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Which materials are available for anodizing?

Many non-ferrous metal materials can be anodized, but aluminum is the best candidate and creates the most successful finish. At this time, we offer three different aluminum alloys for Type II and Type III sulfuric anodizing:

  • 5052 Aluminum: .063-.500″ (1.6 – 12.7mm)
  • 6061 Aluminum: .063-.500″ (1.6 – 12.7mm)
  • 7075 Aluminum: .125-.250″ (3.18 – 6.35mm)

We do not offer anodizing for 0.040″ aluminum since the material is too fragile for processing and cannot withstand the deburring required to smooth parts prior to finishing.

Check out design guidelines and what to expect from our anodizing service here!

Color options for anodized aluminum material

In Summary

Which materials are available for anodizing?

At this time, we offer three different aluminum alloys for Type II and Type III sulfuric anodizing:
5052 Aluminum: .063-.500″ (1.6 – 12.7mm)
6061 Aluminum: .063-.500″ (1.6 – 12.7mm)
7075 Aluminum: .125-.250″ (3.18 – 6.35mm)

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Flush Standoff, 4-40, .250" Zinc plus Clear Chromate

SKUSO-440-8
Thread Size4-40 x .250″
Hole size in sheet (+0.003/-.0.000).168″
Minimum sheet thickness0.040″
Maximum sheet thickness.125″
Fastener materialSteel
Minimum distance hole C/L to edge0.230″
When determining the distance between two or more fasteners, you can calculate the distance by the formula, C/L to edge + 1/2 the diameter of the second mounting hole..314″
Recommended panel materialSteel/Aluminum
Coating typeZinc
Length.250″
Aluminum material ranges (5052, 6061, 7075)0.040″-0.125″
Steel material ranges (CRS, HRPO, HR)0.048″-0.119″