Need aluminum anodizing equipment/system

Readers: this page is mostly expired Requests for Quote / Requests for Proposal. If you are interested in the basics of anodizing of aluminum, our "Intro to Anodizing" on line here is probably a better starting point :-)

RFQ: Dear sir,
Please could You kindly help me on finding the following information.

I need suppliers of anodizing equipment, chemical, turn-key and related subjects.

Your kind help is greatly appreciated.

Ed. note: This RFQ is outdated, but technical replies are welcome, and readers are encouraged to post their own RFQs. But no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?).

RFQ: Dear sir,
Please could you kindly help me on finding the following information.

I need suppliers of anodizing equipment, chemical, turn-key and related subjects. This is an emergency case, because I will be visiting England in early September, so wish to contact them beforehand.

Your kind help is greatly appreciated.

Ed. note: This RFQ is outdated, but technical replies are welcome, and readers are encouraged to post their own RFQs. But no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?).

RFQ: I want to install aluminum anodizing plant. Please quote the machinery and tank. Our process is Degreasing - Etching - Anodizing - Seal. I need URGENTLY your answer this week.

The best regards,

Ed. note: This RFQ is outdated, but technical replies are welcome, and readers are encouraged to post their own RFQs. But no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?).

RFQ: Aluminium hardcoat anodizing equipment and consultation and price of machinery.

Ed. note: This RFQ is outdated, but technical replies are welcome, and readers are encouraged to post their own RFQs. But no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?).

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Q. I am a Computer Graphics Designer by profession and I have a small awards manufacturing business. I am interested to get information regarding where I could buy anodizing equipment and what is best for anodizing on aluminum and brass plate, be it brand new or a reconditioned machine. Suggestions and ideas regarding the "Anodizing Process" is also most welcome.

Thank you and more power!

A. Hi Rod. Very briefly, aluminum anodizing usually consists of the following steps, with rinsing in between: alkaline cleaning, etching (for matte surface), de-smutting (to remove copper, silicon, and other contaminants from the surface), anodizing (to build a hard honeycomb structure), silkscreening and/or dyeing to fill those pores with ink or dye, sealing (to lock in the ink and/or dye).

We have an "Intro to Anodizing" on line here which I think will offer you a good start towards understanding the process.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
Ted is available for instant help
or longer-term assistance.

RFQ: I need to install an anodize process in my plant.

Ed. note: This RFQ is outdated, but technical replies are welcome, and readers are encouraged to post their own RFQs. But no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?).

RFQ: We are interested in purchasing equipment/consultancy for high luster hard anodizing of large quantities of small aluminium parts.

We would be pleased to provide necessary details if such equipment/consultancy is part of your portfolio.

Ed. note: This RFQ is outdated, but technical replies are welcome, and readers are encouraged to post their own RFQs. But no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?).