Metalphoto®
is the preferred material for nameplates, control panels and bar codes where service life expectancy exceeds 20 years. Government and aerospace companies specifically request Metalphoto®
for its resistance to weather, abrasion, heat and most chemicals.
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Metalphoto
Panels and Dials Available in thicknesses up to 1/8", in your
choice of matte, satin or #4 brushed finish.
Resists most chemicals and solvents. 
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Data Plates/Schematics Ideal
for detailed schematics or data
plates. Resistant to abrasion, heat
and
corrosion. 
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Metalphoto
Bar Code Labels
Meets
UID requirements of MIL-STD-130. Labels wont fade, scratch or
delaminate. 
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Shipboard Markings First used in 1958, a recent Navy study states: "Metalphoto label
plates provide the highest
degree of performance."
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The
following performance requirements are taken from reference
documents in which Metalphoto is used and specified, in order to
demonstrate the unique durability of the product.
The
Layers of Metalphoto:
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Anodic
Layer
The
glass-clear, sapphire-hard anodized layer resists chemicals, paint,
abrasion and dirt.
Sealed
Image
A unique, photographic imaging process creates ultra-high resolution graphics and text which are sealed inside of the anodized aluminum, providing corrosion, sunlight, abrasion, temperature and chemical resistance.
Aluminum
Layer
The
rigid aluminum base will not peel, crack or delaminate.
For a more detailed explanation of the Metalphoto process, click here.
This unique layering in Metalphoto material makes it perfect for demanding sign environments. Metalphoto is specified by the
government and the aerospace industry for its long life and ability
to stand up to harsh environments. Below are Metalphoto's performance characteristics. See for yourself how well
Metalphoto performs in your extreme environment.
Performance Characteristics
| Characteristic | Result |
Abrasion
Resistant | No pronounced image loss, degradation, or reduced readability after 7000 cycles of 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 1000°F. |
Salt Spray
Corrosion | No deleterious effect after a 720-hour salt spray (fog) test. 2.6 "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 96-hour/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 structure. |
Low Temperature
Resistance | No deleterious effect or image fade after 1-hour at -50°F. No impairment of legibility upon exposure at -67° F. |
Organics 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-L7808 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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Permanent Metal Markings for Bar Codes, Data Plates, Control Panels and Foil Labels
Proudly Manufactured in the U.S.A.
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Metalphoto ® is a registered trade mark of Horizon Inc.
For a list of Mil Specs click here.
Metalphoto signs are ideal for situations where most other signs will not hold up. Salt water, sun, abrasion, heat, or corrosion, Metalphoto will endure in any of these conditions.
There is a reason the government specifies Metalphoto for any demanding application. Contact our Tacoma customer service department or our Seattle Advance Marking and Sign customer service department with any questions about our Metalphoto products.
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