Can rolled aluminium products be coated? Yes! Coating is excellent to improve the intrinsic characteristics of aluminium. In particular, painting can have a double value: protecting and decorating. The first one is necessary to protect this material from wear, corrosion and chemical agents. On the contrary, the decoration is perhaps not indispensable but it’s often requested on the basis of the final application of the product. For example, decorative painting is very popular in the building sector. For every field, you can choose if using a liquid paint or a powder coating: it’s depend on what you want to use it for.
Superficial aluminium treatments
Classic paint is not the only surface treatment applicable on rolled aluminum product. Indeed, it can be coated with special lacquer such as an antimicrobial coating that halts the growth of bacteria, mold and fungi. So, it is used in antibacterial fins for air conditioner and in foamed panels for air ventilation ducting systems. Or alternatively, rolled aluminum products can be coated with a nanotech-based lacquer or a hygroscopic lacquer that thanks to the Molecular Sieve effect improves the performance in terms of selective vapour adsorption /desorption with a 15% of energy savings.
Italcoat is specialized in providing several superficial aluminium treatments and supplies different coating for rolled aluminium products. Every year this company invests in innovation, Research and Development and 100% made in Italy products to guarantee all the best to its customers. If you’re interested in our services, please contact us!