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TODAY,FREELY CHOOSETHE COLOR THAT FITSYOUR NEEDSWITHOUTANY RESTRICTION!
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Filiform corrosion is mainly detected in coastal and island
locations, as well as in residential compounds and hotel
establishments with a burdened environment.
We reverse times and we ensure unique and ultimate
PROTECTION.
In Greece, the new and fully automated Pre-anodizing
line EXCLUSIVELY operates in the ELVIAL facilities.
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1The choice of aluminium systems today, apart from covering the need for
Safety and Energy Saving, also aims to improve everyday life.
The right choice of color may uplift the aesthetic result and add value to
the building image, contributing, at the same time, to the well-being of
everyday users.
Wellbeing.
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2No other architectural building material offers the almost unlimited color range of aluminum.
There are 2 basic technologies developed for surface treatment:
ANODIZINGELECTROSTATIC PAINTING
Aluminium= Color.
ELECTROSTATIC PAINTING
At a glance....the procedures
So, thanks to the EP development,choices both in color hue and texture are almost unlimited.
Unlimited Color Choicesin hue and texture
Over durable Powders development [Class 1, 2, 3]For high resistance over UV rays,in areas exposed to high solar radiation / climatesof high solar radiation.
During Electrostatic Painting, the aluminum surface is “passivated”
through the application of the suitable chemical preliminary process
with chrome free chemicals.
Coating with a layer of polyester powder then follows, giving the final
color hue and texture to the aluminum.
ANODIZING
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Strong Anti-corrosion Protection
Minimum corruption in time
Limited Color choices
High cost
Anodizing is an electrochemical process during which, the aluminum
surface transforms into a layer of inactive, cohesive and hard oxide.
As a result, the “passivated” surface of the aluminum functions as an
impenetrable protective shield, over adverse environmental
conditions.
The anodic coating is transparent and its structure allows the
incorporation of pigments for the coloring, however, in limited color
hues.
It is caused by the reaction of the aluminum material in acid environment conditions, such as:
TheIssue.
Filiform corrosion is the corrosion appearing on the metal surface
and under the color powder coating [EP].
Coastal areas,up to 75 km from the shore.
Areas neighboring to highways,which during the winter season “accept” quantitiesof sodium chlorides to prevent icing.
High humidity environment,like spaces with a pool, sauna etc.
If appearing:
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It does NOT stop, and it gradually ATTACKS the whole metal surface.
There is NO treatment and full frame replacement is needed!
Filiform corrosion usually appears in the form of
“bubbles” and starts most of the times from the frame
corners.
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Example for Filiform corrosion
4It is, actually, the creation of a firm 3-8 mm oxide coating, which is produced under
controlled conditions, similar to those of a typical anodizing, but without the final finishing
phase.
This coating penetrates the aluminum surface and works as an ideal foundation layer for
the powder grid that will follow with the Electrostatic Painting, offering maximum
anti-corrosion protection.
Pre-Αnodizing.
The solution to the filiform corrosionis given by the Pre-anodising.
Microscope picturewith pre-anodising
on aluminium
Total freedomin color hue and texture choice
Maximum Anti-corrosion Protection
This way, choosing Pre-anodizing over the classic preliminary
work methods, we achieve the absolute combination of both 2
different surface treatment methods
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5Pre-anodizing, as a preprocessing procedure, shows excellent
results ONLY if:
The electrostatic paint is IMMEDIATELY applied after the preliminary process of pre-anodizing
We ensure a STERILE ENVIRONMENT, free of suspended or other particles that diminish the result..
WITHOUT human intervention, as pre-anodizing DOES NOT block porous materials and
Therefore, the time between the completion of the Pre-anodizing and the EP application, is determining for the achievement of Maximum Anti-corrosive Protection.However, the avoidance of contact with the human skin and the environment where the products are being processed until the painting are even more vital.
TheRestrictions.
..however, this process demands thorough movements’
coordination while unpredictable factors may arise,
burdening the waiting time until the EP application:
Traditionally, until today, the Pre-anodizing process – wherever applied – takes place in Anodizing facilities and, then, the products have to
move to Electrostatic Painting facilities for the powder application..
Delay on the products’ removalfrom the Anodizing facilities.
Long products’ standby (queue)at the Electrostatic Painting.
Increased risk of corruptionof the pre-anodizing advantagesdue to contact with trimmings and human skin.
Exposure of the Pre-anodized productsto dust and humidity during the transfer.
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6The creation of innovations demands a different manner of thinking.
ELVIAL presumes to establish new rules, offering for the first time, the unique and absolute protection from
filiform corrosion to ALL.
We convert the frame to an unparalleled strong force, owning the 1st in Greece and 7th in the world
installation of vertical EP with a continuous flow Pre-anodizing.
The innovation lies in the application of the Pre-anodizing process and in the Electrostatic Painting at the same
production facility.
Thanks to the robotic handling of the products and by eliminating the waiting time between the 2 phases, the
2in1 ELVIAL Pre-anidizing offers maximum anti-corrosion protection.
ELVIALSolution.
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Color freedomWithout compromises!
2 in1 ELVIAL PRE-ANODIZING
The SOLE method that ensures the maximum aluminum
protection from corrosion.
COUNTLESS color choices and a wide range of texture,
polishing and effects.
An unbeatable solution for ALL.
Always with the absolute ELVIAL FACTORY APPLICATION
and GUARANTEE.
Thanks to the robotic handling of the products and the eliminated waiting times, with the 2 in1 ELVIAL Pre-anodizing, you are now sure.
Our people are professionals with high technical know-how and, above all, they work with dedication and love for what they do. They are here to ensure the best quality for you.
That is why we carefully choose our raw materials andwe cooperate with the best around the world.
That is why we constantly invest.Always in innovative production technologies.
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7At ELVIAL, we work for you.Because we know that the choice of your frames is a life choice.
ELVIAL Solution.Solution for you.
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