THE COST EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVE TO ANODISING 

WHAT IS MACROSHEEN^TM

Tomburn is very excited to be offering this product to the market. Anodising has always been a fantastic metal finish. But as its costs have begun to rise and its performance has been questioned in a number of areas, the market has been looking for an alternative solution that will address these issues.

MACROSHEEN^TM has been specificaly developed for high abrasion areas where anodising as a finish could not withstand the harshness of the environment. Since then this has become a popular choice due to the value for money the product offers.

MACROSHEEN^TM is a pearlescent fluropolymer system which incorporates durable ceramic pigmentation and is available in pearlescent colours only.

MACROSHEEN^TM is available in low-gloss or matt finish only. The advantage of the low gloss is its ability to hide fingerprints and smudges making it an excellent finishing choice for use in public areas.

COLOURS

The standard colours available are those that accurately reflect the finishes obtained by the modern duplex anodising processes. All finishes are applied over a yellow chromate primer.

MACROSHEEN REFERENCE	ANALOK REFERENCE	COLOUR
MS1	54B
MS2	541
MS3	543
MS4	545
MS5	547
MS6	549
MS7	Natural

WHERE TO USE MACROSHEEN^TM

MACROSHEEN^TM offers a colourful and superior alternative to anodising. It should be used where:-

-  There is exposure to moderate UV radiation, salt air, acid rain, or air pollution

-  Where Anodising is being considered

-  Whenever mortar is being used on the building

-  On restoration projects to replace anodising                         

-  Wherever powder is being considered on an external application since MACROSHEEN^TM exhibits superior

   weathering characteristics to acrylic, polyester or TGIC powders - Performance Comparison Chart

-  The low gloss levels of MACROSHEEN^TM helps to reduce unsightly finger print and smudge marks

-  The abrasion resistance of MACROSHEEN^TM reduces damage during assembly, pouring and debridging

   operations and is more resistant to on site damage

-  MACROSHEEN^TM offers added protection against everyday abuse of routine cleaning and maintenance of from 

   foot-traffic or the elements

ADVANTAGES

-  Wide selection of colours

-  No colour change when in contact with mortar

-  More ductile and thus less prone to site damage

-  Can be subjected to on site remedial work

-  Achieves complete batch to batch colour consistency

-  Increased resistance to abrasion

-  Weld patterns on fabrications do not show through coating

-  Lower costs

-  Applicable to more complex shapes

-  Die lines in extrusions are covered by MACROSHEEN^TM

WARRANTIES

-  A warranty of up to 25 years for colour consistency is offered for MACROSHEEN^TM

-  This warranty generally covers chalking, fading and adhesion

-  This warranty only applies to Aluminium substartes where a chromate conversion coating was applied prior to

   MACROSHEEN^TM coating

-  This warranty is generally not available for other substrates

-  Coastal Environment - the standard warranty against chalking, fading and adhesion is still valid. The warranty

   will not however extend to the effects of rust and corrosion

-  Warranties are subject to correct 'touch up' by Tomburn Ltd. of erection damage to the coating. A routine

   cleaning, which includes total washing every 11/2-2 years and a maintenance programme should be followed

   to increase the life of your building. In a marine environment, washing twice per year is recommended

-  The offer of a warranty should be sought at the time of quotation and will need to be considered against the

   specific circumstances of each application