Technigraphics, Inc. ; Manufacturer of specialty custom graphic products

When durability really matters, choose Metalphoto as your substrate material. Metalphoto panels and nameplates last for years in the most challenging environments. Metalphoto resists harsh chemicals, salt spray, abrasion, delamination, and they won’t fade in heat & sunlight. Because of its durability and suitability for outdoor environments, Metalphoto meets stringent mil-spec standards such as Mil-P-15024F, Mil-P-514D, Mil-P-19834B, and Mil-A-8625E. Metalphoto is well-suited for:

2-D Data Matrix Bar Codes
Dials & Scales
Dynapic Super-Rugged Keyboards
Front Panels
Information & Rating Plates
Linear Bar Codes
Process Control / Flow Charts
UID Labels and Nameplates

*Metalphoto is a registered trademark of Horizons Incorporated.

METALPHOTO FAMILY OF PRODUCTS - DURABILITY CHARACTERISTICS
DURABILITY CODE: "E" - Excellent "G" - Good "N/R" - Not Recommended		DURABILITY CHARACTERISTIC
DESIRED RESULT	NAME OF PRODUCT	Outdoor Exposure	Temperature Resistance	Abrasion Resistance	Salt Spray as long as Galvanic Corrosion is avoided	Chemicals except in strong Alkalis	Solvent Resistance
Black & Silver Plates	Metalphoto (Image Intensified)	E	E	E	E	E	E
Black & Silver Plates	Metalphoto (Not Image Intensified)	E	G	E	E	E	E
Adding Background Colors	Background Colors (Sunfast Gold and Classic Gold) Not Image Intensified	E	E	E	N/R	E	E
Adding Background Colors	Background Colors (All Others)	N/R	N/R	E	E	E	E

GOVERNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION	METALPHOTO PRODUCTS THAT MEET SPECIFICATION
GG-P-455B Type I Grade A or B	All Thicknesses and Finishes: Grade A - Image Intensified Only; Grade B - With or Without Image Intensification
GG-P-455B Type II Grade B	N/A
Mil-P-15024D Type H	Minimum .020" Thick Material that has been Mechanically Fastened; or .012" or .020" Thick Material with Adhesive
Mil-P-514D Class 2 Composition C	.020" Thick Material Only Unless Otherwise Specified
Mil-P-19834B Type I and II	.003" Thick Material with Proper Adhesive
Mil-A-8625E Type II	All Thicknesses and Finishes

INDUSTRY SPECIFICATIONS
UL RECOGNITION	DESCRIPTION
FILE # MH17767 June 1993	Component - Marking and Labeling System Materials - PGGU2 Marking and Labeling material face stock Metalphoto photo-sensitized anodized aluminum. For producing finished printed labels when combined with a suitable laminating adhesive.

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