Title: TriPlex™ - An Aluminum Oxide Thermal Variable Process
Author: Walt Ahland
Abstract:
MIL-A-8625: This specification is the model for much of the anodizing specified for military and aerospace products. It covers the requirements for six types and two classes of anodizing and forms the basis for many anodizing specifications that are proprietary to individual companies. MIL-A-8625 Type III, Class 1 - References (Sundstrand CPS1000, SAE AMS-A-8625, SAE AMS2471, Honeywell EMS52401)
Hard anodize is not:
- Impact resistant
- Corrosive resistant
- Wear resistant
- Malleable
- Acid resistant
The TriPlex process exceeds MIL-A-8625. This process works with your current certified anodizing line… your current setup just gets “fine-tuned”.
This process is:
- Impact resistant
- Corrosive resistant
- Wear resistant
- Malleable
- Acid resistant
This process enhances the eighty plus year old anodization process. This process meets and exceeds MIL-A-8625 specifications. The focus is durability in all aspects.
- Impact resistant – Parabolic Impact Test in excess of 150 PSI without fracture
- Corrosion resistant – 16,000 hours in Salt Spray Chamber
- Abrasion resistant – 94,000 cycles Taber Abrasion Test
- Malleable – bend 180 degrees without fracturing
- Acid resistant – 48 hours without failure in Hydrochloric Acid Test
All tests have been performed by independent laboratories.
This process is being used commercially in the LED industry and in aerospace.