MadModder
The Shop => Metal Stuff => Topic started by: BillTodd on November 01, 2012, 01:50:06 PM
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Hi,
I've been trying to source some PVC coated aluminium. Not that many moons ago we used to buy it from RS in small sheets which we refered to as 'elephant hide' .
The PVC coating is similar to the coating used on steel roofing/sidings sheet - tough as a tough thing.
Anyone know what i mean and know of a source?
Bill
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Hi
I know of one source, I've got some in my garage. :D
1.8mm thick with a grey coating.
what sort of quantity were you looking for?
Roy
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For now I need a piece 700 x500
But, I'd really like to know a commercial supplier (just in case the this thing I'm building actually sells)
Is there any trade name or suppliers name on it?
Bill
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Yike, thats 28"x20"
the pieces I've got aren't half that size, they are covers from old GPO connection panels.
sorry I can'help you.
Roy
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Maybe you could get an outfit liks this, which says it does textured finishes, to powder coat some aluminium for you:
http://www.capalex.co.uk/powder_coating.html
Probably no good unless/until you go into mass production, unless you can persuade them to do you a fairly large sample.
Andy
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Worst case you could make your own using a product similar to this. http://www.herculiner.com/ (http://www.herculiner.com/)
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Worst case you could make your own using a product similar to this. http://www.herculiner.com/ (http://www.herculiner.com/)
Thanks,
That's interesting stuff - but is too industrial for the our rather 'arty' purpose (professional music mixing desk) :)
Maybe you could get an outfit liks this, which says it does textured finishes, to powder coat some aluminium for you:
http://www.capalex.co.uk/powder_coating.html
Probably no good unless/until you go into mass production, unless you can persuade them to do you a fairly large sample.
Andy
That may be the answer if all else fails :beer:
It just seems strange to me how a material, that was used everywhere in the electronics industry, has just vanished. :scratch:
Bill