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Performance for the Real World.

AST specializes in standard and enhanced Hardcoat Anodizing, and now offers multiple enhancement options for a variety of applications and metal types other than aluminum.

PREMIUM METAL FINISHES

LAMBDA ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS

LAMBDA ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS

Applied under license, GENERAL MAGNAPLATE™ finishes push part performance to the limits of wear, corrosion & mold release performance 

LAMBDA ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS

LAMBDA ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS

LAMBDA ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS

AST's LAMBDA line of custom processes are research & development driven solutions tailored to resolve customer specific problems

STANDARD ALUMINUM FINISHES

LAMBDA ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS

STANDARD ALUMINUM FINISHES

Industry standard Aluminum finishes performed with 3rd party and in-house verification for customers who require proven compliance

TUFRAM®

LECTRO- FLUOR®

TUFRAM®

Outperforms conventional hard anodizing in corrosion, friction, non-stick and wear properties.

NEDOX®

LECTRO- FLUOR®

TUFRAM®

Superior protection against wear, friction, sticking & corrosion; helps aluminum parts achieve the longevity and performance of chrome and stainless steel.

LECTRO- FLUOR®

LECTRO- FLUOR®

LECTRO- FLUOR®

Polymer-Based coatings providing high non-stick & mold release performance

Beyond Hard Anodizing

Highest Performance for Aluminum & Steel

Highest Performance for Aluminum & Steel

Tufram® finishes enhance aluminum parts to performance levels not otherwise possible with standard aluminum treatments

Highest Performance for Aluminum & Steel

Highest Performance for Aluminum & Steel

Highest Performance for Aluminum & Steel

Nedox® exceeds the Mold Release & Wear protection performance of common coatings such as, electroless nickel, nickel Teflon and EN+Teflon/PTFE.

FDA Compliant Polymer Coatings

Highest Performance for Aluminum & Steel

FDA Compliant Polymer Coatings

Lectrofluor® advanced polymer topcoats can be applied to common metals and outperform most Teflon® coatings in non-stick applications for the Food Industry 

Tufram® Versions:

Lectrofluor® Versions:

FDA Compliant Polymer Coatings

  • H-O overall improvement to wear, corrosion, mold release & friction


  • L4 / H+ / H2 maximum wear protection & very low friction


  • 10k3 corrosion protection & high temp mold release / non-stick up to 850 degF


  • R-66F mold release for epoxy, urethane & rubber molds plus corrosion protection


  • 605 / 609 / 615 maximum non-stick for food equipment & plastic molds

Nedox® Versions:

Lectrofluor® Versions:

Lectrofluor® Versions:

  • SF-2  / SF-2R overall improvement to wear, corrosion, mold release & friction


  • NH-1 corrosion protection & very low friction


  • 10k3 corrosion protection & high temp mold release / non-stick up to 850 degF


  • MR-3 mold release for epoxy, urethane & rubber molds plus corrosion protection


  • 605 / 609 / 615  maximum non-stick for food equipment & plastic molds

Lectrofluor® Versions:

Lectrofluor® Versions:

Lectrofluor® Versions:

  • 605 BLUE / 609 GREY / 615 BLACK  maximum non-stick for food equipment & plastic molds


  • MR-3 mold release for epoxy, urethane & rubber molds plus corrosion protection

Lambda A-100/T-100

Lambda A-100/T-100

Lambda A-100/T-100

Enhanced Hard Anodizing with a reduced friction military type topcoat (T-100 is the topcoat only version)

Lambda A-210

Lambda A-100/T-100

Lambda A-100/T-100

Enhanced Hard Anodizing with a reduced friction clear PTFE coating (aka "Teflon Hardcoat")

Lambda A-500/T-500

Lambda A-100/T-100

Lambda A-500/T-500

Enhanced Hard Anodizing with a long lasting Mold Release topcoat (T-500 is the topcoat only version)

Lambda A-1000 Enhanced Hardcoat

Lambda A-1200RC Mold Enhancement

Lambda A-1200RC Mold Enhancement

AST's premium Enhanced Hard Anodize process; exceeds MIL-8625 Type III & AMS2469 spec for taber abrasion resistance

Lambda A-1200RC Mold Enhancement

Lambda A-1200RC Mold Enhancement

Lambda A-1200RC Mold Enhancement

Enhanced Hard Anodizing with infused mold release properties superior to commercial hardcoat anodizing

Standard Hardcoat "Type III" Anodizing

Conventional "Type II" Anodizing Process

Standard Hardcoat "Type III" Anodizing

Wear protection for aluminum processed per MIL-8625 Type III & AMS2469

Hardcoat + PTFE / LAMBDA A-200

Conventional "Type II" Anodizing Process

Standard Hardcoat "Type III" Anodizing

Standard Hard Anodizing with reduced friction (aka "Teflon Hardcoat")

Conventional "Type II" Anodizing Process

Conventional "Type II" Anodizing Process

Conventional "Type II" Anodizing Process

Processed per MIL-8625 Type II & IIb

Alodine® / Bonderite® conversion coating

Alodine® / Bonderite® conversion coating

Alodine® / Bonderite® conversion coating

Conductive corrosion protection & paint primer processed per MIL-DTL-5541 Type II Class 1A & 3.  Alodine® 5200 & 5900 available

Aluminum Wash & Etch / Part Cleaning

Alodine® / Bonderite® conversion coating

Alodine® / Bonderite® conversion coating

Chemical processing to improve aluminum weldability & cleanliness

Why choose Aluminum surface technologies?

Large & Small Orders

Large & Small Orders

Large & Small Orders

We service Tier 1 Automotive manufacturers, small local machine shops and everyone in between

Large & Small Parts

Large & Small Orders

Large & Small Orders

Most of our Aluminum Finishing options can be performed on parts up to 144" x 65" and 1200lbs

Quality Verification

Large & Small Orders

Quality Verification

We perform a variety of 3rd party & in-house quality control verifications to ensure finishes perform well

Some of our Industry Leading Suppliers

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ALUMINUM SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES / AST INC (previously Quality Anodizing Inc.)

1055 Pachino Court Burlington, ON L7L 6B9 CA

(905) 332-6688

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