Friday, May 27, 2011

Anodized Aluminum


Anodized Aluminum


Anodized Aluminum is stocked in various gauges, alloys, and anodizing finishes in order to ensure that you receive the right product, when you need it.  Contact us to learn more...
Anodized Aluminum


Benefits of Anodized Aluminum

  • Anodized Aluminum has increased corrosion resistance and wearability due to the electrically charged sulfuric acid bath it passes through. 
  • Anodizing provides a naturally beautiful surface and is available in a number of anodized finishes and colors
  • Higher durability as it resists dents, scratches, and corrosion

     
Typical uses for Anodized AluminumArchitectural applications including lighting, trim, and panels, decorative lighting, door hardware, mirrors, outdoor furniture, gaming applications, appliance solutions, foodservice equipment, and more. 

Painted Aluminum

Painted Aluminum

ASTM B-209

Painted Aluminum 3105 is near 3003 in strength while the painted aspect provides an aesthetically pleasing finish.
Painted Aluminum


Standard Sizes:
.024-.063 
48", 49" wide
Coil/Sheet

*Additional sizes & grades available upon request.


Typical uses for Painted Aluminum
Metalwest provides painted aluminum primarily to the trailer industry.

Aluminum Tread

Aluminum Tread

ASTM B-209

3003 aluminum tread offers beauty, durability, and improved traction for all types of applications.
Aluminum Tread


 Standard Sizes
.045 - .125 
48"-60" wide
Coil/Sheet

*Additional sizes & grades available upon request.

Typical uses for Aluminum TreadScuff plates, running boards, mud flaps, applications for recreational vehicles and four-wheel vehicles, and trailers.  

Mill Finish Aluminum 5052

Mill Finish Aluminum 5052

ATSM B-209

5052 aluminum is a higher strength alloy than 1100 or 3003. It offers excellent corrosion resistance and its major alloying element is magnesium. 5052 aluminum offers excellent anodizing and finishing characteristics.
Anodized Aluminum


Standard Sizes.025 - .250
36", 48", 60" wide
Coil/Sheet
*Additional sizes & grades available upon request.
Typical uses for Aluminum 5052
Electronic chassis, tanks, bumpers, fan blades, electronic panels, appliances, building products, cooking utensils, hospital/medical equipments, marine applications, trucks, trailers, recreation vehicles, and other high strength sheet metal work.
FormabilityAluminum 5052 can be readily formed at room temperature and offers excellent workability and finishing characteristics.

Mill Finish Aluminum 3003


Mill Finish Aluminum 3003

ATSM B-209

Aluminum 3003 is a general purpose manganese alloy that is stronger than the 1100 alloy. It offers fine corrosion resistance yet its anodizing characteristics are fair.
Mill Finished Aluminum


Standard Sizes.016 - .190
36", 48", 60" wide
Coil/Sheet
*Additional sizes & grades available upon request.
Typical uses for Aluminum 3003 
Cooking utensils, heat exchangers, storage tanks, roofing, siding, architectural trim, general sheet metal work, cabinets, mail boxes, and chemical equipment.
FormabilityAluminum 3003 can be readily formed and offers excellent workability.

Kynar 500® / SMP


Kynar 500® / SMP

ASTM A653 
Grade 50 G90

Metalwest gives you innovative solutions when it comes to metal roofing including cool coatingswith premium heat-reflective technology. We partner with suppliers domestically to provide you the highest quality metal roofing product. Our painted galvanized steel is coated with premium fluoropolymer coatings that support full strength Kynar 500® or Hylar 5000® paint system with resins and solar reflective pigments to support cool technology. The results are exceptional color retention with resistance to chalking and chemical degradation.
Kynar Metal Roofing


        
Metalwest Standard Sizes
Kynar 500®
24 gauge
48.375", 40.875" wide
 Coil/Sheet 
Siliconized Modified Polyester (SMP)26 gauge
  48" wide   
  Coil/Sheet 

Standard Colors for Kynar 500®

Dark bronze, mansard brown, bone white, medium bronze, charcoal grey, almond, slate grey, and hartford green.  

*Additional colors available upon request

Standard Colors for SMP
Dark bronze, mansard brown, bone white, medium bronze, charcoal grey, almond, slate grey, hartford green, and black. 

*Additional colors available upon request

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Typical use for Kynar 500® & SMP
Metal roofing, panels, architectural trim, roof flashings, and other architectural applications.

Formability
Can be cut, formed, roll-formed, and fabricated using hand or power tools.  Caution should be used during fabrication and instillation to avoid damage.