Specialty finishes including; Buff, Brush, Polish and more
Mechanical finishes
Anodizing
Nielsen offers Bright Dip, Etch and Clear anodized finishes using an automated 3 crane, 49 station lineal tank anodizing line
Length on standard hardware configuration is 12' 6"
Standard length is variable with a recommended length of 6' to 12' 6"
We offer a current pallet of 24 different anodized colors. Colors are organic dyes with the exception of Gold which is FAO (Ferric Ammonium
Oxciliate) which offers average light fastness
Maximum capacity is 111 racks per day or 44,000 lbs/111,000 sq ft
Coating is sealed in mid temperature nickel seal after anodizing and/or dying
Painting
Nielsen uses a continuous conveyor electrostatic vertical paint line
Paint system is designed for High Solids Polyester Baking enamels
Capable of lengths up to 12' 6" with a current recommended minimum length of 8' 6"
Q/C testing incudes; Pencil Hardness Testing, X-hatch Adhesion, MEK Rub Test, Boiling Water Test, Gloss, Color and Film Thickness
Specialty Finishes
Nielsen offers a variety of lineal brush finishes using different grit brush wheels
Our lineal brush machine has the capability of brushing on 3 sides and with an additional pass can achieve 360 degree coverage
Brush wheels can be conformed to irregular surfaces
Maximum capacity is 90 lineal feet per minute
Part configuration and set-up time affect efficiency
Nielsen also offers a high polished bright finish
Parts are buffed on a semiautomatic buffing machine prior to racking and anodizing
Depending on the extrusion shap we have the capability of brushing and polishing different areas of the extrusions propr to anodizing
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