Aluminum Oxide is an engineered ceramic material that is widely used across many applications. It is hard, doesn't react with chemicals and can be used in high temperature operating conditions. It has excellent resistance to abrasive wear, cavitation, particle erosion, friction, heat, and oxidation. High purity materials have excellent dielectric properties and thermal conductivity making it an excellent electrical insulator. Aluminum oxide uses are varied and its availability at low cost makes it viable for many applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How thick can an aluminum oxide coating be applied?
A: Coating thickness varies by application, but typical deposits rangefrom a few thousandths of an inch up to 0.020" or more. Our engineers will recommend the right build based on your wear environment and dimensional requirements.
Q: Can aluminum oxide-coated parts be ground to tight tolerances?
A: Yes. Industrial Plating Company offers in-house cylindrical grinding and surface finishing to bring coated components back to OEM specifications after thermal spray application.
Q: How does oxide coating on aluminum compare to other ceramiccoatings?
A: Aluminum oxide coatings excel in abrasive wear and electricalinsulation applications. For components that also require higher corrosion resistance, chrome oxide may be a better fit. Our team can help you evaluate which material is right for your operating conditions.