Coated Aluminium Strip Aluminium
Coated rolled products from Hydro highly versatile Hydro Aluminium s Business Unit Strip focuses on the production of plain and converted aluminium strip for specially selected market segments, such as the construction and building industry and caravan manufacture. We are also active in many other sectors where high-quality aluminium products are in demand. Hydro is a leading energy and aluminium company with operations in more than 40 countries. We are one of the world s leading producers of offshore oil and gas and the third largest aluminium supplier. Our 36.000 employees create value by developing solutions enabling our customers and local communities worldwide to become more viable. Through our Product Area Construction, we offer our customers a wide variety of lacquered solutions customised to meet their specific requirements for: Roller shutters and sun-shading systems Ceiling systems Roofing and walling systems Doors and skylight facings Licence plates and the signage industry Essentially, wherever aluminium has assumed its appointed place. At Hydro Aluminium, state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, quality assurance and environmental protection rightfully belong together. Our production sites are certified in accordance with ISO 14001, the international environmental management standard. We also have a comprehensive quality system, which fully meets the requirements of the world-renowned DIN EN ISO 9001.
Composite materials In this application, coated strip is glued to PE cores or corrugated and honeycomb structures. Bonding agents applied to the reverse side enhance the adhesive strength. For external faces, Hydro Aluminium uses outdoor durable paint, which is highly suitable for end-use applications, such as facades and wall cladding, advertising signs and partition walls. Alloy Temper Thickness Width Inside diameter Outside diameter Front side Reverse side EN AW-3005, EN AW-5005, EN AW-5182, EN AW-5754 H44, H46, H48 0.18-0.8 mm 1,250-2,080 mm 300 mm, 406 mm and 500 mm Max 1,700 mm Polyester or PVDF coating Chromated or primed Against a background of cost efficiency and weight saving, the selection of the best-suited alloy in combination with the optimum metal thickness is of key importance. We draw on our extensive know-how, accumulated over many years, to give customers support in the further development of their products. With our meticulous quality control, we guarantee that our products meet the highest quality and reliability requirements. Our quality systems fulfil the specifications stated in the EN, DIN, BS, ASTM and ECCA Standards and are certified in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Contact: Hydro Aluminium / Business Unit Strip / Product Area Construction, Tel: +49 21 81 66-11 36, Fax: +49 21 81 66-18 09
Coil-Coated Aluminium for Roller Shutters Hydro Aluminium is one of the leading manufacturers of coated aluminium strip for the roller shutters market. Many years experience in the production and fabrication of aluminium has helped us to become experts in strip for roller shutters. Aluminium plays an ever-increasing role in the roller shutters sector. Compared with other materials, aluminium possesses outstanding properties, such as low weight and high rigidity. We combine these advantages with a wide range of alloys and lacquer coating systems, which are continually developed in our production processes. Wide-ranging developments and the possibility of manufacturing our products on state-of-the-art production lines guarantee that our customers are provided with a portfolio of problem-solving solutions. New developments in the roller shutters sector, such as our alubend product range, offer excellent opportunities for cost saving. With this special alloy, material thickness can be reduced by around ten per cent without any adverse effect on rigidity. Alloy Thickness One-coat Primer + top coat Base + clear lacquer Slats alubend VS (3005) 0.25 0.50 mm 3105 0.25 0.60 mm alubend (VSH) 0.22 0.70 mm Box material 3105 0.60 1.50 mm With our meticulous quality control, we guarantee that our products meet the highest quality and reliability requirements. Our quality systems fulfil the specifications stated in the EN, DIN, BS, ASTM and ECCA Standards and are certified in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. With two aluminium coil-coating lines at our sites in Norway and Germany, we exploit the extensive possibilities of these ultramodern production facilities to supply optimum products. Hydro Aluminium is currently the only company worldwide which offers all possible combinations of alloys, pre-treatment and lacquer coating systems for the manufacture of roller shutters: Different alloys Chromatic pre-treatment Chromium-free pre-treatment Strip for venetian blinds Casing stock alubend One-coat lacquering Two-coat lacquering: primer + top coat Twocoat lacquering: base + clear lacquer Contact: Hydro Aluminium / Business Unit Strip / Product Area Construction, Tel: +49 21 81 66-11 36, Fax: +49 21 81 66-18 09
