Powder Coating & Other Finishes
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Powder Coating both Clamps & Tube
Alvin Key Clamps and our steel tube, of all sizes, can be powder coated any standard RAL colour. Reasons for powder coating are varied, powder coating help meets the ‘warm touch’ criteria that many DDA handrails must adhere to. You may simply just prefer the look of powder coated to our standard galvanised steel tube, or you may be trying to match existing. Whatever the reason we will happily help achieve the finish you are looking for, please continue to read below or contact us by calling 0208 254 2626 or emailing sales@alvinkeyclamp.co.uk.
Positives
- Gives a great finish in your chosen colour
- No onsite painting saves on labour
- Match any RAL colour code
- Helps DDA handrails meet ‘warm touch’ criteria
Negatives
- Lead time is up to 5 working weeks
- Mistakes can be costly both in terms of time, as there is up to another 3 weeks to wait for replacements and financially as there is a £250 minimum charge for any powder coating
- Clamps and tubes are an industrial product and any blemishes that occur naturally during the manufacturing process may still be palpable after the items have been powder coated
- Any cuts that are made to the tube after they have been powder coated may result in damage to the powder coating surface.
- Powder Coating jobs are non-refunadable as they have been customised
How To Order Powder Coated Clamps & Tube
Alvin Key Clamps & tubes can be powder coated to the following colours from the RAL Classic colour range:
Black:
9005 Jet Black
Whites:
9010 Pure White
9016 Traffic White
Yellows:
1021 Colza Yellow
1023 Traffic Yellow
Grey:
7016 Anthracite Grey
Other colours from the RAL classic range are available to special order, some may be subject to a surcharge. You can find a full list of colours available here. Please contact us by phone or email to order products in non-standard colours.
If you are unsure which colour to use please contact us and we would be happy to help.
Please note the colour you see on screen can vary from how it looks when applied to metal goods. If in doubt please refer to an approved printed RAL colour swatch.
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Other Options for Painting
Some customers would use something like Hammerite if you are looking for a different finish to the galvanising but cannot wait for the powder coating.
Positives
- Can easily adapt project plan during install as painting will be the last step
- Easy to touch up any problems both during and after the install.
Negatives
- Time consuming to paint
Ensure you use a metal paint or primer for Galvanised Metal
Please refer to paint manufacturer recommendations
