DuraJet: Sub-Surface Color Printing in Aluminum

DuraJet^™ is a revolutionary imaging system that allows you to digitally create durable, full-color images on anodized aluminum and subsequently seal the image inside the metal, making it virtually impervious to abrasion, chemicals, moisture, humidity and salt spray.

Product Attributes:

Full color ink jet printing with the modern, high-quality look of real aluminum
Impervious to abrasion, chemicals, moisture, humidity and paint
Digital process: short run and variable data friendly
Easy to use and reliable: digital process requires no screens
Lower acquisiton costs than comparable systems

Product Technology:

DuraJet open-pored aluminum is engineered to absorb certain inkjet inks. After printing, DuraJet is "sealed", protecting the image inside the metal itself. Unlike other open-pored aluminum, DuraJet is extremely stable and will not seal unless plates are put through the sealing process. That means that DuraJet has a long shelf life and will print beautifully the first time, every time.

DuraJet Instructional Video

Processing DuraJet with a DirectJet 1324.

From Among Thousands of DuraJet Applications:

Application:
Barcode Label
Material:
DuraJet Anodized Aluminum
Finish:
Matte
Thickness:
.020"

Application:
Signage and Wayfinding
Material:
DuraJet Anodized Aluminum
Finish:
Satin
Thickness:
.020"

Application:
Plaques
Material:
DuraJet Anodized Aluminum
Finish:
Satin
Thickness:
.020"

Application:
Labels and Panels
Material:
DuraJet Anodized Aluminum
Finish:
Matte
Thickness:
.020"

Applications Include:

Barcode – Print durable variable data plates with full color
Signage & Wayfinding – Print full-color, high-value metal signage that is cleanable and durable
Plaques & Awards – company awards, ISO-certification plaques, patent reproductions
Labels & Panels – create full-color, durable metal labels and panels
Spot Color – add color to Metalphoto®