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What is Hardcoat and what is Hardlube?

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What is Hardcoat and what is Hardlube?

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Hardcoat is an anodizing process that produces a very hard, abrasion and corrosion resistant coating on aluminum. The surface of the aluminum is transformed to aluminum oxide. This coating becomes part of the base metal so it will not flake off. Hardcoat has a surface hardness of 60-70 Rc. Hardlube is Hardcoat with Teflon introduced as a release agent. See others in coatings and platings.