For over 60 years, engineers have trusted Metalphoto® photosensitive anodized aluminium for extremely durable equipment and process identification items installed in demanding operating environments.

The United States Navy adopted Metalphoto in 1958 for shipboard labels, placards and damage control signs. Since then, Metalphoto has been incorporated into several major Army weapons systems including the Abrams Tank, the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and the HMMWV. Both Marine Corps and Army Depots operate Metalphoto production facilities. All Departments utilize Metalphoto for Item Unique Identification (IUID) barcode labels as specified under MIL-STD-130."

Advantages:

• Exceptionally Durable: certified for 30 year installation with exposure to sunlight, heat, chemicals, salt spray and abrasion.
• Widely Specified: meets a wide array of commercial, government and military specifications.
• Always Readable: affords ultra-high image resolution and contrast; ideal for human or machine readable applications.

Applications:

• Application:
• Component Identification / Barcode Label
• Material:
• Metalphoto Photosensitive Anodized Aluminum
• Finishes:
• Matte, Satin, #4 (Brushed), Gloss
• Thicknesses:
• .003", .005", .008", .020", .032", .039", .063", .090", .125"

• Application:
• Equipment Nameplates
• Material:
• Metalphoto Photosensitive Anodized Aluminum
• Finishes:
• Matte, Satin, #4 (Brushed), Gloss
• Thicknesses:
• .003", .005", .008", .020", .032", .039", .063", .090", .125"

• Application:
• Procedure / Maintenance Identification
• Material:
• Metalphoto Photosensitive Anodized Aluminum
• Finishes:
• Matte, Satin, #4 (Brushed), Gloss
• Thicknesses:
• .003", .005", .008", .020", .032", .039", .063", .090", .125"

• Application:
• Operator Control Panels
• Material:
• Metalphoto Photosensitive Anodized Aluminum
• Finishes:
• Matte, Satin, #4 (Brushed), Gloss
• Thicknesses:
• .003", .005", .008", .020", .032", .039", .063", .090", .125"

Industry-Specific Specifications:

• MIL-STD-130N
• MIL-DTL-15024F
• MIL-P-19834B
• A-A-50271 Class 2- Composition C
• Federal Specification GGP-455B(3)

For a complete list of Metalphoto specifications, click here.  For durablity testing specifications, click here.

 Data Sheets/Resources:

• Metalphoto Data Sheet: Defense

Metalphoto can be produced at your location where and when needed or purchased from worldwide network of approved suppliers. Contact Horizons Imaging Systems Group to get Metalphoto specified into your designs.