& BEYOND Beautiful...INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS borne of close collaboration At INNIVATE, we create...

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& B E Y O N D

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS borne of close collaboration

At INNIVATE, we create beautiful facade solutions that are more

than skin-deep. Our products are designed to define space and

ambience, reflecting functional, technical, social, environmental and

aesthetic considerations.

Through close collaboration with architects and developers, we can

innovatively manipulate materials and technology, enabling building

designers to be true artists, freeing them to experiment with infinite

façade expressions and designs.

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Our expertise is supported by over years of global design experience

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Completed over projects for government institutions

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We are an companyISO9001:2015

Completed over installations in the last 2 years

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Over louvre and mesh façade designs to meet differing aesthetic needs

50Helped architects reduce costs by as much as19%

BASF THAILAND C929A KAKI BUKIT JTC @ GUL CIRCLE

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY...

We would have no hesitation in using INNIVATE’s services or recommending INNIVATE to any company wishing to use their products or services.– Singapore Client

… INNIVATE 人员提供的卓越支援服务和专业知识，让我们获益良多。– Architect

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All too often, US or European Louvre manufacturers have ‘shoehorned’ their products to suit the Asia designer’s needs. Now INNIVATE have created a complete Performance Louvre System specifically to suit the Asian market – with Louvre configurations in single, two-stage and three-stages to provide the perfect balance of air flow performance with rain defense in one aesthetically compatible system. All products have been independently 3rd party tested and certificated to the latest European test standards for performance testing of Louvres subjected to simulated rain, BS EN 13030. Using only extruded aluminium sections, stainless steel fasteners and purpose designed sealing gaskets, the system has been engineered to provide a quality solution to meet your louvred performance ventilation needs.

Many believe that it is possible to produce a 100% waterproof Louvre. However, whenever an opening is formed in a building’s façade for the purpose of letting air in or out of the structure, there is always the risk of water entry. It is true, at certain airflow velocities; rain defence Louvres will stop 100% of rainwater entry. But there will be a point as the velocity increases, traces of rain entry will be detected inside the building. Factors such as rainfall rate, wind velocities, mechanical plant demand, exposure and even ‘macro’ factors such as surrounding topography and site location all play a part in when this will happen. An increase in airflow during a rain storm can cause water to enter through the Louvre. Generally regarded as the more severe and ‘threatening’ condition, air entry through a Louvre is where the wind pressure combined with the air demand

With over 30 years of experience in the design and application of Louvre systems globally, INNIVATE bring you the most innovative performance products backed by 3rd party accredited testing.

The development of the INNIVATE range follows close customer collaboration, where critical knowledge on size, performance, application and finish set us on a path to develop a range of performance Louvre models specifically suited to the needs of building designers in Asia. The Louvre models represented here combine good looks, outstanding performance and value for money pricing, to meet the needs of owners, designers, and contractors alike.

It is important that all performance Louvre products comply with the latest test standards, and that this testing be conducted by a 3rd party accredited laboratory certified to conduct such testing. It has been known for unscrupulous Louvre suppliers to cleverly word literature to suggest that testing is “in accordance with” or “tested to” without submitting product for all important verification. All INNIVATE Louvre products have undergone testing at BSRIA laboratories in the UK to the latest European test standard, BS EN 13030:2001. A 1-metre wide by 1-metre high Louvre panel is subjected to simulated rainfall rates of 75mm per hour, whilst subjected to a constant wind pressure, provided by fans operating at 13 m/s airflow velocity. An internal fan unit is used to increase the airflow rate through the Louvre which is a stepped increase from 0 m/s up to a maximum flow rate of 3.5 m/s. Noting that good design practice for ventilation systems dictate a typical airflow rate of between 1.5 to 2.5 m/s.

DISPELLING THE MYTH OF THE 100% RAIN DEFENCE LOUVRE!

