BRAND-NEW
INNOVATIONS IN SURFACE TREATMENTS FOR METAL ARCHITECTURE
© Adapta Color
Adapta Color Presents Metal Vivendi Collection for Architectural Design
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Figure 1: Vivendi SDS METAL Collection samples.
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f something distinguishes Adapta
The new outstanding Metal Vivendi
finishes and other special effects
Color in the powder coatings
Collection is based on the proven Adapta
when they are applied to aluminium.
industry is its positioning in the
Vivendi technology for architecture,
Table 2 shows the mechanical and
market of metallic finishes. The new
which holds the Environmental Products
chemical properties of this product,
metallic colours of the Vivendi METAL
Declaration (EPD) and has been tested
obtained applying on 0.8 mm AA1050
range offer innovative developments
according to ISO 16000-9:2006 getting an
aluminium panels with the right
with excellent resistance to weathering
A+ for indoor emissions.
pre-treatment process and correctly baked, following the individual product
and maximum light fastness, always complying with international quality
Vivendi SDS METAL Collection products
data sheet instructions in order to get
specifications.
(Fig. 1) are based on ultra-durable
a right cross-linking reaction.
Coatings within Adapta’s Vivendi
polyester resins, hardeners without TGIC,
range have given an excellent exterior
pigments and additives (Table 1). They
Vivendi SDS METAL Collection
durability during more than 20 years
are semi-transparent pigmented clear
products meet or exceed the highest
with very good gloss retention and
coats to imitate noble metals (such as
international quality specifications for
colour stability.
copper, rose gold, brass…), anodised
powder coatings and can be used for
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