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Metalphoto Anodized Aluminum |
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Metalphoto is recognized as the most durable of aluminum identification plate material by GPI, the National Association of Graphic and Product Identification Manufacturers, Inc. It is an ideal choice for those designing nameplates, front panels and tags that need to last. Metalphoto performs and remains legible for decades in the harshest environments and most challenging applications. The material is durable and the graphics are high contrast with excellent resolution.
Material Characteristics
Imaging
The images/graphics for your nameplate or panel are photographically imaged into the anodic layer of the aluminum giving you an image in black or gray-scale. Additionally, color can be screenprinted into the anodic layer.
Thicknesses
.003”(foil), .005”(foil), .008”, .012”, .020”, .032”, .063”, .090" and .125"
Finishes
Matte - non-reflective with dull finish
Satin - semi-gloss medium reflective material
#4 - brushed to resemble a stainless steel finish
Gloss - highly reflective, mirror-like
Metalphoto Performance Characteristics
| Characteristics |
Result |
| Abrasion Resistance |
No pronounced image loss, degradation, or reduced readability after 7000 cycles of an abrading wheel. |
| Acid Corrosion |
No deterioration or image degradation after 24 hours in 3% nitric acid. |
| Heat Resistance |
No legibility loss or degradation when subjected to 650°F. No deleterious effect after a 720-hour salt spray (fog) test. 2,6 |
| Salt Spray Corrosion |
"Very good" corrosion resistance after 113 days seawater exposure. |
Accelerated Light
and Weather
Resistance |
No pronounced deterioration of legibility after 400-hour carbon arc weatherometer exposure. |
Accelerated Oxygen
Aging |
No discoloration or fading after 96hour/300 psi/70°C oxygen bomb aging. |
| Stain Resistance |
No black fading when plates are exposed to tincture of iodine. |
| Cleaning Resistance |
No deleterious effects when tested with alkaline cleaners (MIL-C-87937 or equivalent) for aircraft surfaces. |
Low Temperature
Resistance |
No deleterious effect or image fade after 1 hour at -50°F. No impairment of legibility upon exposure at -67°F. |
Organic Solvent
Resistance |
No softening, staining, or noticeable fade after 24-hour exposure to: JP-4 fuel, Gasoline, Mineral spirits, Methyl ethyl ketone, Turpentine, Turbine & jet fuel, Kerosene, Xylol, Acetone, Toluol, Heptane, Trichlorethylene, MIL- H-5606 hydraulic fluid, and MIL-L-7808 jet engine oil |
| Fungus Resistance |
Visual reading of "0" per ASTM-G21. |
| Thermal Shock |
No deterioration after 3 cycles between -65°C and 125°C. |
| Moisture Resistance |
No deterioration after 10 humidity cycles per MIL-STD-202, method 106. |
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