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The Clamps and tubes are not available from stock in any other finish than galvanised.  There are many different finishes that can be obtained, below are two options that can be applied to both the clamps and tube after they are purchased.

1. Powder Coating

• Introduction

  Powder Coating is an electrostatically applied heat cured dry powder which can achieve a high build thickness.  Examples of powder coating can be found on most white goods such as washing machines fridges etc. found in your home.  It is possible to powder coat both tube and clamps to almost any RAL / BS colour.

• Advantages

  • High build with minimal sagging (Thick, minimal drip marks)

  • No curing period

  • Suited to large batches

• Disadvantages

  • High build may interfere with the fitting of clamps over tube. 

  • High initial set up cost for each batch / colour, if one extra clamp is required after the initial order another high set up charge will be incurred.

  • Process requires factory equipment so on site application is not possible.

  • As items are delivered coated the packaging from the powder coaters to site will have to ensure that no damage occurs.

  • On most occasions grub screws are removed prior to coating, they will require refitting and potentially painting onsite.

  • When the grub screws are tightened they will mark the tube and its coating so can not be repositioned.

• Recommendations

  •  We can not recommend any specific powder coating companies.

   

   

   2. Wet Applied Paint (Painting)

• Introduction

  In the liquid application, paint can be applied by direct application using brushes, rollers or by means of spraying.  Most systems have a large number of stock colours and if required the paint can be mixed to a RAL or BS number.  Paints can be both water and solvent based. 

• Advantages

  • Can be applied after the system has been assembled on site.

  • Low set up costs and extra fitting or tube can be coated at a later date for minimal costs.

  • Suitable for large and small systems.

  • Is available from most good DIY stores etc.

  • Multiple colours can be achieved for minimal cost.

  • Items do not have to endure delivery handling whilst in a coated state.

• Disadvantages

  • High build may produce sags and runs. 

  • Larger installations will be laborious to coat.

  • Process requires curing time between each coat and prior to use.

  • If the components may become stuck together hindering the dismantling of the system if required

  • COSH & Health and safety implications of working on site with potentially hazardous materials such as paint.

• Recommendations

  • A widely available product on the market is ICI Hammerite.  It is essential that you use a primer that is able to key into galvanised metals.

   

  Paint Regime

  De Grease	Hammerite Metal Degreaser	Product data sheet Safety Sheet
  Prime	Hammerite Special Metals Primer	Product data sheet Safety Sheet
  Finishes	Hammerite Metal Paint - Smooth Finish (available in 8 colours)	Product data sheet Safety Sheet
  	Hammerite Metal Paint - Satin Finish (available in black & white)	Product data sheet Safety Sheet
  Accesories	Hammerite Brush Cleaners & Thinners	Product data sheet Safety Sheet

   

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Alvin Key Clamps

t: +44 (0)20 8254 2626    f: 0870 141 0358    e: sales@alvinkeyclamps.co.uk

All prices are exclusive of VAT and are subject to change without notice. E.&.O.E

Images and dimensions are provided as a guide only and items may be subject to change without notification.

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Please note that Alvin Key Clamps is a trading name of Point Source Productions Ltd.