Aama2603 02
Aama2603 02
Aama2603 02
AAMA 2603-02
Voluntary Specification,
Performance Requirements
and Test Procedures For
Pigmented Organic Coatings
on Aluminum Extrusions
and Panels
M A N U F A C T U R E R S A S S O C I A T I O N
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface...................................................................................1
1.0 Scope...............................................................................1
2.0 Purpose............................................................................1
3.0 Definitions........................................................................1
6.0 Tests................................................................................2
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SUPERCEED 4.2 Coatings shall be visibly free from flow lines, streaks,
blisters or other surface imperfections in the dry-film state
AAMA 603, "Voluntary Performance Requirements and on exposed surfaces when observed at a distance of 3 m (10
Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on ft) from the metal surface and inspected at an angle of 90
Extruded Aluminum;" and degrees to the surface.
AAMA 605, "Voluntary Specification for High 4.3 The total dry-film thickness utilizing the ASTM D 1400
Performance Organic Coatings on Architectural Extrusions method shall be calculated to be a minimum of 20 microns
and Panels;" as well as all revisions to these documents. (0.8 mil) on significant exposed surfaces. Eighty percent of
the measurements shall meet or exceed 20 microns (0.8
AAMA 2603 involves editorial changes only. The mil) total film thickness. In no case shall measurements be
performance criteria is equal to AAMA 603. below 17 microns (0.68 mil) or 85% of the film thickness
specified. Film thickness specified may be increased to be
consistent with color selection and type of coating as
1.0 SCOPE recommended by the coating manufacturer.
1.1 This specification describes test procedures and NOTE: Due to the complexities of extrusion dies and
performance requirements for pigmented organic coatings limitations of application equipment, it may not be possible
applied to aluminum extrusions and panels. to achieve minimum recommended dry film thickness on all
areas of an extrusion, such as inside corners and channels.
1.2 This specification covers factory-applied spray For details of these affected areas, contact the coating
coatings only. applicator prior to painting.
1.3 The primary units of measure in this document are 4.4 A multi-stage cleaning and pre-treatment system is
metric. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as required to remove organic and inorganic surface soils,
the standard. The values given in parentheses are for remove residual oxides, and apply a chemical conversion
reference only. coating to which organic coatings will firmly adhere.
6.7.2 Salt Spray Resistance NOTE: The use of a ruled plastic grid is recommended as
an aid in evaluating this type of failure. A 6 mm (1/4 in)
6.7.2.1 Procedure grid is suggested as most practical for the usual specimen.
Score the film sufficiently deep to expose the base metal In using the grid, the number of squares in which one or
using a sharp knife or blade instrument. Expose the sample more points of failure are found is related to the total
for 1,500 hours according to ASTM B 117 using a 5% salt number of squares covering the significant area of the
solution. Remove and wipe sample dry. Immediately apply specimen to get a percentage figure as used in the
tape (Permacel 99 or equivalent) 20 mm (3/4 in) wide over tabulation. In some instances, the rating numbers may be
scored area by pressing down firmly against coating to used as factors with exposure time intervals related thereto,
eliminate void and air pockets. Sharply pull tape off at a to produce a performance index number which very
right angle to plane of the surface being tested. accurately indicates relative quality.
6.7.2.2 Performance 6.8 WEATHER EXPOSURE
Minimum rating of seven on scribe or cut edges and a
minimum blister rating of eight within the test specimen 6.8.1 Outdoor Exposure
field, in accordance with the following Table 1 and Table 2
(Reference ASTM D 1654). 6.8.1.1 Procedure
Expose six samples representing typical products on an
TABLE 1 - Rating of Failure at Scribe (Procedure A) exposure rack for one year in Southern Florida at a 45
Representative Mean Creepage from Scribe degree angle facing South. Exposure site should be inland
Millimeters Inches (Approx.) Rating Number at least 3.2 km (2 miles).
Zero 0 10
Over 0 to 0.5 0 to 1/64 9 6.8.1.2 Performance
Over 0.5 to 1.0 1/64 to 1/32 8 No checking, crazing or loss of adhesion after taping and
Over 1.0 to 2.0 1/32 to 1/16 7 only a slight chalking and slight fading.
Over 2.0 to 3.0 1/16 to 1/8 6
Over 3.0 to 5.0 1/8 to 3/16 5 NOTE: Film approval is not dependent on Outdoor
Over 5.0 to 7.0 3/16 to 1/4 4 Exposure Test, but failure of a color should be reported to
Over 7.0 to 10.0 1/4 to 3/8 3 the coating supplier and a revision of the coating process
Over 10.0 to 13.0 3/8 to 1/2 2 requested prior to additional shipments.
Over 13.0 to 16.0 1/2 to 5/8 1
Over 16.0 Over 5/8 0
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