Durablack ® - The most durable aluminum for laser engraving



  • Product Summary: DuraBlack™ Aluminum


    Keywords: DuraBlack Aluminum, CO₂ laser marking, harsh environment, MIL-STD-130, A-A-50271, MIL-DTL-15024F.

    Overview: DuraBlack™ aluminum is a CO₂ laser-markable material designed for applications requiring high durability. It is resistant to UV radiation, abrasion, high temperatures, and chemical exposure, making it ideal for outdoor, marine, abrasive, and industrial environments.

    Technical Characteristics:

    • UV Resistance: 5,000 hours of accelerated UV exposure (estimated 8-10 years).

    • Abrasion Resistance: 4,000 cycles with a 1 kg wheel load.

    • High-Temperature Resistance: Up to 700°F for one hour.

    • Chemical/Fluid Resistance: Withstands exposure to various industrial fluids for 96 hours.

    • Attachment Options: 3M high-performance adhesive, rivets, or screws, available in 0.005” and 0.020” thicknesses.

    Advantages:

    1. Durable Performance:

      • Meets military UID barcode performance standards.

      • Integrated abrasion-resistant coating reduces the need for an additional protective topcoat.

      • Matte finish reduces reflection for combat situations.

    2. Easy Processing:

      • Easy to mark with our CO₂ laser, producing high-resolution images.

    3. Flexible Attachment Options:

      • Can be attached to curved or flat surfaces.

    Comparison with Other Materials:

    • Superior durability compared to black anodized aluminum and laser-markable acrylic tapes.

    • Comparable to Metalphoto® for overall durability, but surpasses in specific applications.


    Conclusion: DuraBlack is the preferred choice for on-demand marking in harsh environments due to its durability, flexible attachment options, and ease of processing. For more information, consult the sources for DuraBlack procurement.

 

We are manufacturers of Durablack ® aluminum identification plates

For more than 15 years now, Systana industrial laser engraving has been using Durablack ® aluminum in the design of identification plates with laser engraving on metal (metal) for various uses. It is one of the best materials that can identify, for example, machines, products, industrial equipment, tools, control panels, poles, pipes, electrical panels, electrical transformers, ship consoles and what else you can think of, that requires a durable nameplate.

This product is a safe bet for us, because it is aesthetic and very durable. Easy to maintain in terms of cleaning, it will keep its appearance for years. Its price vs durable is low considering its life time. We are able to produce Durablack ® identification plates at a very competitive price, considering our huge volume of annual purchases of this type of aluminium. Being one of the largest laser engravers in Quebec, we order complete plates per month. Know that we always have in stock, ready to use instantly.