What are the advantages of Black Oxide and Metal Blackening?
Ultra-Blak • Produces true black oxide finish Fe3O4 magnetite finish • Abrasion resistance • Corrosion protection • Meets military spec MIL-DTL-13924D and AMS 2485H • Blackens faster than other hot black oxides • Less sludge generation than other hot black oxides, which means lower gas bills Insta-Blak • Capital costs less $7,000- $15,000 for turnkey operations • Energy savings • No CO2 emissions or green house gases • Process time for blackening 1-5 minutes • Powder metal does not bleed out white salts like hot black oxide • Cast Iron and Steel Castings do not turn red • No ventilation costs • Provides Corrosion resistance • Dimensional stability thickness 5-10 millionths of an inch • Can be painted over • Anti-galling properties • Esthetic appeal