Ultra Black 407 is a versatile blackening solution used to blacken stainless steel alloys 200, 300, 400, and 17-4 Ph, malleable cast iron, and mild, low-carbon steels.
Ultra-Blak 407 produces a black finish that does not change the dimensions of the item and offers superior abrasion resistance. Requires ventilation, a seven-stage blackening line, and boiling chemistry. Meets military specification MIL-DTL-13924D, Class 4.
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Corrosive
Health Hazard
Irritant
How to Use Ultra-Blak 407
Ultra-Blak 407 may be used to blacken stainless steel parts that require extra abrasion resistance and dimensional stability. The powder may also be used on malleable cast irons and some mild low-carbon steels.
Use Ultra-Blak 407 to:
Blacken stainless steel surfaces
Maintain an item's dimensions and structure
Achieve superior abrasion resistance
Work with a powder rather than a liquid
Meet MIL-DTL-13924D Class 4 standards
How to Use Ultra-Blak 407
Ultra-Blak 407 may be used to blacken stainless steel parts that require extra abrasion resistance and dimensional stability. The powder may also be used on malleable cast irons and some mild low-carbon steels.
Use Ultra-Blak 407 to:
Blacken stainless steel surfaces
Maintain an item's dimensions and structure
Achieve superior abrasion resistance
Work with a powder rather than a liquid
Meet MIL-DTL-13924D Class 4 standards
Customer Questions
Product Attachments
Are there distributors of EPi products near my location?
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When will my order ship?
Please see each individual product page for more information on the availability of each item. We try to process and ship non-sample orders in 3 business days. Samples and Trial Kits have a 5 business day lead time to process and ship. Also, after...
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How do I return a product?
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What is black oxide?
Black oxide is a blend of caustic, oxidizers, and additives that is used on ferrous metals. There are three types of metal blackening: hot, mid, and room temperature blackening. EPi was the first company to offer all three processes.
...
What makes EPI’s black oxide and metal-blackening processes better?
Insta-Blak processes do not produce smutty rub-offs like other room-temperature products. Our Ultra-Blak products are premium-grade black oxide, and Kool-Blak does not produce a smutty rub off like other mid-temperature processes. They are easy-...
What are the advantages of black oxide and metal blackening?
Ultra-Blak:
Produces true black oxide finish Fe3O4 magnetite finish
Abrasion resistance
Corrosion protection
Meets military spec MIL-DTL-13924D and AMS 2485H
Blackens faster than other hot black oxides
Less sludge generation ...
What can black oxide be used for?
Black oxide can be used on a wide variety of metals. Examples of specific products that can be blackened with black oxide are listed below.
Locks
Automobile and motorcycle parts
Machine parts
Power tools
Hardware and electornic hardware...
Who uses black oxide?
Large companies such as lock manufacturers or auto manufacturers use black oxide on a large-scale basis to blacken metal parts. Black oxide can also be used by the home hobbyist who would prefer to blacken just a few items. Below are some of the major...
How is black oxide applied?
Hot- and mid-temperature black oxide is applied through a seven-step process.
Clean and degrease metal parts
Rinse metal parts
Hydrochloric acid
Rinse metal parts
Blacken parts in boiling solution (hot: approximately 285 F°, mid: no boiling, 225...
What types of metal can you blacken with hot or room-temperature black oxide ?
Steel
Stainless steel
Cast iron
Copper
Brass
Cadmium
Zinc
Nickel
Electroless nickel
Please, make sure you select the correct product for your needs as one product cannot blacken all types of metal.
How to prevent blackened parts from getting rusty?
Customers reach out to us asking how to prevent their freshly blackened parts from rusting. EPi recommends:
Use running water to rinse the parts for 1-2 minutes;Do not dry the parts between prepping, cleaning, and blackening...
Anti Galling, Abrasion Resistant, Satin Finish, Mil-Spec DTS 13924D Class 4
Hazardous Material
Yes
Industrial Use Only
No
Replacement For / Same As
Ultra Blak 407-L, Black Magic SS, PX-5,Oxynate No. 84, Du-Lite3.0
FAQ
Customer Questions
Are there distributors of EPi products near my location?
Please call EPi at 262-786-9330 or email: us-sales@epi.com.
When will my order ship?
Please see each individual product page for more information on the availability of each item. We try to process and ship non-sample orders in 3 business days. Samples and Trial Kits have a 5 business day lead time to process and ship. Also, after...
How do I track my order?
Click the "Login" link at the top right-hand side of our site to track your order. If you do not have an account with us just give us a call at 262-786-9330.
How do I return a product?
Please call us at 262-786-9330 or email: us-sales@epi.com.
How do I create an account?
Click the "Login" link at the top right-hand side of site.
What is black oxide?
Black oxide is a blend of caustic, oxidizers, and additives that is used on ferrous metals. There are three types of metal blackening: hot, mid, and room temperature blackening. EPi was the first company to offer all three processes.
...
What makes EPI’s black oxide and metal-blackening processes better?
Insta-Blak processes do not produce smutty rub-offs like other room-temperature products. Our Ultra-Blak products are premium-grade black oxide, and Kool-Blak does not produce a smutty rub off like other mid-temperature processes. They are easy-...
What are the advantages of black oxide and metal blackening?
Ultra-Blak:
Produces true black oxide finish Fe3O4 magnetite finish
Abrasion resistance
Corrosion protection
Meets military spec MIL-DTL-13924D and AMS 2485H
Blackens faster than other hot black oxides
Less sludge generation ...
What can black oxide be used for?
Black oxide can be used on a wide variety of metals. Examples of specific products that can be blackened with black oxide are listed below.
Locks
Automobile and motorcycle parts
Machine parts
Power tools
Hardware and electornic hardware...
Who uses black oxide?
Large companies such as lock manufacturers or auto manufacturers use black oxide on a large-scale basis to blacken metal parts. Black oxide can also be used by the home hobbyist who would prefer to blacken just a few items. Below are some of the major...
How is black oxide applied?
Hot- and mid-temperature black oxide is applied through a seven-step process.
Clean and degrease metal parts
Rinse metal parts
Hydrochloric acid
Rinse metal parts
Blacken parts in boiling solution (hot: approximately 285 F°, mid: no boiling, 225...
What types of metal can you blacken with hot or room-temperature black oxide ?
Steel
Stainless steel
Cast iron
Copper
Brass
Cadmium
Zinc
Nickel
Electroless nickel
Please, make sure you select the correct product for your needs as one product cannot blacken all types of metal.
How to prevent blackened parts from getting rusty?
Customers reach out to us asking how to prevent their freshly blackened parts from rusting. EPi recommends:
Use running water to rinse the parts for 1-2 minutes;Do not dry the parts between prepping, cleaning, and blackening...
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