Coloring
Coloring of Stainless Steel
Colored stainless steels are not only lustrous but also corrosion and weather resistant. The coloring is achieved through application of a chromium oxide layer; this layer is actually an extension of the substrate precluding any possibility of de-lamination. A variety of colors can be achieved that exhibit hardiness and a life span second to none. Originally implemented for automotive concerns the possibilities of this finish have lent it to various additional markets including large-scale architectural paneling and roofing.
Coloring of Aluminum
We specialize in two techniques of coloring that can be conducted on Anodized aluminum, dye and electrolytic (two step).
Dye
Anodizing aluminum creates a uniform sealed oxide film over raw aluminum; however, colored dyes can be deposited inside this oxide layer prior to sealing. A great deal of innovation in the past decade has yielded a wide range of dyes, which can suit virtually any application.
Electrolytic
Using an electro chemical bath, microscopic amounts of tin is deposited inside the oxide layer providing a range of durable colors. This two-stage process in our facility can yield a range of browns and bronzes as well as black.