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Anodizing for Aluminum Protection and Finishing 

Improving Performance, Ensuring Durability, and Enhancing Surface Quality 

Anodizing

Anodizing

Anodizing (anodic oxidation) enhances aluminum surfaces with both aesthetic appeal and durable corrosion protection. Chemetall provides tailored technologies to optimize your anodizing applications. With our expertise, we help streamline your operations while ensuring aluminum surfaces remain bright, functional, and visually striking. 

As a pioneer in surface treatment, Chemetall has been delivering aluminum surface finishing solutions for over 25 years – underscoring our commitment to more sustainability. Our diverse portfolio allows customers to select the best solutions for their needs while ensuring high-performance, safe, and eco-friendly processes. 

With a worldwide network of experts, laboratories, and production facilities, Chemetall empowers industries to tackle complex challenges. Our globally aligned yet locally delivered solutions drive long-term customer success in an environmentally conscious world. Backed by decades of experience in metal pretreatment, we are a trusted leader in sustainable, innovative technologies for the aluminum finishing industry. 

Our Technologies for Anodizing

Gardoclean®
A selection of highly efficient alkaline, acid and neutral cleaner technologies that provide a residue-free, wettable surface and eco-friendly options
Gardo® Etch
State-of-the-art additives used to eliminate optical interferences and achieve a matte finish, fine-grained and homogeneous surface for aluminum profiles and sheets

Our Industries for Anodizing

ACE & Heavy Equipment
Advanced metal pretreatment technologies that ensure long-term corrosion protection and optimal paint adhesion for agriculture, construction, earthmoving and heavy equipment manufacturers
Appliances & HVAC
Specialty technologies and technical support that meet the diverse requirements, environmental standards and functional excellence of appliance and HVAC system manufacturers
Automotive
Advanced and eco-friendly metal pretreatment technologies that provide a perfect surface for lasting corrosion protection and superior paint adhesion
Automotive Components
High-performance and eco-friendly pretreatment technologies for components manufactured from steel, aluminum or plastic
Building & Architecture
A complete portfolio of aluminum finishing technologies and pretreatments providing adhesion and corrosion protection 
Coil
Specialty coil pretreatment technologies for excellent corrosion protection, metal forming and paint adhesion on aluminum and steel surfaces
Defense
A broad array of cleaning, protection and finishing technologies that meet military, federal and defense contractors’ specifications 
Energy Generation & Storage
Innovative surface technologies for long lasting and sustainable electrification market applications 
Industry
A portfolio of technologies for industrial applications that ensure superior cleaning, corrosion protection, paint adhesion and metal forming and processing
Plastics Recycling 
Innovative cleaning technologies and defoamers to reduce costs and increase productivity and safety of plastics recycling processes 
Tube, Wire & Cold Extrusion
Specialized technologies that ensure exceptional cleaning, lubrication, forming and corrosion protection for metal forming, cold extrusion and tube and wire manufacture

We’re More Than Just Surface Treatment Experts

We’re your surface treatment partner, integrating end-to-end solutions that embody dedication, inspiration and impeccable science throughout your whole process.

Advanced Applications
Boost operational efficiency with our best-in-class solutions designed for top performance from start to finish.
Lab Services
Enhance processes and operational efficiency and minimize costs with state-of-the-art analysis and technical support.
Innovative Technologies
Get superior results with our advanced technologies and solutions for surface treatment.