AAF Anodising

Properties The beauty of anodising is the ability to enhance the natural metallic lustre of aluminium with a process that creates an extremely durable surface, which has withstood the test of time. Our Credentials Providing the largest range of finishes in the industry, AAF's anodising facilities can provide natural, matt, clear, coloured, bright and premium grade anodising. Mechanical polishing and finishing are also available and currently utilised extensively in the bathroom and picture framing industries.

EverShield

Coatings are produced and tested in accordance with Australian Standards AS 1231 Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys - Anodised coatings for architectural applications. Furthering our commitment to quality, AAF has implemtened the international standard 'Qualanod', requiring random external audits of manufacturing facilities.

Finishing Options - Applications

EverShield is ideal for those internal & external applications where a durable hard wearing surface is required. The natural beauty of this finish will enhance the lustre of your product providing a bright and energetic atmosphere.

Specifications

Thickness:	10-15 microns (internal), 20-25 microns (external) Electrolytic & Internal Dyes.
Colours:	Click here to find your desired colour
Guarantee:	15 years*

Colouring Processes

EverShield

Matt, Clear, Natural		The natural metallic appearance of the aluminium is preserved.
Colour	Electrolytic	Utilising metal salts this process provides colours suitable for external and internal applications. Colours are limited e.g. brown, bronze, black.
	Dyeing	Organic or Inorganic dyeing provides a large spectrum of colours eg. gold, red, yellow, blue etc. Note, some colours are suitable for internal applications only. Sanadol is a licensed process.

  

AAF's Anodising Process

 

 

Evershield Coastal

Anodising - High Grade Aluminium From AAF, Australia's leading aluminium finisher, comes the finish of a lifetime ~ EverShield Coastal

EverShield - Coastal has been specifically designed for the harsh Australian seaside. Building on the experience and knowledge developed for extreme engineering applications we have developed this unique finish. Your castle will withstand the test of time and exude elegance for decades to come.

Specifications

Colours :	Varied - Click here to find your desired colour
Guarantee :	25 years*

The Benifits at a glance: Protective, decorative, and ultra resistant to salt corrosion Guaranteed for 25 years, even in coastal environments* Perfect for all sorts of projects within 20 km of the coast, especially windows Developed for the coastal corrosion zone Excellent resistance to salt air Increase the natural corrosion resistance of aluminium by up to 30 times Superior colour stability and chalking resistance Will not chip, flake or peel Highly durable with an elegant appearance Full protective coverage on edges and corners

*Evershield Coastal is offered with a 25 year Surface Integrity Guarantee from AAF which covers properly specified and applied materials installed in most locations, including tropical and marine environments as specified in AS 1231. Conditions apply.

                     

 

ANODISING AND CORROSION

Most people are aware that salt air is extremely corrosive to most metals, including aluminium. It can even increase the degradation of organic coatings such as powder coatings.

Salt air can corrode aluminium windows up to 5km from the sea

But it's not just seaside or beachfront properties that are at risk. Studies show that salt air can significantly corrode metal on buildings up to 5 kilometres from the coast.

If you are building, extending or renovating in the coastal zone, you must take the effects of airborne salt into account when specifying the right aluminium finish to protect your property.

Coastal is the new extra-tough finish for all specifiers, home builders and renovators working in the coastal corrosion zone.

Coastal is an anodised finish to stand the test of time, and it comes with a 25 year Surface Integrity Guarantee from AAF (Australian Aluminium Finishing), the industry leader in Australia.

Specially developed with the harsh environment in mind, Coastal is the latest innovative addition to the AAF range of aluminium finishes, and achieves much higher performance levels than standard anodising.

When you choose Coastal, you get superior durability, excellent colour stability, and a finish that brings style and a fashionable new lustre to your aluminium products.

Developed with the harsh Australian environment in mind, especially the effects of corrosive salt air and humidity, EverShield Coastal displays superior colour stability and resistance to chalking when exposed to ultra violet rays.

ANODISING BUILDS AND TOUGHENS

Unlike painted surfaces, where a layer of paint is applied to aluminium for decoration, Coastal is an anodised finish, and the anodising process builds up and toughens the aluminium's inherent resistance to corrosion.

The result is a super-hard finish, which increases the natural corrosion resistance of the aluminium by up to an incredible 30 times.

ANODISING – A UNIFORM FINISH ON ALL SURFACES

(*Such as a large angle)

A PROCESS PROVEN IN OUTER SPACE

No environment is tougher than outer-space and that's why high-tech organisations like NASA use anodising to protect the aluminium components of their costly satellites. On a slightly more down-to-earth level, anodising is widely used as an exterior finish to protect aluminium windows and curtain walls in high-rise office blocks, where easy maintenance and longevity are essential.

In Australia, anodising has been used to protect aluminium for more than 40 years, on skyscrapers such as Sydney's Centrepoint and the Rialto Towers in Melbourne. In fact, during the recent major refurbishment of the famous Royal Exchange Building in Sydney, window glazing was replaced throughout, but the original anodised frames were retained - true testimony to their durability.

Anodising has also long been the preferred finish for aluminium boating applications.

Platinum Sea Breeze Portland Stone Amber Gold Antique Gold Jamaican Ebony Burnt Sienna Sovereign Gold Maroochy Sand Summer Maize

By reinforcing the natural oxidation process, Coastal anodising is non-hazardous and produces no harmful or dangerous by-products.

Colours depicted are indicative only. Colour samples are available on request.

As anodising is a natural process, colour variations may occur.

 

Evershine - Bright Anodising

Bright Anodising

Properties The beauty of anodising is the ability to enhance the natural metallic lustre of aluminium with a process that creates an extremely durable surface, which has withstood the test of time. The result is not just ascetically appealing but extremely durable with hardness second only to the diamond. Our Credentials Providing the largest range of finishes in the industry, AAF's anodising facilities can provide natural, matt, clear, coloured, bright and premium anodising. Mechanical polishing and linishing are also available and currently utilised extensively in the bathroom and picture framing industries. EverShine coatings are produced and tested in accordance with Australian Standards AS 1231 Aluminium & Aluminium Alloys - Anodised coatings for architectural Applications. Furthering our commitment to quality, AAF has implemented the international standard 'Qualanod', requiring random external audits of manufacturing facilities.

Racks of Aluminium ready for Anodising process

Finishing Options

Internal Applications

EverShine is ideal for those applications where an extremely bright, elegant metallic lustre is required. A durable hard wearing surface, the natural beauty of this finish will provide an ambiance of class and sophistication in any project of home.

Specifications

Colours:	Electrolytic & Dyes. Click here to find your desired colour.
Guarantee:	15 years*

Conditions apply, please contact us for further information.