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Feature |
Anodise |
Powdercoat |
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What is it? |
Conversion of outer layer of aluminium substrate by electrochemical process |
Application of coloured polymer particles atop aluminium substrate, which is heat cured |
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No. of Available Colours |
Up to 30 combinations |
100's of options available |
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Abrasive Hardness / Traffic Resistance |
Excellent - Extreme |
Good - High |
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Performance in Coastal / salt air environments |
Exceptional |
Good |
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Why Choose? |
Modern Designer "Look" Enhances Natural Metal Lustre |
Versatile Choice Able to match many other Building paint colours; ... |
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Appearance compliments other Materials |
Stainless Steel, Stone, Timbers, Glass, other natural Materials & Metals |
Other Building products eg. Colorbond, Surface Paint Colours |
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Appearance |
Clear - Translucent, Metal lustre often notable |
Opaque, colour of powder |
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Lustres Available |
Matt, Satin, Bright |
Matt, Low Sheen, Satin, Gloss |
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Other Surface Effects Available |
Brushed, Polished |
Metallic, Pearlescent |
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Exterior UV Suitability |
Some Colours External Other Colours Internal Only |
Most Colours External Few Colours Internal Only |
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Cost |
Dependant on job size & grade chosen, usually 3-5% of final product |
Dependant on job size & grade chosen, usually 3-5% of final product |
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Weathering Properties (External Grades) |
Excellent resistance |
Excellent resistance (when suitably pre-treated) |
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Possible Wear rates (non abrasive) |
0.0 -0.1 um / year |
0.3 -2.0 um / year |
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Materials to Avoid contact (refer to "Basic Care of Aluminium" in the Technical Library) |
Alkaline & Acid Materials Esp. at building stage |
Strong Alkaline & Strong Acid Materials Organic Solvents |
