Architecture

 Anodising for architectural applications requires a very consistent finish over large surface areas with lifetime durability. This requires metal of the highest quality with guaranteed gloss ranges to ensure a consistent finish.

Depending on the size of the project, the surface finish required and the location of the project, United Anodisers is able to respond to architectural anodising with both available technologies:

• Continuous anodizing
• Batch anodizing

 United Anodisers proposes a wide range of possibilities: 

• Anodic layer thicknesses : 15 µm to 25 µm, more if needed
• Colours : Natural, champagne, gold, bronze, black, blue-grey, Sandalor colours
• Gloss levels : Matte, satin, half-bright, polished
• Textures :  Brushed, hammered, stucco, tread plate, expanded mesh, perforated sheets etc.
• Custom effects: Using differentiated anodising layers 

Please contact us for your requirements. Depending on the specific requirements of your project, we will guide you through the optimum combination of aluminium and anodising finishes, together with a no nonsense guarantee. 

Guarantees 

The best guarantee to a customer is to work with an anodiser with a track record of delivering high quality architectural material with proven exceptional durability over the long term. Our involvement in some of the world class projects featured here is evidence of our commitment to service and quality.  

Aluminium anodised by United Anodisers for an architectural application guarantees a product with the following characteristics: 

• Warranty of the thickness of the anodic layer (EN-12373) appropriate to the environment
• Warranty of the uniformity of colour and brightness for the entirety of the project
• Warranty of the sealing quality (EN-12373)
• The quality of the base metal
• A solid guarantee, including, in certain cases a maintenance free lifetime guarantee

 Advantages of anodised aluminium in architecture :

- Proven long term durability
- Resistance to corrosion, even in marine and high density traffic environments
- Recyclability – material compatible with HQE procedures. Up to 95% of anodised aluminium cladding can be recovered and sold as scrap on demolition
- Authentic metallic lustre which changes with the light during the day and across the different seasons
- As pure aluminium, anodised aluminium naturally preserves all the natural aspect and structure of the underlying metal
- The anodised layer is an integral part of the metal. There can be no ungluing, flaking, filiform  corrosion, peeling etc.
- No discolouration
- Preservation of the original surface texture
- Resistance to abrasion – no erosion of the protection layer
- Solid warranty.

Decoration/Design

For decoration/design applications, anodising permits creativity, modernity and perfection.

United Anodisers proposes a wide range of:

• Anodic layer thicknesses : 5µm - 25µm, more if needed
• Colours : Natural, champagne, gold, bronze, black, blue-grey, Sandalor colours, Sanodal colours
• Gloss  levels : Matte, satin, half-bright, polished
• Textures : Perfectly smooth, brushed, hammered, stucco, tread plates, stretched metal, perforated sheets, expanded metal, etc.
• Custom effects : Using differentiated anodising layers

 Decorative and design applications for anodising by United Anodisers:

• Interior decoration of prestige buildings
• Door furniture
• Office furniture
• Interior marine fittings
• High-end kitchen cabinets
• Domestic electrical appliances
• Car interiors and exteriors
• Metallic luggage
• Name plates
• Furniture
• Elevator interiors
• etc…

 Please contact us to find creative solutions to your design challenges.

 Qualities – Warranties

Aluminium anodised by United Anodisers for any decoration/design application guarantees a product with the following characteristics: 

• Warranty of the thickness of the anodic layer (EN-12373)
• Warranty of the uniformity of colour and brightness
• Warranty of the sealing quality (EN-12373)
• Quality of the base metal.
• A precise quality control following your requirements

 Advantages of anodised aluminium in decoration/design applications:

• Authentic metallic aspect
• Authentic metallic touch
• Perfect surface aspect at minimum viewing distances
• Lightweight
• No finger prints
• Resistant to  scratches
• Chemical inertia, resistance to spots and colours
• Wide range of possibilities
• Compatible with all types of surface textures

Industry/Technology

 Thanks to its many and exceptional surface properties, anodised aluminium can be used purely for its technical characteristics in a wide range of applications.

For technical applications, the unique know-how of United Anodisers is tailor made to the end-use in close collaboration with the manufacturer. 

Below are just some of the technical properties of anodised aluminium permitting it to be used in a wide range of industrial applications:

• Dielectric insulating properties
• Surface emissivity
• Surface absorption
• Resistance to corrosion
• Finger print proof
• Colour
• Surface roughness for gluing
• Abrasion resistance

 In order to respond to the technical objectives of the application, United Anodisers proposes a wide range of: 

• Anodic layer thicknesses : Sub-micronic to 25µm, or more when required
• Pre-treatments
• Post-treatments
• Colours 

The Group has a unique continuous anodising line capable of treating thin material for industrial applications at very high speeds to meet technical anodising price objectives.

Please contact us in order to define together which surface treatment will best meet your requirements. This will permit us to develop together the specifications and requirements which will best combine our manufacturing capabilities with your requirements.

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