YOU CANNOT REPLICATE EXPERIENCE

WHEN OUR CUSTOMERS TALK, WE LISTEN

TESTED TO THE LATEST STANDARDS

BEAUTIFUL SKINArchitectural Performance Louvres and Custom Mesh Façades

Class Effectiveness %Maximum Penetration of Rainwater – i/h/m2 Performance Rating

A 100 - 99.0 0.75 Excellent

B 98.9 - 95.0 3.75 Very Good

C 94.9 - 80.0 15 Fair

D < 80.0 > 15 Not Applicable

ClassMaximum Airflow

CoefficientPerformance

Rating

1 > 0.4 Excellent

2 0.399 - 0.3 Very Good

3 0.288 - 0.2 Good

4 < 0.2 Fair

of the mechanical plant places the Louvre in its most vulnerable condition. 1.5 to 2.5m/s is widely regarded as the accepted velocity with which to design a ventilation system and at these velocities, it is possible to design a system that will perform to the requirements of being resistant to rain entry. However one must accept that, however severe, this is based upon a test protocol that simulates wind forces and rainfall rates and should these rates be exceeded there is always the risk of some water ingress.

Rain Defence Classification Airflow Classification

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open face to weather section

fan

penetrated rain

drain connections

rejected rain

Louvre under test

resistancescreens

rain spray nozzleswind simulation

equipment

Weathersection

Collectionduct

Aerodynamic measurement

section

volume flow rate measuring station

mechanicalventilation

section

ventilation fan

wind direction

ventilation airwater

eliminator

A SCHEMATIC REPRESENTATION OF THE RIG USED DURING TESTING TO BS EN 13030:2001

For many years Architects designing for buildings in Asia have had to resign themselves to specifying Performance Louvre Products that have been adapted from US or European models. Very often these designs do not meet the exacting standards demanded by local meteorological and design conditions. Traditional ‘Z’ section form Louvres, although providing Louvre screening, do little to prevent rainwater entry. Closing the Louvre spacing or increasing the blade angle only serves to restrict the airflow for which the Louvre was originally applied.

At INNIVATE we are passionate about protecting the environment. This is why we believe strongly that our employees should be trained in the latest environmental protection standards. All Louvres, frames and accessories are manufactured from 100% aluminium which is fully recyclable. All products are capable of being manufactured within a total travel distance of 800 km (500 miles) of the job site. And our choice of paint and coating materials aims to make the most of low emission coatings, depending on the customers’ requirements.

RAIN PERFORMANCE LOUVRESDESIGNED FOR AND MANUFACTURED IN ASIA!

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Using the principal of ‘Tangential Separation’ in both a horizontal and vertical format, INNIVATE Louvres are specifically designed to cater for protection against the onslaught of wind-driven rain. Together with advanced airflow characteristics, wasted plant room space together with costly plenum chambers and additional drainage systems are a thing of the past. Manufacturing the products in Asia ensures the Louvres are available to meet tight construction deadlines, while providing a cost effective solution.

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In locations where rain defense is not critical, INNIVATE high airflow screening Louvre, with the same external visual appearance as the rain defense models, can be used. Providing a coherent visual appearance, these models can be combined with operating Louvres, blanking panels and acoustic modules.

NON RAIN DEFENSE/LOUVRE SCREENING

RAIN DEFENSE/ VITAL SERIES OPERATING LOUVRES SCREENS AND GRATINGS

Operating Louvres can be used for both natural, as well as smoke and heat ventilation. Utilising an attractive, economical low profile, purpose designed Louvre ventilator. Ventilators are fully tested and compliant to the latest European test standard for smoke ventilation, BS EN 12101: Part 2 2003. Available in a range of blade materials, including aluminium, insulated aluminium, polycarbonate, single, double and triple glazed, units can be supplied with blade insulation values as low as 0.66 W/m2 °K. Pile weather seals fitted to blade edges further minimise heat loss as tested to BS 5368 Parts 1 & 2. Mode of operation consists of 24v ‘drive open/drive close’, 240v ‘drive open/drive close’, Pneumatic ‘air to open’, pneumatic ‘air to close’, and manual operation. Units are available with insect mesh, bird screen and security grids and can be either unfinished aluminium, natural anodised or polyester powder coated.

