anodize lock nuts? - Plating Powder Coating Buffing Anodizing

kco1196 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-09-2007, 04:33 PM

Is it possible to anodize small locknuts? Will the nylon contaminate my ano bath? I tried searching this forum but couldn't find anything.

Thanks,
Gary

acidrain · #2 (**permalink**) 04-09-2007, 05:21 PM

The nylon may become brittle from the acid. You're anodizing aluminum lock nuts? I didn't know there was such a thing.

kco1196 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-09-2007, 06:17 PM

I'm not sure they are aluminum just going by what I was told. My main concern was contaminating the bath. I don't think I'm going to mess with them. Thanks Acid

destroyer125 · #4 (**permalink**) 04-09-2007, 08:55 PM

There are such things as aluminum lock nuts with a nylon insert. I know where to got them too

kco1196 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-09-2007, 11:56 PM

anodized orange? 4-40 & 6-32 size?

hurricaneracing · #6 (**permalink**) 04-10-2007, 12:15 PM

I anodize these nuts on a regular basis. Just wire them up and letem go. Have not had any get brittle or come apart at all.

hurricaneracing · #7 (**permalink**) 04-10-2007, 12:18 PM

you can find them here. No orange but you can get plain. I use a vibratory tumbler to polish them. https://www.fastener-express.com/ind...S&Category=218

kco1196 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-11-2007, 08:58 AM

Hurricaneracing,

So your ano bath isn't contaminated by the nylon? Thanks for the info!

hurricaneracing · #9 (**permalink**) 04-12-2007, 10:11 AM

Nope no contamination at all. Its no worse than PVC...

destroyer125 · #10 (**permalink**) 04-12-2007, 04:08 PM

You have to be careful I believe, their 7075. I anodize them for 1/2 time.

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