ALUMINIUM FINISH COMPARISON
Choosing between an AAF Anodising or Powder Coating Finish
Anodising or Powder Coating?
There are many things to consider when you’re choosing between anodising and powder coating for your aluminium or steel finish. Is your project located in a coastal location? Do you need a wide range of colour choices? Whatever your determining factors are, AAF can help you find the one that’s right for you. To help you decide, we’ve included a handy table below comparing both processes side by side.
As a leader in both anodising and powder coating aluminium, AAF will ensure a high-quality finish for your project, whichever option you choose. You’ll also benefit from industry-leading service, shorter lead times and greater cost savings.
| FEATURE | ANODISING | POWDER COATING |
|---|---|---|
|
What is it? |
Conversion of outer layer of aluminium substrate by electrochemical process |
Application of coloured polymer particles atop aluminium substrate, which is heat cured |
|
No. of Available Colours |
Up to 30 combinations |
100’s of options available |
|
Abrasive Hardness / Traffic Resistance |
Excellent – Extreme |
Good – High |
| FEATURE | What is it? |
|---|---|
|
ANODISING |
Conversion of outer layer of aluminium substrate by electrochemical process |
|
POWDER COATING |
Application of coloured polymer particles atop aluminium substrate, which is heat cured |
|
FEATURE |
No. of Available Colours |
|
ANODISING |
Up to 30 combinations |
|
POWDER COATING |
100’s of options available |
|
FEATURE |
Abrasive Hardness / Traffic Resistance |
|
ANODISING |
Excellent – Extreme |
|
POWDER COATING |
Good – High |