The ‘jewel in the crown’ of the INNIVATE performance Louvre system is the Rain Defense and VITAL series Louvres. Proven under test to resist rainwater entry whilst being subjected to high airflows, the twin blade horizontal and the triple blade, vertical Louvre systems are the perfect solution where the restriction of water entry is critical whilst a good level of airflow is required. The VITAL series with its ‘chameleon like’ architectural mesh treatments provides a welcome change for the designer to incorporate performance Louvres into his façade without compromising the visual aesthetic.

INNIVATE screens and grating systems provide a beautifully consistent, uniform aesthetic treatment to the building façade. Available in a variety of crimped aluminium profiles, with blade pitches typically between 30 to 60 mm, screens can provide trafficable and non-trafficable solutions. With no fasteners to worry about, you can be sure of providing a secure, tamper free and economic solution to meet your sun screening and access needs. Manufactured from aluminium, the full range of coating options are available including, anodised, polyester powder coating and PVDF finishes.

TYPES OF LOUVRE

Louvre nomenclatures can often be difficult to understand and assemble. So let’s consider a typical model; say the 50 mm pitch, twin bank, horizontal architectural line Louvre model:‘AI-5020’

Breaking this down into its constituent parts:

AI = ARCHITECTURAL LINE - INNIVATE (no visible support mullions) 50 = 50mm BLADE SPACING (pitch of the Louvre blades)2 = THE NUMBER OF LOUVRE BANKS IN THE SYSTEM0 = SIGNIFIES MODIFICATION NUMBER

Other systems consist of:

Ml = MULLION LINE (visible support mullions)Vl = VITAL SERIES75 = 75mm BLADE SPACING1, 2 or 3 = THE NUMBER OF LOUVRE BANKS IN THE SYSTEM

UNDERSTANDING THE LOUVRE NOMENCLATURE

INNIVATE PerformanceLouvre Model: AI-7530

INNIVATE PerformanceLouvre Model: AI-5020

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VITAL SERIES LOUVRESLouvre Models

TECHNICAL INFORMATIONPressure Drop Curves

VITAL Series Louvres

INNIVATELouvre Model

Blade Spacing (mm)

Blade Depth (mm)

System Depth (mm)

Blade Configuration

Front Blade Orientation

Rear Blade Orientation

Airflow Velocity in m/s Airflow Coefficient*

Airflow Class

Rain Defence Rating

Airflow Rating

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5

VI Series 50 65 180 Double Mesh Vertical A A A A A A C D 0.141 4 Excellent Fair

MI-20V 50 65 68 Double Vertical Vertical A A A A A A C D 0.16 4 Excellent Fair

MI-6520VP 65 120 230 Double Perforation** Vertical A A A A A A A A 0.226 3 Excellent Good

Rain Defence Class

* Alternative Airflow Co-efficients are available for panels larger than 1m x 1mDerived from 3rd party independent testing to BS EN 13030:2001

** Perforation measured free area to be > 45%

VI-50A1 6520VP-XXVI-50C1VI-50B1 VI-50D1

VI-50E1 MI-6520VP-XXVI-50G1VI-50F1 VI-50H1

A test panel of INNIVATE VITAL Series Performance Louvre undergoing testing to BS EN 13030:2001

A test panel of INNIVATE MI-6520VP Louvre undergoing testing to BS EN 13030:2001

A typical detail of INNIVATE VITAL Series Performance Louvre

A typical detail of INNIVATE MI-6520VP Performance Louvre

VI 50XX

FACE VELOCITY - metre/second (m/s) Data derived from BSRIA testing to BS EN13030:2001

STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

E D

ROP

- Pas

cal (

Pa)

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

600

500

400

300

200

100

0

1.5 to 2.5 m/s represents the ideal

design velocity

MI-6520VP


STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

E D

ROP

- Pas

cal (

Pa)

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

250

200

150

100

50

0


design velocity

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ARCHITECTURAL LINE LOUVRES(No Visible Mullions) - 50mm Louvre Spacing

