Subject: WTD: Anodizing Dyes

From: [email-masked] (AM 3780)
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 1996 17:06:16 -0800

I am looking for Black (MLW), or other colors anodizing dyes. Clarion
(Sandoz) sells them only in minimum quantities of 5 kg, while I need less
than a kilo. Would anyone have an idea where I could buy lesser
quantities.

Thanks

Art

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From: [email-masked] (James Kirkpatrick)
Date: 14 Jun 96 08:52:43 MDT

In article <[email-masked]>, [email-masked] (AM 3780) writes:
|>I am looking for Black (MLW), or other colors anodizing dyes. Clarion
|>(Sandoz) sells them only in minimum quantities of 5 kg, while I need less
|>than a kilo. Would anyone have an idea where I could buy lesser

Just a quick check:  did you check the FAQ? --

      (Steve Rayner reports that telescope builders like a black
      anodizing dye called Nigrosin Biological Stain, which is water
      soluble and mixed 1 teaspoon full to a quart of water;  his
      bottle is labeled Aldrich 19,828-5 and cost around $35.00 Canadian,
      for 25 grams).

   -  Caswell Electroplating in Miniature
      (315) 597-5140

      Reportedly has all kinds of small to medium plating supplies and is
      very helpful.

   -  Dalmar
      (941) 275-6540, (941) 275-1731 (FAX)
      http://www.peganet.com/dalmar/dalmarhm.html
      [email-masked]

      Manufacturer of electroplating equipment.

I've included Caswell and Dalmar on the assumption that an electroplating
firm might have some anodizing supplies (let me know, if you find out).

Maybe you could get 5kg minimum and split it with others?  :-)

Jim

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From: [email-masked] (Mike Fallopian)
Date: 15 Jun 1996 03:31:12 GMT

In article <[email-masked]>, [email-masked] says...
>      anodizing dye called Nigrosin Biological Stain, which is water
[snip]
>Maybe you could get 5kg minimum and split it with others?  :-)

Small Parts also carries a few type of metal coloring liquids (by Birchwood 
Casey) as of the fall '93 catalog: blue/black ferrous metals, black for Al & 
brass, plum brown for iron & steel.  3 fl oz for under $10.00 ea (1993).

>From  the FAQ:

 Small Parts, Inc.
     13980 N.W. 58th Court
     P.O. Box 4650
     Miami Lakes, FL. 33014
     (800) 220-4242, (305) 557-8222; (800) 423-9009 (FAX), (305) 558-0509 
(international FAX) 

     Nicest line of supplies and hardware for prototype builders. Specifically 
targeted for small quantities. Catalog includes
     prices. More fun than the Sears catalog used to be.

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From: [email-masked] (Jonathan M. Elson)
Date: 18 Jun 1996 04:37:48 GMT

AM 3780 ([email-masked]) wrote:
: I am looking for Black (MLW), or other colors anodizing dyes. Clarion
: (Sandoz) sells them only in minimum quantities of 5 kg, while I need less
: than a kilo. Would anyone have an idea where I could buy lesser
: quantities.

Kepro in Fenton, MO sells black aluminum anodizing dye for their aluminum
anodized nameplate kit.  They sell it in small quantities.  The phone # is
800-325-3878 or 314-343-1630.