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Metalphoto Road Show 2013
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Developed for the US Navy in1950, Metalphoto ® is one of the most durable identification materials known.
Generically, Metalphoto is referred to as “photosensitive anodized aluminum”.
Metalphoto gets its durability through its two-part construction:
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The anodized top-layer is sapphire-hard and protects against chemicals, paint, abrasion and dirt.
The image beneath is formed from photosensitive silver particles, so unlike printed dyes or pigments (all other printed materials),
the image will sustain years of outdoor exposure and extreme heat.
Metalphoto is most commonly used for industrial or military applications where permanent identification is critical.
However, as a photographic substrate, it has also been used for architectural signage and other applications
where detail, high-resolution and lasting appearance are desired. It is truly beauty and brawn together.
The cross-section describes how Metalphoto works:
why
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Durable
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UV-stable image is permanently sealed within the anodized aluminum.
Virtually impervious to chemicals, heat, abrasion, salt spray and sunlight.
Certified for 20+ years outdoor applications.
Earned more top scores than any other barcode label material tested by
the U.S. Navy (NSWC, Corona Division, IUID Center; August 2011).
Widely
Specified
• Meets a wide array of commercial, government and military specifications.
• Notable certifications include: MIL-STD-130N, STANAG 2290, GGP-455B,
MIL-DTL-15024F, MIL-P-19834B and A-A-50271 (and many others).
• Environmentally sustainable process.
Always
Readable
• Photographic images afford extreme detail and contrast at any size.
• Ideal for barcodes/AIDC applications.
so unique, it gets a dictionary entry
Specifications
Because of its ability to perform within and across a range of challenging
environments, Metalphoto meets an array of government, industrial and military
specifications where permanent product identification is critical.
Unique Item Identification Specifications
•Department of Defense: MIL-STD-130N
Identification Marking of U.S. Military
Property
•Lockheed Martin: LMA-PN010
Fabrication of UID Nameplates for Aircraft
Items
Industry Specifications & Studies
•BF Goodrich Aerospace
•Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company
•Honeywell, Inc.
•SAE
U.S. Government Specifications
•Federal Specification GGP-455B
•MIL-A-8625F
•MIL-DTL-15024F
•MIL-STD-130N
•MIL-P-19834B
•CARDIVNSWC-TR-62-00-05 June 2000
•Space Station Inventory Label Specification
- SSP 50007
•A-A-50271 Class 2- Composition C
Current Uses
Defense
Barcode & Supply Chain
Transportation
Energy & Utility
Marine & Shipbuilding
Signage & Design
Aircraft & Aerospace
Heavy Equipment
Plaque/Award
Applications
Nameplates & Data Plates
Barcode Labels
Operator Control Panels
On-Equipment Service/Process
Schematics
Safety Diagrams/Safety
Signage
Architectural Signage
more tools @ www.metalphoto.com