Military and Aluminum Nameplate Specifications

This section includes specifications for photosensitive anodize aluminum nameplates for interior and exterior use.

These nameplates meet numerous Military and Commercial Specifications and are ideal for use in harsh environments. Nameplate are available in various thicknesses and sizes.

Material:   Aluminum alloy per QQ-A-250/1, Series 1100, H18, .020" thick,
            satin or matte finish.
            (Other thicknesses available are .003", .005", .012", .032", .060", .125")

Finish:     Finished plate to have a totally anodized surface characters shall be
            integrated into the anodized layer by a photographic process using
            silver compounds per MIL-P-15024D, Type H.

Lettering:  Black background with natural lettering.
            (Other color choice: Natural background with black lettering)

Sizes:      Any size up to 12" x 20".

Applicable Specifications and Standards:   GG-P-455b                 
                                           MIL-P-15024D
                                           MIL-P-19834B            
                                           MIL-P-514D
                                           MIL-A-8625E
                                           62-G-10M

Test Results:

SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTIC	TEST CONDITION	EFFECT
Exterior Exposure	Black and silver image exceeds 400 hr. Weatherometer Test GG-P-455b, estimates equivalent exposure to 20 yr. exposure.	No Effect
Abrasion Resistance	Taber Abraser with CS17 wheel, a total of 1000 gm. load, 7000 cycles	Slight dulling of surface
Temperature Resistance	Black and silver image, intensified, 1000 degrees F Black and silver image, standard, 750 degrees F	Slight dulling Slight dulling
Salt Spray	5% at 95 degrees F for 700 hrs.	No Corrosion
Chemical Resistance
MIL-S-3136 111Hydrocarbon Fluid	1 hr immersion	No Effect
MIL-L-5161C-Turbine and jet engine fuel	1 hr immersion	No Effect
JP-4 fuel	72 hr. immersion	No Effect
Kerosene	12 hr. immersion	No Effect
Skydrol (Hydraulic Fluid)	24 hr. immersion, at both room temperature and boiling point	No Effect
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)	24 hr. immersion	No Effect
Ethyl Acetate	24 hr. immersion	No Effect
Xylol	72 hr. immersion	No Effect
Heptane	72 hr. immersion	No Effect
Ethyl Alcohol	72 hr. immersion	No Effect
Ferric Chloride	10% solution, 16 hr. immersion	No Effect
Ammonium Hydroxide	10% solution, 16 hr. immersion	Slight dulling
MIL-P-21563 soap solution	16 hr. immersion	No Effect
MIL-C-25179 AIN in heptane	25% solution, 1 min. immersion (cleaning solution)	No Effect
Sulfuric Acid	10% solution, 24 hr. immersion	No Effect
Phosphoric Acid	1% solution, 12 hr. immersion	No Effect
Nitric Acid	3% solution, 72 hr. immersion	No Effect
TSP (Trisodium Phosphate)	1% solution, 40hr. Immersion	No Effect

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