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

Durability

ENDURALOX® is engineered for exceptional durability even in outdoor environments. With an outdoor lifespan expectation of 10 years, ENDURALOX® photo anodised aluminium is made for Australia.

Its robust sapphire hard construction and resistance to corrosion, chemicals, solvents, fire, direct heat, abrasion, extreme temperatures, humidity, and harsh UV light make it a versatile choice.

Please note that the specific attributes of ENDURALOX® may vary based on the desired application and environment.

This is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a warranty.