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Say “hello” to Vestis Black Graphite

admin — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 04:37:36 +0000

Something big has landed. Say “hello” to Vestis Black Graphite; the cladding and roofing game changer.

Vestis is our range of imported Italian pre-painted aluminium. The AMA collection offers Australian and New Zealand architects, builders, manufacturers and installers, unique metal finishes, unlike anything else in our market. Black Graphite launched towards the end of 2015. The past nine months has seen an incredible shift in specifications and end users product selection. Black Graphite is triumphing by offering a smooth matte black finish. Where dark zinc was dominant, Vestis’ black aluminium now stands proud as a legitimate alternative.

Vestis Black Graphite in an interlocking cladding profile on Price Street House.

Vestis Black Graphite offers the look of black titanium zinc, but with the advantages of coated aluminium. Along with Italian design prestige, our material also offers the following project benefits:

H41 material hardness for easier manufacturing and installation.
Artificial coil-coating paint processes for colour consistency. This is particularly helpful when working on large developments with multiple construction phases
A true black hue
Depending on the installation complexity, a more cost effective option, compared to some zincs
40 year anti-corrosion product warranty*
100 per cent recyclable
UV resistant
A spectacular matte facade finish, sure to impress

For more information, visit our main website by clicking here. To order samples, or request technical assistance, feel free to contact us at info@architecturalmetalsaustralia.com.au.

*Vestis 40 year warranty is subject to project location and will not be offered if installed less than 1km from the ocean.

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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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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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