Anyone know cheap anodising place?

[CoolHands]

I need some pieces (50) anodised (aluminium bracket) ideally cheap or it’s not worthwhile. I’ve had one batch done before cost £3.20+vat per item (+delivery) once broken down. I’ve had 2 additional companies give me quotes now I’m making some more and they’re are coming in at £5 and £8 per item respectively.

So anyone know / used any other places I can get quote from? They must be able to post to me ie not some bloke in a shed in Scotland that does work for locals only!

[Dave.]

Could work out cheaper if you do it yourself?

[S6PNJ]

My father (precision engineer) used to use this place I think - you could ask them for a quote? https://www.kypol.co.uk/ They are based in Sandy, Bedfordshire.

[Simpo Two]

CoolHands said:

I need some pieces (50) anodised (aluminium bracket) ideally cheap or it’s not worthwhile. I’ve had one batch done before cost £3.20+vat per item (+delivery) once broken down. I’ve had 2 additional companies give me quotes now I’m making some more and they’re are coming in at £5 and £8 per item respectively.

Plan B - choose the £5 one and add £2 to the retail price to break even?

[Evoluzione]

Pickersgills, Leeds.
Do they need to be blue? Natural is easier and cheaper.

[CoolHands]

Thanks. I will ask about natural too. Ideally I want blue / black / red. But not critical. Plan B doesn’t work the item has a limited top price it will fetch

Cheers!

[clockworks]

As somebody above mentioned - do it yourself.
The kits are quite cheap, couple of hundred quid will get you set up for pieces that size, with a range of colours.

I got mine from Gateros plating. You'll need extra acid and a bigger bucket though.

I used cheap electric kettles for the dying and fixing processes.