Coil-Coated Aluminium for Ceiling Systems Hydro Aluminium supplies a broad range of coated aluminium products, specially designed to provide a long aesthetic life in a wide variety of ceiling systems. As a leading manufacturer, we produce aluminium semis in different thicknesses and lacquer coatings for all types of ceiling cladding products. We place great emphasis on the use of environmentally compatible materials and processes throughout our entire production chain. The low weight of aluminium enables the cost-efficient cladding of larger ceiling areas and avoids the need for expensive support structures. Another advantage: our wide range of colours gives greater design freedom for the fashioning of individualised solutions. All ceiling systems can thus be matched harmoniously to their surroundings. With our latest development, alubend, a new generation of lacquer-coated aluminium, we are able to reduce material thickness by up to 10 per cent, with unchanged formability and rigidity guaranteed. The running-metre advantage, which results from this reduction in thickness, makes alubend the product of choice for the future. Panel and grid ceilings Alloy 3005; 3003; alubend Temper H48; H46 Chemical composition In accordance with DIN EN 573-3 Thickness 0.30-0.80 mm Width 86-650 mm, also multiple cut Inside diameter 406 mm Outside diameter Up to 1,800 mm Coating on front side One-coat or two-coat polyester lacquer Coating on reverse side Protective lacquer coating With our sophisticated quality control, we ensure that our products fulfil the most stringent quality and reliability requirements. Our control processes meet the specifications stated in the EN, DIN, BS, ASTM and ECCA Standards. Our AluCoat plant in Norway was the first European coil coating line to gain certification in accordance with ISO 14001. As a rule, we produce coated coils at all our sites in accordance with ISO 9001. Contact: Hydro Aluminium / Business Unit Strip / Product Area Construction, Tel: +49 21 81 66-11 36, Fax: +49 21 81 66-18 09
Coil-Coated Aluminium for Raffstores When producing lacquer-coated strip for raffstores, Hydro Aluminium combines the right alloy with the coating system ideally suited to outdoor applications. In this way, we easily meet the exacting requirements with regard to weatherability and durability. Our coated raffstores strip is not only resistant to corrosion and abrasion but is also colourfast. It is an optically attractive product with a perfect surface finish. When selecting the most suitable product, a chromatic pre-treatment with one-coat lacquering or an anodised, chrome-free pre-treatment comprising two-coat lacquering are on offer. Both sides can be coated in different colours in a single operation. It is also possible to apply a foam-like cellular coating on one side only. The following standard specifications are available: Alloy EN AW-3005 (AlMn1Mg0.5) in accordance with DIN EN 573 EN AW-3105 (AlMn0,5Mg0.5) in accordance with DIN EN 573 Chemical composition In accordance DIN EN 573-3 Thickness 0.38-0.45 mm Tolerances +/- 0.020 mm Width > 30-150 mm Tolerances 0/+ 0.2 mm mm on widths up to 100 mm 0/+ 0.3 mm mm on widths up to 150 mm Inside diameter 300/406 mm Outside diameter 1.800 mm and smaller Temper H 48 in accordance with EN 1396 Tensile strength (R m ) Proof strength (R p0.2 ) Elongation (A 50 mm ) Alloy 3005 > 210 MPa > 180 MPa > 2 % Alloy 3105 200 245 MPa > 195 MPa > 4 % With our precise quality control, we ensure that our products fulfil the highest quality and reliability requirements. Our control processes meet the specifications stated in the EN, DIN, BS, ASTM and ECCA Standards. Our AluCoat plant in Norway was the first European coil coating line to gain certification in accordance with ISO 14001. As a rule, we produce coated coils at our sites in accordance with ISO 9001. Contact: Hydro Aluminium / Business Unit Strip / Product Area Construction, Tel: +49 21 81 66-11 36, Fax: +49 21 81 66-18 09
