EN-Construction-Product-Advantica Lighting - Advantica® GM | Product features
A proven solution for non-aggressive controlled environments with low traffic and minimal food contact.
We have been producing Advantica® GM pre-finished steel over several decades. It is a popular choice in controlled environments where traffic is low and where there is little risk of damage occurring to the product and minimal routine cleaning. It is suitable for use in areas where there is intermittent food contact only.
Advantica® GM is:
- Easy to clean.
- Safe for use where direct food contact is minimal.
Substrates available
- Hot-dip galvanised to EN 10346.
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EN-Construction-Product-Advantica Lighting - Advantica® GM | Typical properties
Advantica® GM typical properties table
| Properties | Test Standard | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal organic coating thickness |
μm | 25* | EN 13523-1 |
| Specular gloss (60°) | GU | 20-60 | EN 13523-2 |
| Adhesion on bending | T | 1 | EN 13523-7 |
| Flexibility (minimum bend radius) |
T | 3 | EN 13523-7 |
| Pencil hardness | HB-F | EN 13523-4 | |
| Scratch resistance | g | >1800 | EN 13523-12 |
| Abrasion resistance (Taber, 250 rev. 1kg, CS10 wheels) |
mg | <30 | EN 13523-16 |
| Corrosion resistance: Neutral salt spray |
hours | 360 | EN 13523-8 |
| Corrosion resistance: Humidity |
hours | 1000 | EN 13523-26 |
| Corrosion resistance category |
RC3** | EN 10169 | |
| UV resistance category | Ruv3 | EN 10169 | |
| CPI category | CPI3** | EN 10169 |
Notes
The figures contained in this table are typical properties and do not constitute a
specification. If forming pre-finished steel below 16°C please consult Tata Steel for further
information. If the product is ordered as anti-static, surface resistance will be between 106–109
Ω/cm2 according to ASTM D257.
*For high white shades higher coating thicknesses are required.
**Corrosion and humidity performance subject to specification such as minimal metallic
coating weight.
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EN-Construction-Product-Advantica Lighting - Advantica® GM | Testing and certification
Product testing
To ensure the integrity of Advantica® products, Tata Steel uses laboratory tests to measure their performance against corrosion, chemicals and abrasion. All testing of products is carried out to international standards.
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EN-Construction-Product-Advantica Lighting - Advantica® GM | Technical data
Manufactured with care
We manufacture Advantica® GM using a hot-dip galvanized substrate to EN 10346. Following a pre-treatment, an anti-corrosive primer is applied. A smooth polyester topcoat is applied on top of the primer. The nominal total organic coating thickness is 25µm.
The reverse side of the product has a backing coat which provides excellent adhesion to most forms of adhesive and insulation.
Forming and processing
Advantica® products can be formed and processed with various techniques including: cutting, shearing, notching, piercing, slitting, press braking, folding, roll forming, spinning and deep drawing.
Cleaning and maintenance
As there are so many different sorts and sources of cleaning products on today’s market, recommendations regarding use of the product is the responsibility of the detergent manufacturer. However, we strongly recommend that you follow the advice given below, which is based on our experience.
For details of the advice please refer to our Controlled environments brochure
Choice of colours
We can supply Advantica® GM in a variety of colours to meet your needs and design aims. In many cases, we can even match our product to a specific colour – please contact us for further information.
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