Enamel does not increase the building’s fire load. Architecture, signs and boards made of enamel and steel are non-flammable and resistant to temperatures between -60°C and +450°C.
Enamelled panels are made of purely inorganic materials and therefore remain intact, even in the event of a fire. No toxic vapours are emitted in direct contact with fire.
Thanks to the glass-smooth enamel surface, there is no breeding ground for bacteria and other organisms. The enamelled surfaces do not release any harmful substances such as solvents or toxic heavy metals.
Architects, engineers and designers love enamel because of its phenomenal scope for design. This versatile material is highly pliable and resilient. Round or angular shapes, curved or structured – there are almost no limits to the variety of ways it can be used.
Since steel is used as the base material, the shape is mouldable, ductile and permanently stable. Much of what is possible in metal is also possible in vitreous enamel. By fusing the high-quality colour pigments into glass at over 800°C, the colours remain bright and brilliant for decades without fading. This is because enamelling creates an inseparable bond between glass and metal, which lasts a lifetime.
Vitreous enamel elements can also be printed in many different designs or patterns. The fusing process ensures that the design retains its high visual quality for decades. It is also possible to create ceramic surfaces or stone imitations.
Enamel coatings offer long-lasting corrosion protection. There is no formation of rust or contact corrosion. Even intense sunlight cannot change the colour of enamelled surfaces. Vitreous enamel is also especially resistant to acids and highly resistant to aggressive substances, including salt-laden air.
Dirt-repellent, easy to clean, abrasion-resistant and graffiti-proof
As there is no static charge, no dust fall or brake dust is attracted. Adhesives and other chemical substances such as graffiti residues can be easily removed from the smooth-as-glass vitreous enamel surfaces.
The vitreous enamel-metal composite is manufactured using environmentally optimised processes. When it comes to raw materials, we ensure environmentally friendly procurement. The finished products consist of naturally harmless materials. Unlike other high-tech materials, vitreous enamel is not harmful to people or the environment. Vitreous enamel products are recyclable and can be returned to the material cycle at the end of the product life cycle.
