Axolotl Sheet MetalSPECIFICATION DATA SHEET

Product Description

and designers the ability to specify pre-aged panels on a new build or rennovation, avoiding bright and inconsistent ‘fresh’ metal, while ensuring the charateristics of the solid metal are retained.

The organic nature of the ageing process enables an intended inconsistency in the panels, just as the material would do naturally if left for several years. It also works well in highability to topcoat the metals for further protection.

Axolotl is able to supply sheets pre-aged, and cut to your requirements. Axolotl can also age fabricated items supplied to us.

Axolotl Sheet Metals are natural sheet metals that are chemically aged to a set patina. The aesthetic beauty of the patina is achieved through various proprietry technologies held by Axolotl.

Due to the natural oxidisation and idiosuncrasies in the sheet metals, Axolotl Sheet Metals are bound by the inherent properties of the material. Axolotl recommends its clients acknowledge that they understand the outcomes as outlined below:

outcome of the desires patina. This may lead to variations in colour and shade.

folding, bending etc should be supplied by a thired party to Axolotl, after the fabrication has occurred/

priduct and may even be highlighted via the ageing process.

they would like Axolotl to match to they must provide the sample at the time of order, and all work will be carried out to match as best as possible.

Custom patination of sheet metals must be performed with the direction of an approved sample.

oss polyurethane. This top coat application may enhance or dull the patina and will ‘lock in’ and patina from further ageing.

l result in the natural oxidisation of the sheet metals over time.

MaintenanceSealed Metals: Clean Axolotl Sheet Metal surfaces with a soft cloth, warm water and mild detergents only. Never use any solvents, thinners, caustics or powder cleansers. Do not use abrasives as this will potentially scratch or remove the aging.

Unsealed Metals: Caustion is to be used when cleaning unsealed metals as it in their characteristic to continue to change. The

manent. Never use any solvents, thinners, caustics or powder cleansers. Do not use abrasives as this will potentially scratch or remove the aging.

AgingPatina’s are added to the sheet metals either through the application of chemicals or heat. Each individual panel will react

Installation

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Preparation Before application it may be necessary to clean, brush, or degrease the surface that the Axolotl Shee Metal t is being applied to of any dust or oils. In some installations, depending on the adhesive used, it may be necessary to prepare the back of the Axolotl Sheet Metal by sanding or scuffing. Some adhesives may also require the use of solvents or recommended primer by the adhesive manufacturer.

Layout & Patterns Preparation of the area to be covered and the layout of the Axolotl Sheet Metal is the same as designing for a tile. Time spent preparing the work area will pay off immensely. A preliminary dry fit of Axolotl Sheet Metal allows for arrangements and orientation of individual sheets, patterns, textures, and colours before final placement. It is recommended that each sheet be dry fitted exactly where it will be placed on horizontal or vertical surfaces. Numbering the sheets to track relocation before adhering is recommended and will save time.

Cutting Cutting straight lines and curves is best done prior to the Axolotl treatment. Axolotl Sheet Metals can also be cut with a metal shear, saw or tin snips for small alterations. Sharp blades and protection over the treated surface is recommended during handling.

Adhesives All adhesives should be tested prior to any installation including consideration of moisture and temperature in the planned environment. If the application is outdoors or in direct sunlight consideration to thermal expansion needs to be taken into account. Since Axolotl Sheet Metals are a veneer or natural metals it must expand and contract with the substrate or delamination may occur. We recommend consulting with your adhesive manufacturer to confirm it is suitable for the substrates and location. Adhesive suppliers include: 3M Australia and Harry Daines.

Lead TimesPlease confirm lead times prior to delivery/commencement of work. The minimum time required for any work carried out in our factory is generally 15-20 working days, however this may increase for large or intricate surfaces, or depend upon the existing factory workload.

Disclaimer: By signing Axolotl’s quotation clients are acknowledging that they understand the outcomes as outlined above.The information presented herein is supplied as a guide to those who handle, install or use this product. It is important that the end user makes a determination regarding the safety procedures utilised during use of this product and ensure they are adequate. Our application of written or spoken technical recommendations that we use to support the buyer/processor is based on our experience, according to the current state of knowledge in science and practice and are not binding and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship, and no additional obligations under the purchase contract.

NOTE FOR SPECIFIERS -

PLEASE ENSURE SPECIFICATION SHEET IS COPIED & ATTACHED TO TENDER DRAWINGS FOR THE REFERENCE OF ALL RELEVANT TRADES.

For further information, technical assistance or costing please contact:

Company Axolotl Group Pty LtdAddress 6 / 73 Beauchamp Road, Matraville, N.S.W, 2036.Phone 02 9666 1207Fax 02 9666 1210Email info@axolotl.com.auWebsite www.axolotl.com.au

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