TECHNICAL INFORMATIONPressure Drop Curves and Span Table

Model AI-5010 Model AI-5020 Model AI-5030

Architectural Line Louvres - 50mm Spacing


Blade Spacing (mm)

Blade Depth (mm)

System Depth (mm)

Blade Configuration




Airflow Class

Rain Defence Rating

Airflow Rating

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5

AI-5010 50 68 122 Single Horizontal Horizontal C D D D D D D D 0.361 2 Fair Very Good

AI-5020 50 134 138 Double Horizontal Horizontal A A A A A B C C 0.291 3 Excellent Good

AI-5030 50 137 138 Triple Horizontal Vertical A A A A A A B D 0.173 4 Excellent Fair

Rain Defence Class


AI 5020AI 5010

AI 5030




STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

E D

ROP

- Pas

cal (

Pa)

STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

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ROP

- Pas

cal (

Pa)

STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

E D

ROP

- Pas

cal (

Pa)

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

4.5

4

3.5

3

2.5

2

1.5

1

0.5

0

SUPPORT MULLION CENTRES (m)

MAXIMUM ACCEPTABLE VISIBLE DEFLECTION

BLA

DE

DEF

LEC

TIO

N m

m (M

IDPO

INT

)

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5

600

500

400

300

200

100

0

WIND LOAD (kPa) 1.01.5

2.02.5

3.03.5

4.04.5

5.0


design velocity


design velocity


design velocity

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MULLION LINE LOUVRES(Visible Mullions) - 50mm Blade Spacing

Model MI-5010 Model MI-5020 Model MI-5030

Mullion Line Louvres - 50mm Spacing


Blade Spacing (mm)

Blade Depth (mm)

System Depth (mm)

Blade Configuration




Airflow Class

Rain Defence Rating

Airflow Rating

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5

MI-5010 50 68 79 Single Horizontal Horizontal C D D D D D D D 0.361 2 Fair Very Good

MI-5020 50 134 147 Double Horizontal Horizontal A A A A A B C C 0.291 3 Excellent Good

MI-5030 50 137 147 Triple Horizontal Vertical A A A A A A B D 0.173 4 Excellent Fair

Rain Defence Class


MI 5020MI 5010

MI 5030


BLA

DE

DEF

LEC

TIO

N m

m (M

IDPO

INT

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STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

E D

ROP

- Pas

cal (

Pa) 100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

00.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5


STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

E D

ROP

- Pas

cal (

Pa)

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

E D

ROP

- Pas

cal (

Pa)


0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

600

500

400

300

200

100

0

4.5

4

3.5

3

2.5

2

1.5

1

0.5

0


0.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5


2.02.5

3.03.5

4.04.5

5.0


design velocity


design velocity


design velocity

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MULLION LINE LOUVRES(Visible Mullions) - 65mm Louvre Spacing

Model MI-6520 Model MI-6520V



Blade Spacing (mm)

Blade Depth (mm)

System Depth (mm)

Blade Configuration




Airflow Class

Rain Defence Rating

Airflow Rating

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5

MI-6510 65 68 79 Single Horizontal Horizontal Performance Data available on request

MI-6520 65 120 128 Double Horizontal Horizontal A A A A B C C D 0.248 3 Excellent Good

MI-6520V 65 120 128 Double Vertical Vertical A A A A A A A A 0.249 3 Excellent Good

Rain Defence Class


Model MI-6510


MI-6520V


STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

E D

ROP

- Pas

cal (

Pa)

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

100

180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0


design velocity

MI-6520


STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

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ROP

- Pas

cal (

Pa)

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

100

180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0


design velocity

C936 – Bencoolen MRT Station

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ARCHITECTURAL LINE LOUVRES(No Visible Mullions) - 75mm Louvre spacing

Model AI-7510 Model AI-7520 Model AI-7530

Architectural Line Louvres - 75mm Spacing


Blade Spacing (mm)

Blade Depth (mm)

System Depth (mm)

Blade Configuration




Airflow Class

Rain Defence Rating

Airflow Rating

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5

AI-7510 75 75 129 Single Horizontal Horizontal C D D D D D D D 0.372 2 Fair Very Good

