MIL-A-8625 Anodic Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

MIL-A-8625 Anodic Coatings is the military specification titled Anodic Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys. This specification covers the requirements for electrolytically formed anodic coatings on aluminum and aluminum alloys for non-architectural applications*. It gives the details, methods, and procedures for these various coatings.

Whereas MIL-STD-171 only gives the general description of available finishes and is a guide to the selection of the correct type of finish.

MIL-A-8625 Anodic Coatings are approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.

The anodic coating types and classes that DURALECTRA offers are as follows:

• MIL-A-8625, Type II, Class 1 – Sulfuric acid anodizing, conventional coatings produced from a sulfuric acid bath, Non-dyed

Sanford Hardcoat™ (Hard Anodize – Natural and Colors)
MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class1 AMS 2468
MIL-A-8625, Type III, Class2 AMS 2469
AMS-A-8625, Type III, Class1 BAC 5821
AMS-A-8625, Type III, Class2 PS 13208
MIL-STD 171, 7.5.1 PS 13201
MIL-STD 171, 7.5.2 PS 13201.1
HP 4-79
Sanford Hardlube™ (Hardcoat w/Teflon)
MIL-A-63576, Type I
AMS 2482
Sulfuric Anodize (Clear and Colors)
MIL-A-8625 Type II, Class 1 AMS 2471
MIL-A-8625 Type II, Class 2 AMS 2472
AMS-A-8625, Type III, Class1 DPS-11.05
AMS-A-8625, Type III, Class2 DPS-11.06
MIL-STD-171, 7.2.1
MIL-STD-171, 7.2.2
Clear and Color Anodizing to Aluminum Association (AA) & American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) finish designations
Chemical Conversion Coating (Alodine, Iridite, Chem Film)
MIL-C-5541E, Class 1A, Class 3
MIL-STD-171
AMS 2473
AMS 2474
MIL-A-8625 Anodic Coatings from Sanford Processing Corporation

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