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Pre-painted 3 mm Aluminum

Novelis ff3 is pre-painted aluminum with a 3 mm thickness. This façade-cladding material gives architects and builders a wide range of sophisticated design possibilities.

Thanks to the high mechanical strength of ff3, considerably wider spans compared with other alloys of the same material thickness are possible. This results in significant cost benefits when installing.

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Facades

Our materials meet all the factors necessary to create an impressive, efficient and long-lasting structure – aesthetics, design qualities, safety and durability.

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Protective Paints

Our pre-painted 3 mm aluminum is coated in a continuous coil-coating process, ensuring surface durability, as well as color consistency. Metallic paints and solids are applied in two or four coats. These coatings are then permanently stove enameled.

Novelis uses only PVdF (polyvinylidene fluoride) paints with an 80/20 formulation for the highest-quality coatings. Primarily inorganic, the pigments in these PVdF paints make the pre-painted aluminum the material of choice for outdoor architectural applications. Surface protection like this means the material is well-suited for facades exposed to practically any conditions. Novelis ff3 is UV resistant, weather resistant and seawater resistant.

Wider Spans, Lower Costs

Compared to standard AlMg1 alloys, Novelis ff3’s optimal combination of material thickness and alloy (AlMg3) produces an exceptionally strong aluminum facade and allows very wide spans to be achieved. This leads to reduced cost and installation time in the substructure required.

For large applications such as high-rise buildings with a great surface area, Novelis ff3 pre-painted 3 mm aluminum is the solution that many designers and installers turn to for façade applications. Able to withstand extreme wind loads, temperature changes and building movement, ff3 is ideal for these situations.

Colors

Whether the aesthetic is metallic shimmer, matte or a high-gloss finish, ff3 pre-painted 3 mm aluminum can accommodate all in a variety of colors. Special surface effects can also be applied, including stainless steel, copper and terracotta. Matches for custom colors can also be requested.

The PVdF coatings also provide a surface requiring low maintenance in terms of time and cost. Unlike polyester-coated aluminum cladding, ff3 surfaces repel dirt and are easy to clean. When cleaning is required, neutral detergents with environmentally friendly warm water are all that is needed.

Installation

Novelis ff3 works with both ventilated and non-ventilated cladding structures. Exceptionally flat, this facade cladding can be produced in sheets, cassettes or panels. These options allow architects greater freedom in their designs and more possibilities when installing.

This pre-painted 3 mm aluminum can also be drilled, stamped, punched, bent and trimmed without harming the surface or the aluminum itself.

For concealed installation on the substructure, stud bolts are welded to the back of ff3 aluminum panels. The alloy used for ff3 features excellent welding properties and can be stud welded on the reverse without any impact to the decorative surface on the front.

For protection from damage and dirt during transportation, processing and installation, ff3 is supplied with a UV-resistant protective film on the painted side. This film remains on the pre-painted aluminum throughout installation and is simply peeled off after installation is complete. The protective film is recyclable.

Safety

Receiving the highest A1 rating in accordance with the latest DIN EN 13501, Novelis ff3 pre-painted 3 mm aluminum is certified non-combustible.

International regulations for buildings state that non-combustible materials are required in public structures, including hospitals, schools, nurseries, hotels and airports. In addition, only non-combustible materials can be used in buildings that have a height greater than approximately 20 meters.

Sustainability

Novelis pre-painted aluminum is coated in an environmentally friendly process. All lubricants and paints are processed in a closed material cycle. The paints also contain non-hazardous pigments. This pre-painted aluminum is ground water neutral and free from heavy-metal erosion. Aluminum can be recycled without any loss in quality.

Architectural References (ff2® & ff3®)

Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau

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Middelfart Savings Bank

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Product Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

Alloy	EN AW-5754 (AlMg1)
Temper	H42 according to EN 1396
Available thickness in mm	3.0mm
Available sheet width in mm	Up to 1500
Available sheet length in mm	Up to 3000
Other dimensions	On request

SURFACE FINISH

Available paint systems	PVdF (80/20), NWS, Fluorpolymer
Thickness of layer in µm	Approx. 24, metallics 30, back side approx. 3
Gloss level	Depending on color tone

TECHNICAL PROPERTIES

Weight in kg/m²	8.1 kg/m²
Permissible stress	Ợperm= 96 MPa to DIN 4113
Breaking elongation	A 50 > 9 %
Elongation limit	Rp 0,2 165 – 215 MPa
Tensile strength	Rm 220 – 260 MPa
Linear expansion	0,024 mm/m/°K
Elasticity	70.000 MPa
Corrosion resistance	Acc. to EN1396: 2007 : C.6.1.1/C.6.1.4
Protection film	XX µm protection film removable up to 6 months after installation

FIRE SAFETY

Rating class	A1
According to	DIN/EN EN13501

CERTIFICATES

BBA	Yes
EPD Environmental Product Declaration	Yes
IBU	Yes
ECCA	Yes
ISO	Yes

TENDER INFORMATION

Tender information texts	Yes

CONSTRUCTION

Technical construction details	Yes

SUSTAINABILITY

Recycling content	up to 80 %
Recyclability	100%

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