MATERIALS, ADHESIVES AND COATINGS
Ardrox Surface Preparation of aluminum and titanium before conversion coating and anodizing
Country: Germany · Model: Ardrox Surface Preparation
A line of process chemistry for preparing the surface of parts made of aluminum alloys, titanium and other aviation materials before conversion coating and anodizing. It includes cleaners, degreasers, etchants, deoxidizers and conditioners that work in tanks in sequence.
- Purpose
- preparing aluminum, titanium and other alloys before conversion coating and anodizing
- Range
- cleaners, degreasers, etching solutions, deoxidizers, conditioners
- Substrates
- aluminum alloys, titanium, other aviation materials
- Application
- manufacture and repair of airframe and engine parts
Technical specifications
| Purpose | preparing aluminum, titanium and other alloys before conversion coating and anodizing |
|---|---|
| Range | cleaners, degreasers, etching solutions, deoxidizers, conditioners |
| Substrates | aluminum alloys, titanium, other aviation materials |
| Application | manufacture and repair of airframe and engine parts |
| Quality system | EN 9100:2018 (Surventis Surface Treatment GmbH, Aerospace segment), AS9100 (US) |
| Approvals | according to the manufacturer, approvals of major aircraft and engine OEMs (specific specifications not given) |
Specifications are taken from the manufacturer’s technical documentation. Updated .
Description
Surface preparation opens the whole protection chain. The adhesion of the conversion layer, anodic film, primer and bonded joints, and therefore the corrosion life of the structure, depends on the cleanliness and uniformity of the metal. Cleaners and degreasers remove cutting fluids, preservation oils and production contamination. Etching solutions remove the surface layer of metal and even out its structure, deoxidizers remove oxide films and smut, and conditioners prepare the surface for the next operation. Ardrox products have been developed since the 1950s; according to the manufacturer, they are approved by leading aircraft and aero engine makers. The quality system is certified to EN 9100:2018 (equivalent to AS9100D), and the American site in Jackson to AS9100.
How to choose
Products and modes are selected by the alloy, the type of subsequent coating and the customer specification requirements. For aluminum and titanium the tank sequence differs, so the list is drawn up for the specific part. For in-process cleaning without etching look at the General Purpose Cleaners line, and for removing paint layers Paint Strippers. Technical data sheets (TDS), laboratory control of tanks and personnel training are provided by the manufacturer on request.
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FAQ
Which materials does this line process?
Aluminum alloys, titanium and other aviation materials. The chemistry is used before conversion coating and anodizing.
Which product groups make up the line?
Cleaners, degreasers, etching solutions, deoxidizers and conditioners. They are used in tanks in sequence.
Why is a deoxidizer needed after etching?
It removes oxide films and smut left after etching and leaves an active surface for the next operation.
Why does surface preparation affect service life so much?
The adhesion of the conversion layer, anodic film, primer and bonded joints depends on it, and therefore the corrosion life of the structure.
Which quality systems does the production have?
The aerospace segment is certified to EN 9100:2018, the American site to AS9100. Specific OEM specifications are not given in the data.
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