Anodize
Premier Supplier of Specialty Anodizing
for High Tech Applications

As the leading supplier of specialty anodizing and plating for high tech applications, Acteron can surpass your most exacting requirements. Of over 15 years, we have provided rigid quality control anodizing and plating exceeding military and commercial specifications. Our new 30,000 sq. ft.state-of-the-art facility located in Silicon Valley includes computer controlled anodized.

In addition to rigid quality control Hard Anodize per Mil-A-8625F, Type III, we have developed innovative proprietary anodize processes for critical applications. These processes enhance product value by improving life and performance while reducing costs.

Acteron's Total Quality Management approach incorporates Statistical Process Control throughout. Our expert staff is available to consult with you on your custom coating design and specification needs.

 

Computer Controlled Anodize Line
    Advanced Production
  • 100' long, fully automated anodize processing line
  • Automated solution controls
  • 6 Anodize tanks, 9' in length
  • Dedicated prototype process lines
 

    Proprietary Anodize Characteristics
    OptiAnodize(tm) is a breakthrough in anodize providing:
  • exceptional hardness and wear resistance
  • corrosion resistant in harsh process environments
  • elastic, free of crazing even at elevated temperatures
  • enhanced dielectric strength
  • customized reflectivity and emissivity
  • thickness of <50a to >.006"
  • high purity, low outgassing
  • OptiLube(tm) advanced teflon impregnation
  • Electropolish on aluminum - micro deburring, enhanced reflectivity, surface purification.


Taber Abrasion

Electric Tests

HCl Corrosion

 

Measurement

Conventional Type III

Acteron Type III-P

 

Electrical

 
 Breakdown Voltage  950 V  2700 V  
  Resistance  7 Giga-Ohms  210 Giga-Ohms  
 Admittance  500 µSiemens (sealed)  225 µSiemens (OptiSeal)  

Chemical

 
 HCl Corrosion  <75 Minutes  >240 Minutes  

Physical

 
 Taber Wear Index  1.5 mg  0.5 mg  
 Hardness  300 kp  340 kp  
 Coating Density  2.30 gr/cu cm  2.60 gr/cu cm  

 
Problem Acteron Solution
Wear/Lubricity OptiAnodize (tm), OptiNickel (tm),
OptiRhodium (tm), OptiLube (tm)
Corrosion OptiNickel (tm), OptiAnodize (tm),
OptiRhodium (tm), OptiLube (tm)
Particulate Contamination Clean Room Packaging and
Proprietary Coatings
Dielectrics OptiAnodize (tm), OptiLube (tm)
Reflectivity OptiGold (tm), OptiNickel (tm),
OptiRhodium (tm), OptiAnodize (tm)