AI-7520 75 141 142 Double Horizontal Horizontal A A B B B C C D 0.273 3 Excellent Good

AI-7530 75 144 142 Triple Horizontal Vertical A A A A A A B D 0.173 4 Excellent Fair

Rain Defence Class


AI 7520AI 7510

AI 7530


BLA

DE

DEF

LEC

TIO

N m

m (M

IDPO

INT

)


STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

E D

ROP

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cal (

Pa)

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0


STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

E D

ROP

- Pas

cal (

Pa)

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

200

180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

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ROP

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Pa)


0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

600

500

400

300

200

100

0

4.5

4

3.5

3

2.5

2

1.5

1

0.5

00.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5


2.02.5

3.03.5

4.04.5

5.0



design velocity


design velocity


design velocity

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Model MI 7510 Model MI 7520 Model MI 7530



Blade Spacing (mm)

Blade Depth (mm)

System Depth (mm)

Blade Configuration




Airflow Class

Rain Defence Rating

Airflow Rating

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5

MI-7510 75 75 79 Single Horizontal Horizontal C D D D D D D D 0.372 2 Fair Very Good

MI-7520 75 141 147 Double Horizontal Horizontal A A B B B C C D 0.273 3 Excellent Good

MI-7530 75 144 147 Triple Horizontal Vertical A A A A A A B D 0.173 4 Excellent Fair

Rain Defence Class


MULLION LINE LOUVRES(Visible Mullions) - 75mm Louvre Spacing

MI 7520MI 7510

MI 7530



BLA

DE

DEF

LEC

TIO

N m

m (M

IDPO

INT

)


0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

E D

ROP

- Pas

cal (

Pa) 200

180

160

140

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

4.5

4

3.5

3

2.5

2

1.5

1

0.5

00.8 0.9 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5

STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

E D

ROP

- Pas

cal (

Pa)



0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

0

STAT

IC P

RES

SUR

E D

ROP

- Pas

cal (

Pa)

0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5

600

500

400

300

200

100

0


2.02.5

3.03.5

4.04.5

5.0


design velocity


design velocity


design velocity

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ACOUSTIC LOUVRES

INNIVATE Noishield Louvres – Sound Transmission Loss (dB)

Octave Band Centre Frequency, Hz

Louvre Depth (mm)

63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

Model R 305 5 7 11 12 13 14 12 9

Model 2R 610 6 12 15 21 24 27 25 20

Model LP 305 4 5 8 9 12 9 7 6

Model 2LP 610 5 8 12 16 22 18 15 14

INNIVATE Slimshield Louvres – Sound Transmission Loss (dB)

Octave Band Centre Frequency, Hz

Louvre Depth (mm)

63 125 250 500 1k 2k 4k 8k

SL-100 100 5 4 5 6 9 13 14 13

SL-150 150 6 6 8 10 14 18 16 15

SL-300 300 6 7 10 12 18 18 14 13

SL-600 600 7 9 12 24 31 33 29 30

INNIVATE offer a complete range of high performance acoustic louvres to solve a wide range of environmental noise pollution issues. Acoustic louvre screens provide a high performance solution to unwanted noise levels without the need for additional architectural treatment. Ranging from 100mm to 610mm deep the acoustic screens can be employed on either a standalone basis or integrated within external facades. Manufactured from a range of materials the system can be coated with either Polyester Powder of PVF finishes.

Model R NoishieldTM Acoustic Louvres

SL-100 SlimshieldTM Acoustic Louvres

Model 2R NoishieldTM Acoustic Louvres


Model LP NoishieldTM Acoustic Louvres


Model 2LP NoishieldTM Acoustic Louvres


INNIVATE NoishieldTM Louvres INNIVATE SlimshieldTM Louvres

Royal Square – Irrawaddy Road

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All INNIVATE Performance Louvres are manufactured from high grade extruded aluminium to grades 6061 or 6063, tempers T5 or T6. This ensures the material has good mechanical properties (with ultimate tensile strengths of at least 152 MPa to 300 MPa), is heat treatable and weldable, and ideally suited for a range of architectural finishes including anodising, polyester powder and PVDF coatings. Aluminium is light in weight, (about one third of the weight of steel), which results in a lighter product, and therefore, more efficient use of transport. Aluminium is also corrosion resistant and is 100% recyclable, without loss of quality or strength.

