Photo-sensitive anodized aluminum nameplates and panels, also known as Metalphoto®, combine unusual durability with a long-lasting quality appearance. Photo-Graphics Co., Inc. recommends these 1100 alloy aluminum nameplates and panels because they function perfectly for years, maintaining original good looks under a broad variety of challenging environments, including high temperatures, long term outdoor exposure, abrasion, salt spray and most chemicals. These aluminum nameplates achieve their durability due to the image being imbedded photographically within a sapphire-hard anodized layer. The diagram below illustrates the layers of a photosensitive anodized aluminum nameplate.
CROSS SECTION OF NAMEPLATE PICTORAL
Helpful Hint: The reason to choose a thicker nameplate is for strength, for riveting on the plates or because you will be stamping them in-house.