Coated Aluminium for Capping Strip In suspended ceilings made from mineral fibre panels, capping strip enhances the decorative appearance of the ceiling support structure. This narrow, extremely thin-gauge, coated strip is used to clad the visible surfaces of the T-shaped construction rails. By selecting aluminium as an engineering material, significant weight saving can be achieved. Hydro Aluminium has supplied highstrength alloys to the construction market for years and utilises a coating system which ensures a perfect surface finish and optimum paint adhesion, even at the tight bend radii on the edges. Alloy EN AW-5042 (AlMg3,5Mn) Temper H49 Thickness 0.18 and 0.16 mm (excluding lacquer) Tolerances +/- 0.020 mm Width 29.0 mm, other widths on request Tolerances -0/+0.2 mm Inside diameter 406 mm Outside diameter Max. 1,800 mm Coating on front side Single coat of polyester lacquer Coating on reverse side Protective lacquer coating With our meticulous quality control, we guarantee that our products meet the highest quality and reliability requirements. Our quality systems fulfil the specifications stated in the EN, DIN, BS, ASTM and ECCA Standards and are certified in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Contact: Hydro Aluminium / Business Unit Strip / Product Area Construction, Tel: +49 21 81 66-11 36, Fax: +49 21 81 66-18 09
Plain Strip for Venetian Blinds Ideal Shade Day After Day Anyone seeking shade from the sun places great emphasis on the effectiveness and quality of the products on offer. Aluminium venetian blinds give an unbeatable combination of material and shading properties with practical convenience. They provide the best possible shade from the sun, heat and from prying eyes. Due to their rigid, lightweight design, aluminium venetian blinds are used as sunshades universally. Available in an array of attractive colours, they fit seamlessly into any room design. The quality of aluminium venetian blinds largely depends on the grade of the re-roll stock used. Hydro Aluminium offers its customers a proven standard alloy which provides high strength at reduced thicknesses. State-of-the-art rolling and slitting lines guarantee the tight-tolerance manufacture of strip with an outstanding surface finish and perfect cut edges. Alloy EN AW-5042 (AlMg3.5Mn) or AA 5042 Temper H19 in accordance with DIN EN 485-2 Chemical composition In accordance with DIN EN 573-3 Temper H19 (DIN EN 515) Configuration Mill finish or chromated or degreased re-oiled Thickness 0.138-0.22 mm Width 12.5-90 mm Inside diameter 300 mm Outside diameter 980-1,800 mm Mechanical characteristics Tensile strength (R m ) Proof strength (R p0.2 ) Elongation (A 50 mm ) > 370 MPa > 340 MPa > 3 % With our meticulous quality control, we guarantee that our products meet the highest quality and reliability requirements. Our quality systems fulfil the specifications stated in the EN, DIN, BS and ASTM Standards and are certified in accordance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Contact: Hydro Aluminium / Business Unit Strip / Product Area Construction, Tel: +49 21 81 66-11 36, Fax: +49 21 81 66-18 09
Painted Aluminium for Rainwater Guttering Systems General Factory coated aluminium coil has been used in rainwater guttering systems for more than 20 years in many parts of the world. Roll forming the gutter in one length at the time of installation eliminates the risk of leaks and pre-installation damage. End caps and corner mitres are generally pressed from the same type of coated coil, to ensure uniformity of colour and appearance. Downspouts and associated units are also fabricated from coated aluminium coil, although other materials for these parts are also commonly used. As a major supplier of coated aluminium coil, Hydro Aluminium has been servicing the rainwater guttering market since its introduction to Europe. Hydro Aluminium takes pride in supplying products based on environmentally friendly raw materials and processes and was the first paint line in Europe to achieve an ISO 14001 certification. Material specification The aluminium alloy and temper has been specially selected for guttering, with forming properties meeting the needs of the machines used for gutter profile and presses used for the accessories. Commonly used alloys are in the 3000-series, mainly in the 3105 and 3003 range. The coil is usually coated on both sides with the same coating system but often in different colour combinations. This allows the customer the flexibility to select either colour for the decorative face of the installation, whilst