Polyvinylidene fluoride, or polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) is a highly non-reactive and pure thermoplastic fluoropolymer produced by the polymerization of vinylidene difluoride. Used in a fine powder grade, the performance of any organic coatings (paint or powder) relies heavily on the quality of pre-treatment applied, resin and pigmentation. With aluminium the pre-treatment is of utmost importance. Chemical resistance and resistance to UV light are the strengths of PVDF coatings. PVDF has come to dominate the curtainwall and metal façade markets because of its weatherability, along with the long paint warranties offered by paint manufacturers.

CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS

PVDF COATINGS

COLOUR ANODISING

COLOURS

POWDER COATINGS

CARE AND CLEANING

Anodising is a simple electrochemical process that forms a protective coating of aluminium oxide on the surface of the aluminium. The lifetime of the finish is proportional to the thickness of the anodic coating applied. Being a hard, durable, weather resistant substance that protects the base metal, the coating may be coloured by dyeing or may exhibit bronze tones through diffraction phenomena produced by the coating. The coating is integral to the metal and cannot peel or flake.

In most situations PVDF and Powder coatings exhibit excellent colour consistency. However, Contractors must be careful to have their metal coated at the same time in the same place whenever possible to reduce the probability of colour variation caused by different batches of paint or application conditions. Often there can be distinct colour variation within three and four coat metallic PVDF coatings. Likewise when applying anodised finishes the installer should be aware of the variability expected from anodised Louvres. A qualified installer will be able to segregate Louvres by elevation to obtain a consistent effect. Sorting may also be required with metallic painted coatings.

Care should be taken when applying touch-up paints as a perfect match is unlikely between a factory applied finish and a finish applied in the field. Touch-up paint should never be sprayed on, but applied lightly with a brush.

Choice of colours for both Powder Coating and PVDF finishes can be taken from the standard RAL or BS colour ranges. Generally this will provide a good source of reference for colour matching. Metallic and Exotic colour choices are available but prone to a greater degree of colour variation as well as increased cost. It should be noted that when coating a Louvre system, 1m2 of paint does not coat 1m2 of Louvre due to the developed area of the product. Typically coating ratios of 1:3 to 1:7.5 are applied, making the choice of coating a key factor in the final cost of an application.

Unlike many commercially available systems, the INNIVATE Louvre is fully extruded to ensure a consistent form and quality and is assembled using UV stabilised sealing gaskets and stainless steel ‘300 series’ fasteners. All Louvre modules are pre-assembled in factory conditions to ensure quality and consistency and pre-cut front Louvre blades (on architectural line systems) are easily and securely ‘clipped on’ on-site, to minimise site installation time and provide a quick and easy assembly.

Powder paint is simply pigment encapsulated in a powdered resin. Powder coatings and liquid coatings made from the same resin and pigment will have practically the same performance characteristics. For a given resin, the decision to use a powder or liquid coating is simply a question of application technique.

The real advantage of powder is the reduction in air pollution compared to liquid coatings. When powders are cured in an oven they emit no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s). A disadvantage of powder can be large batch sizes that are typically required by powder coatings. One note of caution about powders: they are prone to ‘orange peel’ and the coating may appear to be textured.

Care must also be taken when cleaning painted aluminium. Regardless of the technique used, a good habit is to test the cleaning method in an inconspicuous area first. As there are many different kinds of coating, it is always advisable to consult the Louvre/paint manufacturer to recommend a cleaning technique to avoid negating the product warranty. Do not use an abrasive cleaning technique or use harsh acidic or alkaline cleaners as they may destroy the finish. Also solvents must be used with care, as they can stain the finish. Usually it is recommended to periodically wash down the Louvres with a mild detergent solution in clean water.

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