When creating the cover of any piece of equipment you need strength and durability. For the most part those two factors are the most important. But for electronic equipment, you need more. The material of the control panel has to not be corrosive, has to be heat resistant, and look good. A material that has all of those qualities is anodized aluminium.
Why Anodize the Aluminium?
Anodizing is the name of the processes used on metals to treat them so that they may be used for many different purposes that they would otherwise not be able to be used for. When anodizing is used on aluminium, it forms a oxidized coating adhered to the metal. This coating is hard, strengthens the metal, relatively inert, electrically insulating and can absorb dyes.
Benefits of Using Anodized Aluminium
The aluminium fascia control panels that have been anodized have greater durability. The process of anodizing aluminium actually strengthens the metal. It makes its lifespan into the life of the product itself – probably longer.
The color of the item will not fade, clip, or become discolored because of heat. The anodized coatings create an amazing color stability. The scratch resistance will also keep the colour from coming off the panel.
The maintenance on aluminium fascia control panels that have been anodized is minimal. The surface reduces any scratching and can be cleaned with a simple mild soap and water solution. Read More