at the same time giving added performance on the inside of the gutter. Hydro Aluminium s unique Hot A/C anodizing pre-treatment is used prior to the primer and topcoat paint system. Hydro Aluminium has more than 50 years of experience with the environmental friendly electrolytic pre-treatment. The pre-treatment is an alternating current anodizing in sulphuric acid electrolyte. The process produces a clean surface with a thin aluminium oxide film. This film is an integral part of the aluminium surface and is flexible due to its porous structure. This pre-treatment prepares the surface for excellent paint adhesion and corrosion resistance of the painted products. The pre-treatment is non-toxic and does not contain any chromium or heavy metal based chemicals and, therefore, underlines Hydro Aluminium s environmental friendly profile. The coating type is selected from one of the following: Hydrocoat 100 Hydrocoat PVDF 300 Hydrocoat Textured 800 The coating type and gauge selected is a balance between cost effectiveness and performance. The service life is dependent on many factors, including conditions of exposure, cleaning and keeping the surface free from prolonged contact with incompatible materials. Maintenance painting at the appropriate time, serves to prolong the service life of the guttering systems. Contact: Hydro Aluminium / Business Unit Strip / Product Area General Engineering, Tel: +47 22 53 64 86, Fax: +47 22 53 78 27
Painted Aluminium for General Applications General The versatility of the Hydrocoat range of coated aluminium sheet and coil products is such that it is being used in an ever increasing range of end-uses. Hydro Aluminium has been a leading supplier of these materials for many years with coatings specially formulated for individual end-uses. Hydro Aluminium takes pride in supplying products based on environmentally friendly raw materials and processes and was the first paint line in Europe to achieve an ISO 14001 certification. Main end-uses There is a large number of different end-uses falling into the category General applications. Some examples are given below. Painted aluminium for bonding applications Painted aluminium for finstock and heat recovery systems Painted aluminium for tunnel cladding Material specification The alloys and tempers used are dependent on the design parameters for the individual end-use of the material. The most commonly used alloys are in the 3000-series, but alternative alloys are available on request. Stucco embossing after coating may be specified, if required. The coating used may be one of the standard Hydrocoat systems or alternatively a coating specifically formulated to have the required properties for a particular end-use. For decorative purposes, a wide range of standard colours and special colours, as well as the full range of gloss levels are available in most coating types. A lacquer coating is normally applied to the reverse side of the coil and this may have compatibility with normal insulating foams, as well as with typical bonding adhesives. However, customers are recommended to confirm compatibility with the particular bonding or foaming system used with samples that we are ready to provide. The reverse coating also acts as a protector to the front coating, reducing the risk of pressure and metal marking, and as a lubricant in the forming process. In some product areas the coatings are designed for bonding applications, in which the use is more functional than decorative. Widely differing end-uses include the manufacture of domestic or commercial doors, in which aluminium is bonded to wood, and the production of high pressure melamine laminated composites for the interiors of buses, trains and office partitioning. A high level of adhesion and corrosion resistance is achieved using suitable primers on top of Hydro Aluminium s unique HotA/C anodizing pre-treatment. Hydro Aluminium has more than 50 years of experience with this environmental friendly electrolytic pretreatment. The pre-treatment is an alternating, current anodizing in sulphuric acid electrolyte. The process produces a clean surface with a thin aluminium oxide film. This film is an integral part of the aluminium surface and is flexible due to its porous structure. This pre-treatment prepares the surface for excellent paint adhesion and corrosion resistance of the painted products. The pretreatment is non-toxic and does not contain any chromium or heavy metal based chemicals and, therefore, underlines Hydro Aluminium environmental friendly profile. Contact: Hydro Aluminium / Business Unit Strip / Product Area General Engineering, Tel: +47 22 53 64 86, Fax: +47 22 53 78 27
