PRINTED INTO ALUMINIUM.
ENGINEERED TO OUTLAST.
MADE FOR AUSTRALIA.
AW Signs now offer ENDURALOX®. Ultra high resolution precision printing of various sizes of aluminium, including large format panels. It's the perfect solution for any indoor or outdoor interpretive signage, general signage, asset tags, compliance plates or decorative architectural applications.
Able to withstand the rigours of the Australian climate and high traffic public areas, our photo anodised aluminium gives designers, specifiers and their clients a distinct competitive advantage.
Experience the pinnacle of precision and durability with high resolution custom printing into aluminium. A naturally occurring sapphire type ceramic surface seals the design from external elements.
This is metal signage and cladding made for Australia.
Print any artwork including text, patterns, textures, logos or photographs.
Metal Signage:
Interpretive
Tactile and braille
Information
Wayfinding
Building identification
Statutory
Wet area splash backs
Asset tags & service panels
Photographic art
Feature walls
Elevator panels
Architectural cladding
(Mineral Core ACM Panels)
ULTRA HIGH RESISTANT SURFACE
Corrosion
Graffiti
Fire and direct heat
Chemicals and solvents
Abrasion
Temperature and humidity
The ENDURALOX® process prints into aluminium sheets or composite panels that have been through an engineered process made for printing into the oxide layer of aluminium.
The process, also ensures maximum dye absorption and thus forms the basis for the best possible light fastness of the print.
High UV light tolerance
Surface is rated up to 9/10 on the MOHS hardness scale second to diamonds
High ink penetration (to 34 layers) with high precision print accuracy +/-0.005mm
Print is embedded below the surface
Ultra high print quality up to 2800dpi
Max print area 2050mm x 1100mm with media thickness from 0.8-40mm
Panels are able to absorb a particularly large amount of dye and thus produce a printed image of the highest quality without negatively affecting weather resistance.
Samples Available
To achieve the highest possible quality, we use specially engineered print ink.
Currently our supplier is working on an additional (optional) engineered sealing process to further enhance the finished product without compromising the anodised look. As at March 2024, we have no release date for this extra process.
DESIGN & TECHNICAL.
Our supply chain has been tailored to meet the stringent demands of our custom printing and natural sealing process to enhance the results for an Australian environment.
Color notes
White cannot be printed on aluminium; areas intended to be white will show the natural aluminium appearance and present what is an optical illusion of white
Use CMYK colour settings for realistic rendering
Avoid overprinting to prevent smudging and bleeding
Consider using a percentage of the key colour for grey shades
Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background
The aluminium substrate has a light grey appearance
Use 100% K (black) for optimal results PMS and RAL colours are approximate and may vary
Bleeds and file format
Allow a 2.5mm offset outside the cutting line
Send files in PDF format
Text and images
Ensure high-quality images (300 ppi minimum)
Convert fonts to outlines to avoid conflicts
Minimum line thickness of 0.2mm
Dimensions and contours
Ensure precise product dimensions
Use "cutcontour" spot colour for external lines and holes in normal straight milling.
Use "cutconfacet" spot colour for facetted edge contours
Avoid compound paths for cutting lines
Technical information
Aluminium
Mill finished 5005 - H14 aluminium panel (1mm - 40mm)
Mill finished 5005 - H14 aluminium composite mineral core panel
Appearance
Matt stained, anodised, unsealed & highly decorative aluminium
Ink
Dye based inks formulated with organic solvents to maximise durability (4- methylpentan-2-one and 1-methoxy-2- propanol)
Anodising
Custom engineered anodising process designed to maximise ink absorption and elevate light fastness
Sealing
Meets the requirements of sealing quality according to ISO 3210
Oxide layer thickness
23 ± 4 μm
Pore depth (ink depth)
23 ± 4 μm Dimension
Maximum printable area
2050mm x 1100mm