Hard Anodizing of Aluminum Parts Available at D-CHN
Hard
Anodizing of aluminum parts has been provided by D-CHN for over 40
years. We have provided hard anodizing processing for a very wide range
on industries.
Use a hard anodizing process when you need to give an
aluminum surface the hardness of casehardened steel while maintaining
the lightweight and strength of the aluminum, For that, you need D-CHN.
We make extensive use of the Sanford Process®, a
hard anodize process that is so versatile it enables us to hardcoat
virtually all alloys (including 2000 series).
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| HARDCOAT ANODIZE (TYPE III) |
ANODIZING (TYPE II) |
CHROMATE, IRIDITE, ALODINE |
The Sanford Process® is the leading
technology in the global hard anodizing market. Advantages of the Sanford
Process® include the capability of hard anodizing all
aluminum alloys, higher abrasion resistance, superior coating hardness
and uniformity, higher thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance,
and the ability to dye with bright vibrant colors.
Developed more than forty years ago hard anodize is an
electrochemical process that involves placing an aluminum part into an
electrolytic bath and applying electrical current through the bath.
This process forms an oxide coating (sapphire-hard) on
the aluminum part. The oxide coating is built up by a process of anodic
oxidation in a cooled acid electrolyte, thus preventing any thermal or
physical distortion of precision-engineered components. This oxide
coating can be harder than case hardened steel and provide excellent
abrasion resistance; it is protective to the aluminum part and can be
very durable.
Coating Properties: The coating properties are
dependent upon alloy type and the process specification will typically
give details of: Thickness, Corrosion Resistance, Hardness & Wear
Resistance, Electrical Resistance, Temperature Resistance, and Friction
Coefficient after Lubrication.
Hard Anodizing Quality: D-CHN is a NADCAP
approved vendor for the major aerospace and commercial contractors. We
certify to government and commercial specifications D-CHN uses the
following standards when Anodizing Aluminum (Sulfuric Acid):
Mil-A-8625, Type III, Class 1 and 2, BAC-5821 Class 1 and 2, AMS-2468,
and AMS-2469. Testing for Inorganic Chemical Treatments, D-CHN applies
Taber Testing, Coating Thickness, Coating Weight and Salt Spray Testing
using an outside testing laboratory.
Today, D-CHN is solving anodizing finishing
problems and supplying quality finishes for all of the following
industries:
| Medical and Pharmaceutical |
Marine Accessories |
| Consumer Products |
Industrial Machinery |
| Hardware and Tools |
Automotive |
| Computer Components |
Military Suppliers |
| Gears and Pulleys |
Advertising Specialties |
| Writing Instruments |
Electronics |
| Cookware and Serving Pieces |
Camping and Hiking Equipment |
| Cosmetics and Fashion |
Aerospace Technologies |
| AND MORE |
About D-CHN
For more than forty years, DCHN has been polishing its reputation for unsurpassed excellence. With DCHN's
strict quality controls in place, we've become an industry leader and provide state-of-the-art anodizing and
metal-finishing services covering a wide range of customer needs such as aluminum and titanium anodizing,
electro-polish and passivation, as well as other related services. Discover how our services can work for you.
D-CHN is an ISO 9001:2000 certified Company. All of our processes are validated IQ, OQ, PQ to ensure
consistency of service. The company is regularly audited by the most demanding customers from the medical,
aerospace, nuclear, and other high tech fields.
D-CHN provides a range of additional services that take cost, complexity, and time out of our customers supply
chain decisions.
D-CHN has a modern production facility and contains one of the largest processing capacities of Anodizing and
Hardcoat Anodizing for consistent, economical and fast processing of both large parts and large quantities.
D-CHN is a subsidiary of Katahdin Industries Inc. More information can be found at
www.katahddin-inc.com.
Hard Anodizing of Aluminum Parts
Available at D-CHN
One Shorr Court •
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Tel - (401) 597-5000 • Fax - (401) 597-5485
© 2010 D-CHN LLC
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