Titus woodgrain and natural
stone finishes enhance architectural spaces by providing a seamless blend
between our HVAC units and their surrounding areas.
Crafted through the process
of sublimation, these finishes are easy to clean and do not require the same
upkeep as traditional products. Titus currently offers more than 40 options in
either a smooth gloss or textured finish, which will not deteriorate due to
moisture, extreme temperatures and/or corrosion.
As the architectural
industry searches for alternative materials to meet the growing demand for LEED
and GREEN builds, Titus is proud to say we are the first commercial-HVAC
company to bring this cutting-edge technology into the U.S. market.
Preparation and Coating:
The raw aluminum surface
receives a traditional pretreatment of a chemical conversion, creating a thin
layer of amorphous oxide with coating. Electrostatic guns then apply a 2.5 mils
layer of nonhazardous powder paint. The polymerization is done with a 400°F temperature for 20 minutes. The base coat ensures
adequate hardness of the final product, and protects the aluminum from light,
weather, abrasion and humidity.
Decoration:
Next, a preprinted film
transfer with organic photosensitive pigments and cellulose resin is completely
wrapped around the product. The profile is positioned on the surface of a
movable trolley, and air is removed through a vacuum-suction system. The result
is a perfect thermoprint.
The trolley is then placed
into a special oven, wherein the decoration is effected, turning the ink
pigments from solid into gas and back to solid inside the paint layer. After
cooling, the film is removed. Combined with other breakthrough technologies we
apply to the endeavor, this process accounts for why our system is a global
leader in color coating quality.
Current Offerings:
With it being ideal to coat
fully assembled products, Titus woodgrain and natural stone finishes are only
available for the CT product line, Omni, and Spectrum. We are in the process of
adding ML diffusers and other architectural products into the mix. Our
partnership with Hunter Douglas will be on display at the 2015 AHR Expo, as
Titus’ booth will feature our products for the Gladius Ceiling (Omni) and 300C
Plank System (ML).
Please direct
questions toward Titus Communications (communications@titus-hvac.com)
and/or Titus' GRD Application Product Manager Mark Costello
(mcostello@titus-hvac.com).
