Linetec’s Anodize process offers a superior aesthetic finish and a more environmentally-friendly product with this acid etch technology.

The eco-friendly etch process creates an aesthetically appealing “frostier” appearance that helps hide small defects, such as die lines, flow lines, minor corrosion and scratches, that may occur on the aluminum surface of architectural products. Although neither conventional caustic nor acid etch removes all irregularities in the aluminum, acid etch does a better job of concealing them. This gives the material a better aesthetic finish on both primary and secondary (recycled) billet.

Linetec’s eco-friendly anodize process meets or exceeds all AAMA 611 specifications. Standard warranty of 5 years with optional extended 10 year warranty available.

SUPERIOR AESTHETIC FINISH

Superior aesthetic finish – produces a frostier matte (most evident in clear anodize).

HIDES DEFECTS

Hides small defects on the aluminum surface such as die lines, flow lines, minor corrosion and scratches.

REDUCED GLARE

Low gloss level reduces glare in bright sunlight. Gloss level reading is reduced from 16 to 24 with conventional anodize, down to a gloss level of four.

CONSISTENT TOLORANCE

Aluminum removed during the etching process is reduced by 80%, down to 0.5 mils, allowing for a more consistent extrusion tolerance between paint and anodize.

Enhance durability/lifecycles

The etch process has the viscosity of water and will not collect in the small recesses of aluminum extrusions or narrow aluminum tubes, enhancing the durability and lifecycles of the finished product.

eco-friendly anodize

Conventional anodized material can be converted to eco-friendly anodize and vise versa.