Metalphoto is specified around the world for label and nameplate applications that call for performance in harsh, challenging and even hostile environments.  Metalphoto parts survive and remain highly functional following extended exposure to outdoor weathering, UV, salt spray, high heat, an array of industrial solvents and chemicals and more.

You will find Metalphoto parts on Aircraft Brakes and Landing Gear, Naval Aircraft Carriers, Military Vehicles and Equipment, the International Space Station, Medical Equipment, Industrial Machinery, Outdoor Signs, Construction and other Heavy Equipment and more.  Metalphoto is the material of choice whenever the appearance, legibility, longevity and functionality of information plates in challenging environments is important.

The table below is intended to provide an overview as to the performance characteristics of finished Metalphoto parts.  Please contact us to discuss your specific application.

Ratings Key Excellent Choice Good Choice Not Recommended		Metalphoto Photo-Anodized Aluminum Performance Properties
		Level of Processing
		Standard Processing (Non-Image Intensified)	Image Intensified	Comments:
	UV Light:400 Hour QUV Weatherometer Exposure	Good Choice	Excellent Choice	No deterioration of legibility
	Heat (°F / °C)	400°F / 204°C	750°F / 400°C	Heat resistance of up to 1200ºF / 650ºC may be obtained. Please contact us to learn more.
	Humidity	Excellent Choice	Excellent Choice	No image loss or degradation
	Salt Spray:5% NaCl solution at 90F for 700 hours	Good Choice	Excellent Choice	No deleterious effect
	Abrasion:Taber abraser, 1000g Load, 7000 Cycles, CS17 Wheel	Excellent Choice	Excellent Choice	No image loss or degradation
	Organic Solvents:Extended immersion in alcohol, JP-4 jet fuel, hydraulic fluid, MEK and other organic solvents	Excellent Choice	Excellent Choice	No softening, staining, image loss or degradation
	Acid Solutions:24 hour room temperature immersion in 3% solutions of nitric acid, sulfuric acid and ferric chloride	Excellent Choice	Excellent Choice	No image loss or degradation
	Base Solutions:24 hour room temperature immersion in 3% solution of Clorox bleach	Good Choice	Good Choice	Improved resistance to base solutions may be obtained. Please contact us to learn more.
	Strong Alkalies:24 hour room temperature immersion in 3% solutions of sodium and ammonium hydroxide	Not Recommended	Not Recommended	Improved resistance to strong alkalies may be obtained. Please contact us to learn more.
Note: Users must test products in the environment in which they are expected to function. ISG does not warrant the performance of its products in untested applications.