MATERIALS

MATERIALS... Metallic nameplates manufactures a variety of metallic, non-metallic nameplates by using stainless steel, polycarbonate and lexan material for harsh and normal environments.

Material

Material Characteristics

Best suited for

Stainless Steel

Extremely durable
Excellent chemicals and solvent resistance
High resistance to oxidation, rust and corrosion
High temperature resistance
Retains sheen and withstands abrasion
Available in thickness from 0.008 – 0.125

Harsh Outdoor
Harsh Indoor
Well suited for salt water/spray environment

Aluminum

Extremely durable
Lightweight material coupled with strength
High resistance to oxidation and corrosion
Moderate resistance to abrasion
Available in thickness from 0.003 – 0.250"

Harsh Indoor
Normal Outdoor
Normal Indoor
Not recommended for salt water/ spray environments

Brass

Extremely durable
Excellent chemical and solvent resistance
Excellent resistance to tarnish
High resistance to oxidation and corrosion
Versatile, hard and malleable
Available in thickness from 0.016 – 0.125"

Harsh Outdoor
Harsh Indoor
Well suited for ocean and submarine applications; excellent for decorative applications

MetalPhoto®

Extremely durable
High temperature resistance
High resistance to abrasion
Good resistance to corrosion
Doesn’t fade or chip
Available in thickness from 0.003 – 0.125"

- Temp.Resistence 300°C for 12 hrs	NO EFFECT
-Salt spray 5% at 40 C for 700	NO EFFECT
-Kerosine: 700 hrs immersion	NO EFFECT
-Skydroll: 700 hrs immersion	NO EFFECT
-Heptane: 700 hrs immersion	NO EFFECT
-Ethyl Acetate:700 hrs immersion	NO EFFECT
-Ethyl Alcohol: 700 hrs immersion	NO EFFECT
-TSP 1% solution:40 hrs	NO EFFECT
-Ferric Chloride 10% solution: 24 hrs	NO EFFECT
-Sulfuric Acid 10% solution: 24 hrs	NO EFFECT
-Phosphoric Acid 1% solution: 12 hrs	NO EFFECT
-Nitric Acid 3% solution:72 hrs	NO EFFECT
-Methyl Ethylketone: 700 hrs immersion	NO EFFECT
-Xylol: 700 hrs immersion	NO EFFECT
-Mil-S-3136 Hydrocarbon fluid: 700 hrs immersion	NO EFFECT
-Mil -S-5161 Turbine + Jet Engine fuel: 700 hrs immersion	NO EFFECT
-Mil-C-25179 AIN in Heptane 25% solution: 1 min.(cleaning solution)	NO EFFECT
-Mil-P-21563 soap solution: 16 hrs	NO EFFECT
-Ammonium Hydroxide: 10% solution, 10 hrs	DULLING

Harsh Outdoor
Harsh Indoor
Well suited for salt water/spray environment and military applications

Non-Metallic

Material	Material Characteristics	Best suited for
Polycarbonates	High corrosion resistance High chemicals resistance High temperature resistance Very durable Excellent light transmission Available in thicknesses from .005 - .060	Harsh Outdoor Harsh Indoor
Lexan®	A polycarbonate manufactured by General Electric Available in thicknesses from .003 - .020
Mylar®	Strong laminated polyester film very well suited for sub-surface printing Good temperature resistance Good chemical and abrasion resistance Available in thicknesses from .001 - .030	Normal Indoor
Vinyl	Non-laminated polyester very well suited for surface printing Good chemical and abrasion resistance Available in thicknesses from .001 - .030	Normal Indoor

For more information on the materials and their suitability for your application, please contact Sales.

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