Painted Aluminium for Cladding and Roofing General Hydrocoat pre-coated aluminium coil is a natural choice for cladding and roofing applications with coating types designed for the various requirements of this market area, available in a pleasing range of colours. Hydro Aluminium has supplied these materials for many years to different parts of the world, covering all environmental conditions. A wide range of alloys, tempers and coating types is available for all the different cladding and roofing systems in use today and the many different fabrication techniques employed. For example, fully hard tempers may be used in flat faced panel applications, whereas soft temper aluminium is available for the construction of welted roofs or cladding, where traditional hand or machine formed seams are produced on site. The normal roll formed profiles of the trapezoidal, circular, corrugated and standing seam types require alloys and tempers related to the specific end-use and the individual machine to be used. Hydro Aluminium takes pride in supplying products based on environmentally friendly raw materials and processes and was the first paint line in Europe to achieve an ISO 14001 certification. Material specification The aluminium alloy and temper is determined by the factors mentioned above. Non standard alloys and tempers for specific end-uses are available on request. The coil is usually coated on one side with the decorative coating and on the reverse with a suitable wash coat. If a full coat in the same or a different colour is required on the reverse face, this can also be provided. Depending on individual requirements, this wash coat can be provided with the properties for adhesion to foams for insulating purposes or for bonding to other materials such as compressed fibre board or plywood, for example. In these cases, however, care should be taken to ensure that the Hydrocoat lacquer is compatible with the specific foam or adhesive to be used in practice. Samples can normally be provided for these evaluations. The reverse coating also acts as a protector to the front coating, reducing the risk of pressure and metal marking, and as a lubricant in the forming process. Hydro Aluminium s unique Hot A/C anodizing pre-treatment is used prior to the primer and topcoat paint system. Hydro Aluminium has more than 50 years of experience with the environmental friendly electrolytic pre-treatment. The pre-treatment is an alternating current anodizing in sulphuric acid electrolyte. The process produces a clean surface with a thin aluminium oxide film. This film is an integral part of the aluminium surface and is flexible due to its porous structure. This pre-treatment prepares the surface for excellent paint adhesion and corrosion resistance of the painted products. The pre-treatment is non-toxic and does not contain any chromium or heavy metal based chemicals and, therefore, underlines Hydro Aluminium s environmental friendly profile. The coating type is selected from one of the following: Hydrocoat 100 Hydrocoat PVDF 300 Hydrocoat Textured 800 The coating type and gauge selected is a balance between cost effectiveness and performance. The service life is dependent on many factors, including conditions of exposure, cleaning and keeping the surface free from prolonged contact with incompatible materials. Maintenance painting at the appropriate time, serves to prolong the service life of the cladding and roofing systems. Contact: Hydro Aluminium / Business Unit Strip / Product Area General Engineering, Tel: +47 22 53 64 86, Fax: +47 22 53 78 27
Painted Aluminium for Caravans General Hydro Aluminium produces a range of coils and sheets specifically designed for this demanding end-use and has been a major supplier to the caravan industry for many years. Hydro Aluminium takes pride in supplying products based on environmentally friendly raw materials and processes and was the first paint line in Europe to achieve an ISO 14001 certification. Material specification The alloy used for caravan sheet is commonly in the 3000-series, mainly in the 3003 and 3105 range. Temper is selected to satisfy the roll forming, folding and other fabricating requirements associated with caravan construction. Hydro Aluminium s unique Hot A/C anodizing pre-treatment is used prior to the primer and topcoat paint system. Hydro Aluminium has more than 50 years of experience with the environmental