By lacquered aluminium products we mean generically all semi-finished products that can be made starting from the raw material. But how do we get to this? Bauxite is extracted and subsequently alumina is obtained from this mineral through the Bayer chemical process. Then, smelters obtain liquid primary aluminium through the Hall-Hèroult electrolytic process. To produce it a large amount of electricity is required: that’s why engineering industry is among the most attentive to improvement processes relating to the use of this important resource. Once the liquid aluminium is obtained, a series of techniques are applied to create semi-finished products. Based on the processes, they are divided into different types:
- Plates, sheets, strips
- Billets, coils
- Foils, profiles
- Drawn and flexible tubes, bars
Based on the final applications, some processes may include the lacquering process which has various functions such as aesthetics, increase in some intrinsic properties.
Lacquered aluminium products: markets and advantages
Semi-finished or lacquered aluminium products are used in various markets, such as air conditioning and ventilation, and construction. There are many reasons why they are required in these sectors:
- Resistance to corrosion and atmospheric agents
- High aesthetic impact
- Good mechanical properties
- Containment of bacteria
Italcoat supplies lacquered aluminium coils, sheets and foils to be used in various production areas. Upon request, semi-finished products can be painted with certain coatings that have different purposes based on the final use. To get a broader idea of our services, take a look at the reference markets and the latest lacquers created for particular products!