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Pre-painted coil coating

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:21:27 +0000

The Coil Coating method is used to apply Vestis’ high durability polyester reinforced finish.

Coil Coating, is a continual, automated paint application process, commonly used on aluminium and steel. It’s fast, reliable, and capable of creating exceptionally durable, colour accurate, construction products. Purpose-built machinery, operated in purpose-built facilities, completes the coating process. On average a standard paint line is capable of coating around 200 meters of coil per minute. Unique coil stitching technology allows for continual production; minimising downtime between different coils. Pre-painted treatments follow strict and controlled manufacturing processes to ensure consistency and quality.

There are two main factors that set pre-coated metals apart from traditional paint coatings. The first, is uniformity of cleaning. Pre-treatment and coating and conducted are controlled in purpose built manufacturing environments. The second, is layer synergy. From pre-treatment to finished topcoats, each layer compliments and enhances another. While pre-painted metals are often identified by their topcoat, when looking at Coil Coating as a method, it’s important to remember each layer contributes to a product’s success.

A typical pre-coated metal composition. Image source: ECCA

Taking a closer look: the production line

It takes 12 steps to transform each Vestis coil from raw aluminium, into a 35 micron, high durability reinforced polyester pre-painted architectural product. The list and diagram below represent a typical Coil Coating production line.

Coil stitching of the previous coil to the next coil strip in the line
Strip cleaning
Power brushing
Chemical pre-treatment
Drying
Dual primer application (applied to both sides of the material)
15 to 60 seconds in the first curing oven
Cooling
Paint application to both or one side of the material
15 to 60 seconds in the second curing oven
Cooling (to room temperature)
Re-coiled for sale and distribution

Coil coating process, image source, NCCA.

For more information on Coil Coating, visit Europe’s leading body for pre-painted metals, the ECCA, by clicking here.

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Natural copper vs Vestis Copper

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2016 01:23:19 +0000

To copper or to Vestis Copper?

Material selection is personal and subjective. It’s difficult to say one metal is clearly better or worse than another. When it comes to metal cladding and roofing, different materials will suit different applications. There are multiple variables to consider; such as overall design vision, personal taste, project location, cladding or roofing profile, adjacent materials, long-term building maintenance, and durability requirements.

Architectural Metals Australia (AMA), focuses on offering better material options for specifiers, installers and end users. Mazzonetto’s Vestis Copper provides a legitimate pre-painted aluminium specification alternative for those considering Natural copper.

Natural copper produces a spectacular and romantic aesthetic and its ageing process is inherit to its character; in some cases its captivating appearance is the main reason for specification. If aged copper is the look you seek, there’s nothing more beautiful than the real thing. However falling in love with the material’s original orange hue can be dangerous if you’re not prepared to also love how the metal will look in years to come. Copper can change from golden tones, to green, into deep browns, and eventually it can appear almost black. In addition to being aware of the metal’s colour evolution, one must also remember the ageing process won’t occur evenly across the materials surface. In some cases, this is the desired effect and it’s stunning. But if a rustic look wasn’t intended, copper applications can quickly become disappointing.

Natural copper cladding in a standing seam profile.

Vestis Copper offers a preserved version of natural copper’s original orange appearance. Providing a slightly patina surface, Vestis Copper duplicates the look of recently installed natural copper. However unlike natural copper, its appearance won’t alter over time.

Another key difference between natural copper and Vestis pre-painted aluminium, is base material cost. Large amounts of natural copper can become expensive. Vestis Copper is a cost savvy material solution (depending on project complexity), providing opportunity for budget conscious projects to enjoy the prestigious look of copper metal cladding.

For more information on Vestis pre-painted aluminium, visit the AMA homepage by clicking here.

Vestis Copper in an interlocking profile

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Vestis fan-decks now available!

admin — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 01:34:50 +0000

You want them, and we’ve got them! New Vestis fan-decks have arrived.

A new shipment of Vestis samples and fan-decks has arrived. Each deck contains one swatch of Vestis Copper, Verde, Grigio and Black Graphite. In addition to our stocked range, samples include Testa DiMoro, RAL 7037, RAL 7016, RAL 9006, and wait for it … each colour is also show in stucco! Stucco is a fantastic option if you’re looking for an aluminium with real surface texture, and it’s an option available on all Vestis pre-painted aluminium finishes. While Stucco is currently not a stocked coil, if you like the look, let us know, and we can import product as you need it – remember to allow for international sea freight lead times.

At AMA we aim to manage stock levels as efficiently as possible. We hold coils in our Melbourne warehouse of our main and most popular finishes. Stocked coils include, Vestis Copper, Verde, Grigio and Black Graphite. Upon request, we are able to import all Mazzonetto Vestis pre-painted aluminium finishes.

Manufacturers, installers, developers, builders, and architects; contact us to request your own Vestis fan-deck. They’re the perfect size for onsite meetings and customer references. Discover the complete Vestis range and enjoy increased creative freedom in your designs. Vestis pre-painted aluminium offers totally unique surface finishes, unlike anything else in our market.

Request your fan-deck by emailing info@architecturalmetalsaustralia.com.au.

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