friendly electrolytic pre-treatment. The pre-treatment is an alternating current anodizing in sulphuric acid electrolyte. The process produces a clean surface with a thin aluminium oxide film. This film is an integral part of the aluminium surface and is flexible due to its porous structure. This pre-treatment prepares the surface for excellent paint adhesion and corrosion resistance of the painted products. The pre-treatment is non-toxic and does not contain any chromium or heavy metal based chemicals and, therefore, underlines Hydro Aluminium s environmental friendly profile. The front side coating used is normally high gloss Hydrocoat 100. The reverse side coating is normally a clear lacquer which has been designed for use with the types of adhesive used in bonding caravan sides. In these cases care should be taken to ensure that the Hydrocoat lacquer is compatible with the specific adhesive to be used in practice. Samples can normally be provided for these evaluations. The reverse coating is equally a protector to the front coating, reducing the risk of pressure and metal marking, and acting as a lubricant in the forming process. Stucco embossing is available on request. Contact: Hydro Aluminium / Business Unit Strip / Product Area General Engineering, Tel: +47 22 53 64 86, Fax: +47 22 53 78 27
Painted Aluminium for Car License Plates General Hydro Aluminium produces a range of products specifically designed for this very specialised end-use and has been a leading supplier to this market for many years, in different parts of the world. The products include materials for embossed plates which demand extreme ductility in the base metal, as well as for the multilayer systems common in parts of Europe. Typical license plate types: Pre-treated aluminium to accept retro-reflective film for subsequent embossing and overprinting. White coated material for embossing and overprinting. White coated base sheet for embossing and black coated thin gauge sheet for perforating and bonding to the base aluminium in producing a composite plate. Hydro Aluminium takes pride in supplying products based on environmentally friendly raw materials and processes and was the first paint line in Europe to achieve an ISO 14001 certification. Material specifications The alloy and temper requirements are related to whether the plate is to be embossed. If this is the case, the material is typically 1050 or 1200 in thicker gauges around 1.0-1.2 mm. In the laminated license plate, the thinner coated aluminium is typically 3105, 0.30 mm thick. Hydro Aluminium s unique Hot A/C anodizing pre-treatment is used prior to the primer and topcoat paint system. Hydro Aluminium has more than 50 years of experience with the environmental friendly electrolytic pre-treatment. The pre-treatment is an alternating current anodizing in sulphuric acid electrolyte. The process produces a clean surface with a thin aluminium oxide film. This film is an integral part of the aluminium surface and is flexible due to its porous structure. This pre-treatment prepares the surface for excellent paint adhesion and corrosion resistance of the painted products. The pre-treatment is non-toxic and does not contain any chromium or heavy metal based chemicals and, therefore, underlines Hydro Aluminium s environmental friendly profile. The coating is a special formulation with properties unique for this end-use. It must be highly flexible to withstand the drawing which takes place during plate manufacture, resistant to road salt, petrol and diesel, and yet accepts the laminated retro-reflective film with high levels of adhesion. These properties are covered in various national and international standards with which materials must comply. The presence of a reverse coating has the benefit of assisting fabrication and reducing tool wear, due to its lubricating properties, although no lubricants are normally present. It also acts as a protector to the front coating, reducing the risk of pressure and metal marking. Contact: Hydro Aluminium / Business Unit Strip / Product Area General Engineering, Tel: +47 22 53 64 86, Fax: +47 22 53 78 27
Hydro Aluminium Deutschland GmbH Rolled Products / Business Unit Strip Product Area Construction Aluminiumstr. 1 41515 Grevenbroich Germany Tel: +49 21 81 66-11 36 Fax: +49 21 81 66-18 09 E-mail: info.construction.strip@hydro.com www.hydro.com Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products AS AluCoat P. O. Box 273 Kirkeveien 1 3081 Holmestrand Norway Tel: +47 33 05 42 89 Fax: +47 33 05 4150 500 8 2004