Passivation · Process-engineered chemistry

UNIPASS-ALAluminum Passivation – Standard

Budget-Friendly Passivation for Volume Production

72–120 h Salt SprayClear FilmPaint CompatibleLow Cost

01 / Product brief

Budget-Friendly Passivation for Volume Production

Standard-duty aluminium passivation producing a clear, uniform conversion coating for general industrial applications. Provides moderate corrosion resistance of 72–120 hours salt spray at minimal operating cost. Compatible with downstream powder coat, liquid paint, and lacquer systems.

Cost-optimised formulation for volume aluminium treatment where compliance certification or extreme salt-spray performance is not a primary specification. Lowest operating cost per unit area in the aluminium passivation range.

02 / Performance

Key process advantages

Product-specific outcomes for production quality, operating control and line performance.

0172–120 h Salt Spray

Lowest operating cost

Most economical aluminium passivation option

02Clear Film

Clear, uniform film

Professional finish for architectural and hardware applications

03Paint Compatible

Universal paint compatibility

Works with powder coat, liquid paint, and lacquer

03 / Technical data

Recommended operating window

Final operating conditions should be validated against substrate condition, line configuration and the specified finishing system.

[PHOSPHATE BLEND · CLEAR FILM]

Aluminium · Hardware · Fasteners · Architectural Sections

ParameterRecommended value
Operating Temp25–35°C
pH Range3–4
Salt Spray Performance72–120 h
Coating ColorClear Film

Values are typical guidance. MacroCoats process engineers establish the final bath specification after line trials.

04 / Process position

Where it works in the line

Applied at Stage 6 (Passivate) — converts aluminium to clear protective film for general-purpose indoor applications.

  1. 01

    Degrease

    Process stage

  2. 02

    Rinse

    Process stage

  3. 03

    De-rust

    Process stage

  4. 04

    Rinse

    Process stage

  5. 05

    Condition

    Process stage

  6. 06

    Phosphate

    Process stage

  7. 07

    Passivate

    Applied at Stage 6 (Passivate) — converts aluminium to clear protective film for general-purpose indoor applications.

  8. 08

    Rinse

    Process stage

  9. 09

    Dry

    Process stage

05 / Applications

Specified for real production demands

Typical applications and substrate conditions for UNIPASS-AL.

Application 01

General-purpose aluminium hardware and fasteners

  • Aluminium
Application 02

Aluminium profiles before powder coat

  • Hardware
Application 03

Interior architectural aluminium sections

  • Fasteners
Application 04

Light-duty fabricated aluminium assemblies

  • Architectural Sections

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