BOKOD ANODIZING

Our aluminum surface treatment services

We undertake natural, hard, and colored anodizing of aluminum parts, as well as SurTec 650 passivation, as industrial contract work, from small to large series. Our plant operates on the outskirts of Bokod, next to the Oroszlány Power Plant.

Aluminum anodizing


What is anodizing?

Anodizing – also known as anodic oxidation – is an electrochemical surface treatment process that creates an aluminum oxide layer of controlled thickness on the surface of the aluminum. It is not a subsequently applied coating, but rather the transformation of the base material's own surface, which is extremely durable and forms an organic part of the component.

Steps of the process

Degreasing, etching or satin finishing if necessary; followed by an electrolytic bath where the aluminum is connected as the anode in the circuit, forming an oxide layer of controlled thickness. Depending on requirements, black or color dyeing follows, and finally pore sealing, which closes the pores of the oxide layer.

The advantages of anodizing

Excellent corrosion resistance, higher surface hardness and wear resistance, decorative, uniform surface, UV-resistant, durable colors. The oxide layer is electrically insulating, the technology is environmentally friendly—no peeling coating is formed—the component has a long lifespan and minimal maintenance requirements.

Who do we work for?

We accept orders from small and medium-sized enterprises to multinational industrial corporations. Our partners typically come from the fields of healthcare and medical technology, high-tech, the space industry, the automotive industry, industrial automation, the packaging industry, industrial water treatment, as well as the defense and aerospace industries.

Natural anodizing

It primarily serves anti-corrosion purposes and preserves the natural, metallic appearance of aluminum. We recommend it for mechanical engineering, electronics, medical technology, and construction components. Typical layer thickness: 8–20 μm.

Color Anodizing

The porous oxide layer allows for the creation of colors. In our plant, we primarily produce black, red, orange, and lemon-yellow anodizing, featuring excellent UV and corrosion resistance thanks to careful pore sealing.

Hard anodizing

Special low-temperature technology that creates an extremely dense and hard oxide layer. Exceptionally wear-resistant, with high surface hardness and excellent frictional properties – recommended for automotive, mechanical engineering, automation, and special industrial applications.

Aluminum passivation SurTec 650

A chemical conversion surface treatment process in which a thin, continuous, chromium(III)-containing protective layer is formed on the aluminum surface. It improves corrosion resistance, stabilizes the electrical properties of the surface, and provides an excellent base for further surface treatments such as painting, powder coating, and bonding.

SurTec 650 is based on TCP (Trivalent Chromium Process) technology and is chromium(VI)-free. No thick coating is formed, only a layer of a few microns, so the dimensions of the part remain practically unchanged – making it particularly suitable for high-precision, tight-tolerance parts. The conversion layers preserve the electrical conductivity and surface properties of the aluminum. We also provide professional advice to help you choose the appropriate surface treatment technology.

Corrosion protection

Passivation improves the corrosion resistance of aluminum and is also recommended for industrial applications requiring enhanced corrosion resistance.

Stable electrical properties

It stabilizes surface electrical resistance and preserves the electrical conductivity of aluminum—recommended for electrically conductive components.

Before gluing and painting

It provides excellent adhesion for bonded joints and forms a suitable base surface for powder coating and wet painting.

Spot welding

It promotes the application of spot welding technologies and is suitable for surface preparation prior to spot welding.

Applications

Electronic and electrotechnical components, automotive components, mechanical engineering structural elements, medical devices, industrial automation systems, aerospace and other high-reliability applications.

Standards

The technology meets the requirements of MIL-DTL-5541, MIL-DTL-81706, and EN 12487 standards, among others. It is chromium(VI)-free, thus complying with modern environmental regulations.

From our work

The following photos were taken of real aluminum parts surface-treated in our plant. The images show the appearance of natural, colored, black, and hard-anodized surfaces.

Color anodized parts

Colored anodizing with pore sealing

Red anodized surface

Colored anodizing, UV-resistant, durable color

Yellow anodized parts

Color anodizing, uniform surface appearance

Black anodizing

Black anodized finish with careful pore sealing

Black anodized parts

Black coloring, then pore sealing

matte black surface

Black anodizing, decorative, uniform surface

Naturally anodized parts

Natural anodizing with a natural metallic appearance

Natural anodized finish

Natural anodizing for corrosion protection

Do you have any questions about surface treatment?

Send the details of your parts, and our colleague will consult with you regarding the appropriate anodizing or passivation technology. We undertake contract work from small to large series.