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Specifications

Colors & Finishes

Sheet Sizes 10″ x 12″ | 12″ x 20″ | 20″ x 24″
Sheet Thickness .005″ | .020″
Adhesive Backed Available with or without 3M 467 adhesive.

 * AlumaMark is intended for indoor use. For outdoor use, a UV blocking overlaminate or spray must be applied.* Sizes, thicknesses, and adhesives may not be available in all finishes. Check price list for availability. If color consistency is important, we recommend purchasing material from the same lot.

Properties

Characteristic
Interior Exposure Indoor environment, consistent temperatures 40°F to 90°F No Effect
Abrasion Resistance Taber Abraser with CS17 wheel, 1000 gm. Load, 7000 cycles No Effect
Temperature Resistance Black and Silver image, standard, 450°F Slight yellowing of background material after 8 hours
Salt Spray 5% at 95°F for 700 hrs. No Corrosion
Exterior Exposure Weatherometer testing and actual outdoor exposure Not recommended without overspray or overlaminate
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) 24 hr. immersion No effect
Ethyl Acetate 24 hr. immersion No effect
Ammonium Hydroxide 10% solution, 16 hr. immersion Slight dulling
MIBK 24 hr. immersion No effect
Brake Fluid 24 hr. immersion No effect
Sulfuric Acid 10% solution, 16 hr. immersion test No effect
Phosphoric Acid 1% solution, 7 hr. immersion test No effect
Nitric Acid 3% solution, 72 hr. immersion No effect
JP-4 Fuel 72 hr. immersion test No effect
Skydrol (Hydraulic Fluid) 24 hr. immersions, room temperature/boiling point No effect

Resources

Press Releases/Articles/Advertisements
Click to downloadOn Your Mark...the Different Aspects of Marking Metal & Achieve a High Quality Image on Metal April 2016 Awards & Engraving (A&E)
Click to downloadThe Scoop On Metal March 2016 Awards & Engraving (A&E)
Click to downloadAlumaMark Advertisement November 2015 Advertisement
Click to downloadAdvances in Metal-Marking Technology May 2015 Awards & Engraving (A&E)
Click to downloadGreener Photo on Metal April 2015 Recognition Review
Click to downloadLaser Marking AlumaMark: How to Quickly Find Optimal Settings November 2014 Awards & Engraving (A&E)
Click to downloadThe Money in Metal: Advancements in Metal Marking May 2014 Awards & Engraving (A&E)
Click to downloadAlumaMark® & DuraBlack® Brands Support Key Distributors at 2014 ARA International Awards Market in Las Vegas March 2014 Press Release
Click to downloadAlumaMark® Submission Wins Best Engravable Material Award at 2014 ARA International Awards Market in Las Vegas March 2014 Press Release
Click to downloadMade in the USA Product Focus July 2013 Awards & Engraving (A&E)
Click to downloadInnovations in Digital Decorating: The Power of Black & White December 2012 Awards & Engraving (A&E)
Click to downloadMaking Sense of Laser Markable Metals July 2012 Recognition Review
Click to downloadFive Myths About Laser Markable Metals June 2012 Awards & Engraving (A&E)
Click to downloadNew Laser Engraving Metal Announced at Award and Recognition Association (ARA) Show in Las Vegas February 2011 Press Release
Click to downloadPerfecting AlumaMark Lasering Techniques May 2007 The Engraver's Journal
Click to downloadLaser Processing Tips for AlumaMark February 2006 Awards & Engraving (A&E)
Click to downloadAlumaMark Data Sheet Data Sheet Details the composition, features, benefits, characteristics and technical specifications of AlumaMark.
Click to downloadAlumaMark Processing Guide Technical Guide Handguide to using AlumaMark including finishes, laser settings, tips, and troubleshooting.