ANODIZING DISCLAIMER

Anodizing inherently results in color variations when there are any chemical or physical variations in the aluminum material. Extreme color variations always occur between tube (alloy 6063-T6), castings (Alloy 356), and welds (Alloy 4043). Minute differences in the surface properties of the tube caused by fabrication processes such as tapering will sometimes result in slight color variation of anodized finishes. Lesser color variations frequently occur from one tube to another of the same alloy. Occasionally, color variations occur within a single tube. These color variations are unavoidable.

All anodizing for American Flagpole is done by outside anodizers. Neither these anodizers nor our aluminum material suppliers will accept any responsibility for color variations of anodized products. The results have been that resolving customer complaints of color variations of anodized poles have costs us a lot of money. We can no longer accept responsibility for these problems.

As a result, the following notice will appear on every quotation, submittal and order acknowledgement involving anodized product:

American Flagpole will accept no responsibility for any color variations of anodized poles.

Please be certain your customers understand the difficulties related to anodizing. There are alternatives. Powder coating offers a durable surface with much greater uniformity of color on the tubing, welds, and castings. Acrylic and other painted finishes are also available. American Flagpole recommends thermo set powder coating for guaranteed uniformity of color.