{"id":3403,"date":"2021-11-22T23:41:59","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T23:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/?p=3403"},"modified":"2024-12-20T20:48:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T20:48:18","slug":"benefits-of-anodized-extrusions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.klusdesign.com\/blog\/benefits-of-anodized-extrusions\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Anodized Extrusions"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There are many benefits to anodizing LED extrusions<\/a>. It offers increased protection in different ways. Aluminum has many possible chemical reactions it can undergo in different environments, and the anodization gives it a layer of protection from many of these potential issues. Potential issues caused by these reactions can vary from surface-level corrosion that causes a color change, to an interaction that can ruin the IP rating of the fixture and allow water to permeate the interior.<\/p>\n

 The anodized finish also gives the extrusions better resistance to scratches and similar handling damage. The surface can be easily cleaned. Another advantage that is a little less obvious is that the anodized finish offers a better surface for adhesives to adhere to, such as mounting adhesives and also the silicone gel used to seal the extrusions to achieve IP67.<\/p>\n

There are also multiple aesthetic benefits to the anodization process. The anodized finish gives the extrusion a matte silver finish that is more uniform than the finish a raw extruded aluminum would have. It also provides the option for different finish colors like the anodized black finish options we offer. In addition, if there is a desire for a color we do not offer, the anodized finish can easily be field-painted.<\/p>\n

For these reasons, we recommend using an anodized extrusion for all applications where available! There are a few extrusion options we offer that have no anodized finish, but these are usually when the mounting design of the extrusion has it be fully recessed, like the TEKUS track<\/a> and the KOZUS LED lighting extrusion<\/a>. Our team here at Klus is always happy to answer any questions you may have about our products, and potentially make recommendations based on the details of your project.<\/p>\n

Feel free to contact us at 772-569-6655<\/a>, or through our technical email: engineering@Klusdesign.com.<\/p>\n

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