There's now a new, very high performance, continuous-coated rolled aluminium section for
creating the most modern architectural curtain walls: its name is DMAX.
DMAX has all these advantages:
- perfect flatness, in Aluminium-Magnesium alloy, assemblage 5000;
- extra-thick solid metal (2 to 3 mm thick) for unrivalled mechanical resistance;
- PVDF coating applied in 2, 3 or 4 coats;
- available in innovative finishes: pastel, metallic and iridescent;
- personalized packaging, so that the rolled section is immediately identifiable and provided
with the utmost protection during transit and handling;
- thorough, strict, certified quality controls throughout the production cycle;
- very thick black/white protective film, personalized with DMAX logo;
- delivery time: extra fast. Thanks to fast-track production planning and to the just-in-time
production and delivery service.
The new solution to the most demanding requirements:
DMAX represents another breakthrough in the range of rolled sections for panels catering
to architectural needs. It is the product of successful synergies generated by the meeting of
different factors:
- the Otefal Group's forty years of experience in aluminium surface treatments;
- its pioneering commitment, over the last twenty years, to the design and running of
continuous coating lines;
- the know-how gained, through the Building Division, regarding architectural systems for
curtain walling;
- an R&D department geared towards research into new hi-tech products.
DMAX was conceived precisely as a tangible response to the frequent demand for 2/3 mm
"Panel Quality" aluminium, producing a solid metal alternative to the usual aluminium/plastic
composites. This is why Otefal has come up with a new line of products, offering even higher
performance than their predecessors, that can apply the PVDF super-coatings even on very
thick metal.
The DMAX aluminium rolled section therefore makes a more affordable alternative to the
usual rolled composites by virtue of its many qualities - flatness (continuous stretching),
workability (no milling or riveting for cassette panels), a wide range of finishes (metallic,
iridescent or pastel) and, last but not least, its competitive cost.
Finishes & colours
A vast range of pastel, metallic and iridescent finishes
Otefal has developed a more powerful line capable of applying PVDF "super-facings"
in pastel, metallic and iridescent finishes even on high-thickness metal sheet.
Technical data of DMAX
Basic alloys: series 5000 (chemical composition A.A. standard)
Physical estate: H42/H44/H46/H48 (in accordance with UNI EN 10002 norm)
Thickness: between 2.00 and 3.00 mm
Width: up to 1,550 mm
Length: coils or sheets up to 6,000 mm
Coating: PVDF paints
Finishes: standard (pastel), metallic and iridescent
Colours: main colours of RAL folder and personalized finish on demand
Protective film: protection in LDPE, UV-resistant, personalized with DMAX logo
Weather resistance: maximum
Fire reaction: low flame spread (RWTUV certification, class A1*)
Workability: very thick coating resistant to bending and deformation, no cracking at
a bends radius from 1T to 2T (it depends on basic alloys used)
Impact resistance: no cracking at a maximum of 10 Nm
Off-cuts recycling: 100% recycle
Flatness: total "Panel Quality" (continuous stretching) in accordance with
the EN 485-4 norm
Appearance: completely evenness of finish and colour
* class A1 is the safest reaction class for building in Europe, in accordance with EN 13501-1 norm
