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  2. About our Aluminium
  3. International Standards
About our Aluminium

International Standards

 

Quality Standards

  1. ISO 9001:2015
  2. Qualicoat, Qualicoat (Sea Side) and Qualanod
  3. SLS 1411:2011 (Powder Organic Coating)
    • ISO 1520 – Paints and varnish (Cupping test)
    • ISO 2409 – Paints and varnish (Cross cut test)
    • ISO 2808 – Paints and varnish (Determination of film thickness)
    • ISO 2813 – Paints and varnish (Determination of specular gloss)
    • ISO 2360 – Paints and varnish (Measurement of coating thickness)
    • ISO 3668 – Paints and varnish (Visual comparison of the colour of paint)
    • ISO 3696 – Water for analytical laboratory use
    • ISO 3892 – Determination of coating mass per unit area
    • BS 6496:1984 – powder coating application
  4. SLS 1410:2011 (Extrusion Aluminum alloy profiles for Architectural Application)
    • BSEN 12020-1:2008 – Aluminium and aluminum alloy (Extruded precision profile in alloy 6060 and 6063)
    • BSEN12020-2:2008 – Aluminium and aluminum alloy (tolerance on dimensions and form)
    • BSEN 573-3:2009 – Aluminium and aluminum alloy (Chemical composition and form wrought product)
    • BSEN 755-2:2009 – Aluminium and aluminum alloy (Mechanical Properties)
  5.  Green Building Council of Sri Lanka – GREEN LABELED PRODUCT 2021-2024

 

Technical Standards for Alumex Extrusions

Description Test method Standard
 Chemical Composition  BSEN 515,BSEN  573,BSEN 755,BSEN  12020-2,SLS 1410 Primary Aluminum alloy BSEN 6063,6060 or an equivalent Silicon (0.35 – 0.45)%
Magnesium (0.45 – 0.55)%, Iron 0.2% max, etc… or Alloy 6061, 6082.
Tensile Strength & Temper ISO 6892:2009 Minimum 175 N/mm2    T1, T4, T5, T6, T66
Wall Thickness BS EN 12020-2 CCD≤100 range ±0.15
CCD≥100 range ±0.20
Length BS EN 12020-2 2m ≤ L ≤ 5m Length Tolerance is (+7mm to -0)  & 5m < L ≤ 7m Length Tolerance is (+10mm to 0)

 

Technical Standards for Alumex Anodized Extrusions

Description Test method  Standard
Film Thickness EN ISO 2360 (10-15)μ, (15-20)μ (20-25)μ
Weight loss BSEN ISO 3210 Maximum loss of weight 30mg/dm2
Dye Spot BS EN 12373-4 Rating is ≤ 2

Technical Standards for Alumex Powder Coated Extrusions

Description Test method Standard
Dry Film Thickness EN ISO 2360 According to powder suplier’s Spec.
Gloss, initial,(angle 60°) ISO 2813 30 ± 5 , 70 ± 7, 100 ± 10
Crosshatch(2mm + tape) EN ISO 2409 Cross cut rating GT0 Non of square of the lattice is detached
Impact EN ISO 6272 No detachment after tape pull adhesion test
Bend EN ISO 1519 No detachment after tape pull adhesion test
Cupping EN ISO 1520 With stand Minimum 5mm with out any detachment from the substrate
Indentation EN ISO 2815 Indentation resistance should be minimum 80 (αB>80)
Salt spray test EN ISO 9227 No corrosion creep from the scratch (one side), after test, No blistering after test