellent colouring options for the coatings, as well as various mechanical or chemical pre-treatments, create numerous possibilities for decorative applications. For example, the combination of glass bead blasting and chemical shining allows for the creation of elegant surfaces with a high-quality feel.
Facts about anodising
Pre-treatments
With chemical or mechanical pre-treatments such as
- Si-carbide blasting
- Glass bead blasting
- Sand blasting
- Shining
- Pickling
- Matting
we create surfaces with defined visual and haptic properties. This allows us to meet different requirements and customer requests regarding function, appearance and feel.
Quality assurance, analysis and environmental protection
Our coating processes guarantee precision, sustainability and reliability. Every component meets our specifications for dimensional accuracy and surface quality – from the first to the last part of a series.
To ensure this, we continuously monitor all process baths in our own analysis laboratory. Continuous monitoring and documentation of all process parameters ensure a reproducible coating quality that our customers can rely on.
Quality:
- ISO 9001:2015 certified
- Analytic laboratory
- Coating thickness measurement
- Corrosion tests
Environmental protection:
- ISO 14001:2015 certified
- RoHS compliant processes
- REACH compliant processes
- Modern wastewater treatment
- Steadily growing sustainability
«It never ceases to amaze me how a wide variety of surfaces can be created from a single piece of aluminium, straight out of the machine. We give materials character, adding new functionality and effects.»
Edmond Bytyqi
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Frequently asked questions about anodising
Precision mechanics
Upon request, mechanical processing can be performed prior to surface treatment as a preliminary process step for the targeted, high-precision manufacturing of your components. With our core competencies in mechanical manufacturing, we meet your requirements for precision, quality and process reliability.
Further expertise in surface technology
Passivation
Electroplating
Powder Coating
Wet Painting
