OX-A
Clear anodizing

OX-A is a clear aluminium anodizing treatment in compliance with MIL-A-8625 Type II, and ISO 7599.

OX-A anodizing treatment is composed of an electrolytic aluminium oxidation process. It is performed by dipping the substrate in a sulphuric acid solution at 20°C and by applying direct electric current.

During the process, the surface of the aluminium part is transformed, creating a protective film of aluminium oxide with a typical thickness of 10-20µm.

The OX-A treatment protects treated parts against corrosion and wear. The corrosion resistance of parts anodized with OX-A passes 336 hours in salt spray in compliance with MIL-A-8625.

The treatment is used to protect automatic machinery components, in the medical field, home appliances, and industrial components.

Aluminium die cast valve bodies anodized with OX-A

FEATURES

CORROSION RESISTANCE

The OX-A film protects the base material from corrosion, exceeding 336 hours of salt spray exposure in compliance with the requirements of MIL-A-8625.

RESISTANCE TO LIGHT WEAR AND SCRATCHES

The layer of aluminium oxide formed by the OX-A treatment makes it possible to achieve high scratch resistance and resistance to minor wear phenomena.

ECONOMICAL

Compared to other aluminium anodizing treatments, OX-A is more economical thanks to the high efficiency process.

LOW-FRICTION VARIANT OX-A-PTFE

To lower the coefficient of friction and provide anti-adhesion, the OX-A treatment can be impregnated with PTFE nanoparticles.

AVAILABLE COLORS

OX-AN - Black Color

OX-A treatment can be colored in deep black. The deep black allows the color to be equalised on different aluminium alloys.

Black sample OX-AN

OX-AB - Blue Color

OX-A treatment can be colored blue. The color shade depends on the treated aluminium alloy. The picture is an indicative representation of the color obtainable on alloy 7075 and alloy 6061.

Blue sample OX-AB

OX-AR - Red Color

The OX-A treatment can be colored red. The color shade depends on the treated aluminium alloy. The picture is an indicative representation of the color obtainable on alloy 7075 and alloy 6061.

Red sample OX-AR

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Composition and applicable standards

Composition
The OX-A treatment transforms the aluminium substrate into a compact layer of aluminium oxide. The coating composition is thus strongly dependent on the starting alloy.
AlOSImpurities
20÷40%50÷70%3÷5%Depending on the alloy
Technical standards
ISO 7599
MIL-A-8625 | Type II
RoHS compliance
RoHS compliant. No restricted substances present in amounts greater than the maximum tolerated concentrations.
REACH compliance
REACH compliant. No SVHCs present in amounts higher than 0.1% by weight.

Anodizable alloys

Wrought alloysCharacteristics
Containing high percentages of copper or zincCorrosion resistance★★★☆☆
Maximum thickness★★★★☆
Other alloysCorrosion resistance★★★★★
Maximum thickness★★★★★
Casting alloysCharacteristics
Alloys with Si>8% or Cu>2%Corrosion resistance★☆☆☆☆
Maximum thickness★☆☆☆☆
Die castings with Si<8% or Cu< 2%Corrosion resistance★★☆☆☆
Maximum thickness★☆☆☆☆
Other alloysCorrosion resistance★★★☆☆
Maximum thickness★★★☆☆

Treatment thickness and aesthetic appearance

Coating thickness
Standard thicknessTolerance
15µm±5µm
30% of the treatment thickness is due to external film growth and 70% is due to film growth in the surface of the aluminium part. The radial dimensional increase can thus be calculated as 30% of the treatment thickness.
Adjustment of dimensional values following clear anodizing
Uniform thickness over the entire external surface. Reduced thickness in holes.
Aesthetic appearance
Semi-polished appearance with light grey colour. The colour depends on the base alloy. Reproduces the morphology of the machined part.
Option of black colouration in the OX-AN version
Possibility of blue colouring in the version OX-AB
Possibility of red colouring in version OX-AR

Tribological properties

Wear resistance
Resistance to moderate wear and scratches.
To meet higher demands, OX-HS and OX-W treatments can deliver very high wear resistance.
Coefficient of friction
The OX-A-PTFE variant consists of an impregnation treatment of the anodising layer with nanometric PTFE particles.
This impregnation provides a non-stick, self-lubricating surface with a low coefficient of friction..

Chemical properties

Corrosion resistance
The OX-A treatment makes it possible to achieve high corrosion and oxidation resistance. Exceeds requirements for resistance to the accelerated salt spray corrosion test in compliance with MIL-A-8625F Type II.
Corrosion resistance valueSubstrate material
NSS to MIL-A-8625F 3.7.1.2
≥336 hours6000 alloy
Chemical resistance
Chemical compatibility values. The actual environmental resistance must anyway be tested in the field.
Hydrocarbons (e.g. petrol, diesel, mineral oil, toluene)
Alcohol, ketones (e.g. ethanol, methanol, acetone)
Neutral saline solutions (e.g. sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, seawater)
Dilute reducing acids (e.g. citric acid, oxalic acid)
Acid oxidizing agents (e.g. nitric acid)
Concentrated acids (e.g. sulphuric acid, hydrochloric acid)
Dilute bases (e.g. dilute sodium hydroxide)
Base oxidizing agents (e.g. sodium hypochlorite)
Concentrated bases (e.g. concentrated sodium hydroxide)

DOWNLOADS

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