Well,
Interesting you should ask. Seems that both the Aluminum Association and AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association) specify a "class 1" anodizing for exerio architectural use. Class 1 can either be Type II OR Type III, but only Type III is hard-coat. Most architectural...
Folks,
Your tips and suggestions have been very helpful.
I think the supplier was talking about a Kynar PVDF coating. I did some more research, and it turns out that our requirements are very similar to that of architectural fenestration requirements (exposures, lifetimes etc). It seems that...
Cory
Thanks for the reply - you make a good point. Our supplier is suggesting something called a "carbon fluorine" coating. Are you familiar with that? Is is still a polymeric coating?
Thanks again for your help.
Dave
Hi,
We make products that use a frame made of 6061 aluminum extrusions that will exposed to the elements for at least 30 years (the product is guaranteed for 25). The frames are protected using clear anodizing.
Our customers want now want black frames. Any suggestions on the use of black...
