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Black Oxide (BX) Products

Black Oxide Processing Care

Our Black Oxide materials are submerged and bathed in a These products are made from 316 marine-grade stainless steel
combination of specialized activators and oxidizing agents and then treated. Therefore, it is recommended to treat these
all within an alkaline base. This includes additives to further items as you would a bare 316SS item. While the Black Oxide
increase corrosion resistance to the metal. Unlike some does provide additional protection to the metal beneath, using
methods, the material’s integrity is not compromised through an appropriate cleaner and applying a protective product can
this process. As with any custom finish, these materials may lengthen the life of your product’s aesthetics and quality.
contain surface imperfections. However, we always do our best Once you have completed your cable installation, we
to only ship materials of high quality. recommend hand-rinsing these products with a damp lint-
Handling free cloth to aid in the removal of any excess Black Oxide oil,
finger prints, and other contaminating particles that have been
introduced to the metal.
Before unpacking your order, please be advised that Black Oxide Lastly, using a new lint-free cloth, apply our Boeshield T-9
products, by the nature of their processing, have a solvent- Lubricant to reintroduce a reflective finish and to add another
based oil coating on them. This coating will come off when layer of corrosion prevention and contaminant protection.
handled. Ultimately, this coating will dry over time, but it can
also be removed manually and prematurely. We recommend Details
using a powder-free glove made from Nitrile or another powder-
free industrial-grade glove when handling and installing these
materials. It is important to understand that while the material is Products available in Black Oxide are indicated at the bottom
now more resistant to corrosion and galling, you should still treat of the specifications tables. Please visit our website to view
this as any product with an applied finish, i.e. a painted surface, a additional cable and fittings that we stock with a Black Oxide
brushed metal or any specialized coating. Like any surface, it will finish. In certain instances, we can process cable types and
acquire damage from abuse. fittings that may not be shown in this catalog or on our website.

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