Capabilities

Anodizing Surface Finishes

Q: What film thickness do you anodize aluminum pool poles to?

Standard is 12–15 μm for pool extension poles . Heavier-duty applications ( cover-reel tubes exposed to constant pool-side use) can be specified up to 20–25 μm. Film thickness is gauged on every batch before parts leave the line.

Xingyong runs 12 anodizing lines in our Jiangsu factory — black, matte, satin, blue, gold, champagne, silver, and bronze finishes with controlled film thickness for chlorine, salt-water, and UV resistance at the pool deck. Color-matched across batches, sandblast-prepped for consistent friction between telescopic sections.

Production Capacity

Poolpole automatic anodizing production line processing aluminum telescopic pole tubes at Jiangsu factory

12Anodizing Lines

8Standard Finish Colors

10–15μm Film Thickness Range

5Sandblast Stations Feeding the Lines

Product Overview

Specify the Finish Around Appearance, Performance and Pole Operation

Aluminum surface finish affects more than color. Film thickness, sealing, texture and batch consistency influence corrosion resistance, visual appearance and the operating feel between telescopic pole sections.

Xingyong reviews the target finish alongside the alloy, pole structure, lock system and application so the approved surface supports both the required appearance and functional performance.

Process

Anodizing on 12 Production Lines

Anodizing quality comparison between Poolpole and competitor aluminum telescopic poles

Extruded aluminum tubes move from extrusion to the in-house anodizing lines without leaving the building. Three long-bar sandblasters and two short-bar units feed the lines for surface prep — controlling the micro-roughness that the locks need to bite properly between telescopic sections. Standard film thickness is 12–15 μm, tunable to spec. Color is verified under a calibrated light box on every batch; film thickness is gauged before parts leave the line. An on-site wastewater treatment station handles all anodizing effluent — see ISO 14001 certification for environmental management scope.

Finishes

8 Standard Anodized Colors for Pool Pole Brands

Xingyong holds eight stock-ready anodized finishes — the colors pool brands order most often. Custom colors are available on request with a small color-match setup fee.

Black — premium pool-cleaning pole standard, hides handling marks
Matte silver — neutral, photographs well in retail packaging
Satin — softer than matte, brushed-metal aesthetic
Blue — classic pool-product color, multiple shades stocked
Gold — premium-tier brands, warm accent
Champagne — neutral warm, popular for cover-reel tubes
Silver — natural anodize finish, lowest cost
Bronze — outdoor furniture and reel-tube applications

Sample swatches available — contact sales with your target Pantone or RAL.

Anodized aluminum pool vacuum pole finish options in silver black blue and champagne

Why Us

Anodizing for Pool-Side Chlorine, Salt & UV

Aluminum anodizing layer structure diagram showing oxide layer thickness and sealing on pool telescopic pole

Anodizing on a pool pole is more than color. The oxide layer is integral to the aluminum — not a coating that can chip. Film thickness controls long-term resistance to chlorine, salt-water, and UV; sealing closes the pores so pool chemicals don't penetrate. Pre-anodizing sandblast tunes the friction coefficient between telescopic sections. Too smooth and the locks slip; too rough and the slide binds. We hold this in a tested band so every pool pole extends and locks with the same feel — the detail that pool retailers' QA teams pick up on the first incoming-container inspection. Full chemical-resistance data and salt-spray test results live on the quality assurance page.

Film Thickness, Color Match & Salt Spray

Every batch is gauged before it leaves the anodizing line. Film thickness is measured with a coating-thickness gauge to the spec window. Color match is checked under a calibrated D65 light box against the customer's approved master swatch — no eyeballing. For chlorine and salt-spray verification, finished poles can be tested per ASTM B117 to the exposure duration agreed for the program. Lot-level results are filed and available on request.

Anodized Aluminum Surface Film Thickness Gauge Verification Xingyong for Xingyong aluminum manufacturing

Anodizing & Surface Finishes — FAQ

What film thickness do you anodize aluminum pool poles to?

Standard is 12–15 μm for pool extension poles. Heavier-duty applications (cover-reel tubes exposed to constant pool-side use) can be specified up to 20–25 μm. Film thickness is gauged on every batch before parts leave the line.

Can you match a custom Pantone or RAL color?

Yes. Custom colors require a small one-time setup fee for the dye bath calibration plus a color-match sample sign-off before production. Lead time adds 5–7 days for the first batch.

How do you ensure color consistency batch-to-batch?

Every batch is checked under a calibrated D65 light box against the customer's approved master swatch. Anodizing chemistry, dye-bath temperature, and immersion time are logged per batch. Color drift outside the agreed tolerance is rejected at the line.

Will anodizing resist pool chemicals long-term?

Properly sealed anodized aluminum at 12+ μm film thickness resists chlorine, bromine, and salt-water for years of pool-side service. Salt-spray testing can be planned to ASTM B117 exposure requirements agreed for the product program.

Do you anodize before or after CNC machining?

Most pool pole tubes are anodized first, then CNC-machined — so lock-button hole edges expose bare aluminum, visible but matched to spec. For parts that need every surface anodized, machining happens first and the finished geometry runs through the anodizing line.

Is there a wastewater / environmental concern with anodizing?

No. Our on-site wastewater treatment station handles all anodizing effluent before discharge. Environmental management is certified to ISO 14001.

Aluminum Pole Programs with Custom Finishes

Technical Support

Engineering Guides for Finished Pole Performance

Use these guides to define load, lock behavior and multi-section performance before choosing the final tube finish and surface-treatment specification.