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All-Marks provides a complete solution for durable
UID data plates and labels.
Metalphoto® anodized aluminum material provides exceptional durability under a wide variety of environments including high temperatures, long term outdoor exposure, abrasion, salt spray and most chemicals. Metalphoto® gets its durability from a unique process which imbeds the image within a sapphire hard anodized layer. Metalphoto® is a proven performer whenever appearance, legibility and longevity in harsh environments are important.
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Photo Anodized Aluminum (Metalphoto®) Imaging Material |
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SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTIC |
TEST CONDITION |
EFFECT |
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Exterior Exposure |
Black and silver image exceeds 400 hr. Weatherometer Test GG-P-455b; estimated equivalent to 20 yr. exposure |
No effect |
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Abrasion Resistance |
Taber Abraser with CS17 wheel, 1000 gm. load, 7000 cycles |
Slight dulling of surface |
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Temperature Resistance |
Black & silver image, intensified, 10000F Black and silver image, standard, 7500F |
Slight dulling Slight dulling |
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Salt Spray |
5% at 950F for 700 hrs. |
No corrosion |
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Chemical Resistance |
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MIL-S-3136 III Hydrocarbon fluid |
1 hr. immersion |
No effect |
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MIL-I-5161C-Turbine and jet engine fuel |
1 hr immersion |
No effect |
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JP-4 fuel |
72 hr. immersion |
No effect |
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Kerosene |
12 hr. immersion |
No effect |
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Skydrol (Hydraulic Fluid) |
24 hr. immersion, at both room temperature and boiling point |
No effect |
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Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) |
24 hr. immersion |
No effect |
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Ethyl Acetate |
7242 hr. immersion |
No effect |
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Xylol |
72 hr. immersion |
No effect |
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Heptane |
72 hr. immersion |
No effect |
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Ethyl Alcohol |
72 hr. immersion |
No effect |
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Ferric Chloride |
10% solution, 26 hr. immersion |
No effect |
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Ammonium Hydroxide |
10% solution, 26 hr. immersion |
Slight Dulling |
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MIL-P-21563 soap solution |
16 hr. immersion |
No effect |
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MIL-C-25179AIN in heptane |
25% solution,1 min. immersion (cleaning solution) |
No effect |
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Sulfuric Acid |
10% solution, 24 hr. immersion |
No effect |
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Phosphoric Acid |
1% solution, 12 hr. immersion |
No effect |
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Nitric Acid |
3% solution, 72 hr. immersion |
No effect |
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TSP (Trisodium Phosphate) |
1% solution, 40 hr. immersion |
No effect |
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SPECIFICATION |
PUBLICATION |
DETAIL |
DESCRIPTION |
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GG-P-455b |
Federal Specification |
Type I, Grade A or B Classes 1 & 2 |
Photosensitive anodized aluminum impregnated with silver compounds, printable on one or two sides – all finishes and thicknesses |
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MIL-P-15024D |
Military Specification |
Type H & G |
Totally anodized with characters integrated into the anodized layer photographically using silver compounds |
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MIL-P-514D |
Military Specification |
Composition C |
Photosensitive aluminum plates, grade and class as specified in federal specification GGP-455b |
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MIL-P-19834B |
Military Specification |
Type I or II, Style III or IV |
Metalphoto .003” thick plates with the proper adhesive applied meets or exceeds all the performance requirements of this spec |
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MIL-P- 6906B |
Military Specification |
Para. 3.2.6 Type I or II |
Photosensitive aluminum plates, grade and class as specified in federal specification GGP-455b |
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MIL-N-18307F |
Military Specification |
Type H |
Totally anodized with characters integrated into the anodized layer photographically using silver compounds |
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MIL-M-13231A |
Military Specification |
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Photographically printed aluminum plate |
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MIL-A-8625C |
Military Specification |
Type II |
Performance characteristics of Metalphoto materials meet or exceed the performance characteristics of materials manufactured under this specification |
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Industrial- Commercial Products |
Original Equipment Panel Front Nameplates |
Metalphoto products |
Material shall be (specify thickness and finish). Image (black on silver or silver on black) shall be sealed into the anodized layer with photosensitive silver compounds; colors other than black may be imbedded by resist or screen process |
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