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Metalphoto Aluminum for UID Label Applications |
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Metalphoto® anodized photosensitized aluminum is the most specified label material in history for DoD applications (read more about its history with DoD Label Applications). Now it is the most requested product for UID labels and data plates requiring UID. The material is durable and the graphics are high contrast with excellent resolution. These are the best characteristics for data matrix bar codes for DoD applications attached with adhesive or mechanical fasteners.
Thicknesses
.003”(foil), .005”(foil), .008”, .012”, .020”, .032” and .063”.
Size
Any size up to 20” x 24”
Attachment
Choice of adhesives or mounting holes  Metalphoto Specifications |
| Test Results |
| Characteristic |
Result |
| Abrasion Resistance |
No pronounced image loss, degradation, or reduced readability after 7000 cycles of an abrading wheel. |
| Acid Corrosion |
No deterioration or image degradation after 24 hours in 3% nitric acid. |
| Heat Resistance |
No legibility loss or degradation when subjected to 650°F. No deleterious effect after a 720-hour salt spray (fog) test. 2,6 |
| Salt Spray Corrosion |
“Very good” corrosion resistance after 113 days seawater exposure. |
| Accelerated Light and Weather Resistance |
No pronounced deterioration of legibility after 400-hour carbon arc weatherometer exposure. |
| Accelerated Oxygen Aging |
No discoloration or fading after 96hour/300 psi/70°C oxygen bomb aging. |
| Stain Resistance |
No black fading when plates are exposed to tincture of iodine. |
| Cleaning Resistance |
No deleterious effects when tested with alkaline cleaners (MIL-C-87937 or equivalent) for aircraft surfaces. |
| Low Temperature Resistance |
No deleterious effect or image fade after 1 hour at -50°F. No impairment of legibility upon exposure at -67°F. |
| Organic Solvent Resistance |
No softening, staining, or noticeable fade after 24-hour exposure to: JP-4 fuel, Gasoline, Mineral spirits, Methyl ethyl ketone, Turpentine, Turbine & jet fuel, Kerosene, Xylol, Acetone, Toluol, Heptane, Trichlorethylene, MIL- H-5606 hydraulic fluid, and MIL-L-7808 jet engine oil |
| Fungus Resistance |
Visual reading of “0” per ASTM-G21. |
| Thermal Shock |
No deterioration after 3 cycles between -65°C and 125°C. |
| Moisture Resistance |
No deterioration after 10 humidity cycles per MIL-STD-202, method 106. |
| The above tests were conducted in strict laboratory conditions. In order to achieve maximum satisfaction we highly recommend that any customer considering use of this product test the labels in the environment in which they will be used. Camcode Does not warrant performance of its materials in any environment. |
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Industry Specifications & Studies
BF Goodrich Aerospace
Data Systems Division
Specification SMT0022
Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company
Boeing Process Specification BAC5875
Fabrication of Aluminum Markers, Instrument Panels, Drawer Front Panels and Fabrication of Metal and Plastic Appliques
Honeywell, Inc.
Satellite Systems Operations
Metalphoto approved for use on Space Station
Memorandum A3-J024-M-9501786
Laboratory Case 161311
Norwegian Marine Technology
Research Institute (Marintek)
Corrosion test of anodized aluminum plates
23.1011.00.0391
SAE Technical Paper Series 2000-01-2437
Special requirements for Crew Interface Labels on the International Space Station
Stephen Gray & Fernando Ramos - Boeing
UL & CSA
Canadian Standard Association (CSA)
File 111331, Class 7921
Underwriter Laboratories
Marking and Labeling Systems PGDQ2
Marking and Labeling System Material Component PGGU2.MH26206
U.S. Government Specifications & Studies
Department of Defense
Commercial Item Description
A-A-50271 Class 2- Composition C
Department of Defense
MIL-A-8625F
Anodic Coatings for Aluminum & Aluminum Alloys
Type II Class 1 (unprocessed or clear)
Class 2 (processed)
Departments of Defense
MIL-STD-13231
Standard Practice
Marking of Electronic Items
Department of Defense
MIL-DTL-15024F
Identification of Equipment
Type G - Foil - Type H - Plate
Department of Defense
MIL-STD-130L
Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property
Department of Defense
MIL-P-19834B
General Specification for Plates
Identification or Instruction, Metal Foil, Adhesive Backed
Department of Navy
Laboratory evaluation of label plate materials and attachment methods considered for use on LPD-17
CARDIVNSWC-TR-62-00-05 June 2000
NASA, Johnson Space Center Texas
Space Station Inventory Label Specification - SSP 50007
United State Federal Government
Federal Specification GGP-455B(3)
Type I (Grade A&B) Class 1 or 2
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