Untreated aluminium builds an oxide compound film on its surface which serves to prevent any further corrosion. Through the process of anodization (also called "eloxal" in Germany meaning "electrolytic oxidation of aluminium"), the metal surface is transformed into a dense and very hard oxide layer which is firmly bonded to the base material and serves to make it resistant to many chemical substances. As with the "natural" oxidation, the protective layer is produced by a chemical reaction that takes place without the addition of any foreign material (as would be the case with painting or galvanizing). It has a thickness of about 20 µm (corresponds to 0.02 mm). Anodized aluminium has a uniformly matte surface that seems more refined than untreated aluminium; it is more weather resistant and less sensitive to scratching, two properities that make it great for use for electrical device housing, for high quality displays as well as for window frames, mounting supports and fittings.

Treatment: Either a saw or a power shears are the right tools for making clean cuts. The light alloy aluminium can be drilled relatively easily with an HSS twist drill bit. Gluing work can be done with, for example, two-component epoxy adhesive. If you want to deform an aluminium sheet (bevel the edges, bend it, etc.), raw aluminium should be used instead of these anodized sheets (these can then be anodized after your deforming work is finished because such mechanical actions can lead to fine cracks in an anodization layer which will appear at least as soon as a second glance).

One last tip for handicrafters: you can do the anodizing yourself at home in small amounts. You can find any number of internet webpages that will provide instructions.

Free standard delivery within Germany and free collection from Modulor in Berlin for orders over 79 €.

5,95 € shipping costs, if order value is less than 79 € (DE)

2,95 € for pick-up at the store in Berlin, if order value is less than 79 €

Express and forwarding shipping

From 19 € express surcharge you will receive your order particularly quickly with standard shipping within Germany.

From 69€ is the cost of shipping within Germany. You can recognize articles with forwarding shipping in the store by the truck symbol .

Especially for Berlin

From 34.90 € courier shipping for standard and forwarding goods.

• Free returns for standard shipping within Germany
• Extended, voluntary return policy of 30 days for complete, undamaged goods in their original packaging
• You are responsible for the cost of returns for forwarding goods and returns from a country outside Germany

Excluded from returns

Excluded from returns are sections of rolled goods, cut-to-size pieces and other goods made especially for you, as well as used goods, newspapers, magazines and periodicals, Modulor vouchers and items that we do not carry in our range but have ordered at your request.

Good to know: The furniture variants in our configurators that can be delivered quickly are not cut to size, but standard formats that can be returned.