LogoANODIZE
72
HRS

Turnaround on batches up to 2,000 units. From raw extrusion to certified, food-safe surface — documented, traceable, and ready for your audit binder.

Oxide Thickness
0.0018″
Surface Hardness
70 Rc
Coating Type
Type II / III
Standard
MIL-A-8625

The Numbers
Don't Negotiate.

0.0018

Oxide Layer Thickness

Type III Hardcoat — per MIL-A-8625

Measured via eddy-current probe at 9 points per part. Tolerance held to ±0.0002″ across the full batch. Cross-section SEM imaging available for incoming inspection packages.

ASTM B580 · MIL-A-8625F
Electron microscope cross-section of anodized aluminum oxide layer showing uniform coating thickness
SEM cross-section — 6061-T6 · Type III · 0.0018″
70 Rc

Rockwell Surface Hardness

Hardcoat exceeds tool steel

Type III hardcoat at 70 Rc outperforms 304 stainless (35–40 Rc) and approaches industrial chromium. Validated per ASTM E18 on every production lot. Hardness certification included with CoC.

ASTM E18 · Hardness Cert on Every Lot
Industrial aluminum parts with hard anodized surface finish showing metallic sheen under factory lighting
Hardcoat surface — 6063-T5 · post-seal · 70 Rc verified
2,000 units

Batch Capacity

72-hour turnaround — documented

Rack-to-rack processing through a 14-stage line: degrease, etch, desmut, anodize, DI rinse, seal, dry. Full SPC data per batch. Rush capability for OEM schedules — call our line coordinator at 06:00.

ISO 9001:2015 · SPC Data Available
Industrial production line with aluminum parts on anodizing racks moving through processing stages
14-stage line · full SPC per batch · rack capacity 2,000 units

11 Years.
Zero NCRs.

Every batch ships with a full Certificate of Conformance referencing the applicable MIL spec, ASTM standard, and FDA regulation. Your QA manager gets a document package — not a phone call. Audit-ready from day one.

● FDA Registered Facility● ITAR Compliant
11years

Zero FDA Non-Conformance Reports

100%

Batch traceability — lot to line

48 hr

Certificate of Conformance turnaround

99.7%

First-pass dimensional acceptance rate

MIL-A-8625F

Type II & Type III Hardcoat

Military specification for anodic coatings on aluminum

ASTM B580

Anodic Oxide Coatings

Standard specification for anodic oxide coatings on aluminum

FDA 21 CFR 175.300

Food Contact Surfaces

Resinous and polymeric coatings for food-contact use

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management

Certified quality management system — annual audit

ASTM E18

Rockwell Hardness

Surface hardness testing on every production lot

AMS 2469

Hard Anodic Coating

Aerospace material specification for hardcoat

Choose Your
Spec.

Not sure which coating type your application requires? Our engineers will review your drawing and recommend the right spec — no charge.

TYPE II

Standard Anodize

Sulfuric acid process producing a porous, dyeable oxide layer. Excellent corrosion resistance for non-structural food contact applications.

Thickness
0.0002″ – 0.0010″
Hardness
30–40 Rc
Decorative parts
Light-duty wear surfaces
Architectural aluminum
MIL-A-8625 Type II
Recommended for F&B
TYPE III

Hardcoat Anodize

Hard anodize at elevated current density. Oxide layer penetrates 50% into the base metal. FDA-compliant, MIL-spec certified, and the choice for production-line aluminum.

Thickness
0.0010″ – 0.0025″
Hardness
60–70 Rc
Beverage processing kettles
Dairy heat exchanger plates
Juice fill-line fittings
OEM brewing components
MIL-A-8625 Type III
CUSTOM

Engineered Coating

Submit your engineering drawing and we'll spec the process. Custom bath chemistry, post-treatment seals, and non-standard alloy compatibility available.

Thickness
To spec
Hardness
To spec
PTFE-impregnated hardcoat
Colored anodize with dye seal
Chromic acid (Type I)
Per customer spec
Request Spec Review for TYPE IIIAll alloys from 1100 to 7075 series supported

Two Paths In.
One Standard Out.

Primary Path

Request a Spec Review

Submit your part details and we'll return a process recommendation, applicable MIL/ASTM callouts, and a firm quote within one business day.

Drop drawings here or click to upload

PDF, DWG, DXF, STEP, IGES accepted

Response within 1 business day. No commitment required.

Secondary Path

Download F&B Compliance Package

Still in the research phase? Get our full documentation package — FDA registration, ASTM test reports, SPC batch data, and our MIL-A-8625 Type III CoC template. No sales call required.

Package Contents
FDA 21 CFR 175.300 facility registration
ASTM B580 test report — sample lot
MIL-A-8625F Type III CoC template
Batch SPC control chart — 90-day sample
Alloy compatibility matrix (1xxx – 7xxx)
Hardness verification procedure (ASTM E18)

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Need it Thursday?

For rush orders on batches of 500+ units, call our line coordinator directly. Available Monday–Friday, 06:00–18:00 Central.

+1 (312) 555-0194