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(1) What
is
ALLUMAGEL™
TM?
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ALLUMAGEL™
is a product that stores ultra-violet energy in a resin and emits this
energy as light. Commercially, at present, both green and blue
colors are available in the visible range. Other colors have been
developed. Specific information is available on request via email.
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(2)
What
are the characteristics of ALLUMAGEL™
technology that allows it to be versatile and practical?
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ALLUMAGEL™
is a resin based product that can be applied as a coating to most surfaces or
be molded into a solid for a specific design or product.
ALLUMAGEL™
bonds to many surfaces with
none or very little preparation, depending on the surface to be
coated. The
ALLUMAGEL™
application guide outlines the
best preparation for a range of
surfaces.
ALLUMAGEL™
will bond to metal, paper, glass, wood, concrete,
cloth and some plastics.
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(3) How
is ALLUMAGEL™
applied to a surface?
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ALLUMAGEL™
can be applied to
different surfaces using a variety of methods. If large areas are
to be coated, the use of an airless spray unit
will ensure the best and most economical method of coverage. Other
application methods include; brushing, rolling, screen printing etc.
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(4)
How
long does it take to cure? |
The curing time for the UV
formula is 3 minutes for
touch
cure and 2 hours for total cure. The chemical formula takes 20
minutes
for touch cure and 24 hours for total cure.
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(5)
Can ALLUMAGEL™
be mixed with other products such as paint to make it light emitting?
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ALLUMAGEL™
is a substance that will not work if mixed with other products.
The ALLUMAGEL™
formulation must not be changed in any way and the product must be
applied as per the recommendations to achieve the expected results.
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(6)
How long does ALLUMAGEL™
take to charge? |
ALLUMAGEL™
charges in daylight within 30 minutes and emits visible light in
darkness for over 24 hours. Hence
ALLUMAGEL™
can be a perpetual light source at night by charging during
daylight hours.
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(7)
How long does it emit visible light?
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Please
request technical data for actual light emission
values over time, via email.
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(8) Can ALLUMAGEL™
withstand
harsh climate
conditions?
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Yes,
ALLUMAGEL™
is resin based
and because of this is extremely durable under harsh climatic conditions and
broad temperature fluctuations. |
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(9)
Is
ALLUMAGEL™
safe to use for people and the Environment.
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There
are prescribed requirements to be followed when applying ALLUMAGEL™
in its uncured state. Protection is required for the operator and
surrounds.
ALLUMAGEL™
when
cured, is safe for people and the Environment. ALLUMAGEL™
should be treated in the same way as any polyester resin material.
Observe the safety instructions on the container.
ALLUMAGEL™
is not
radioactive.
Further
details can be gained by requesting information in an email to us. Click
here to send an email.
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(10)
Can ALLUMAGEL™
save energy?
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Yes,
ALLUMAGEL™
saves natural light from the sun by storing it during the day and
emitting it at night. This reduces the requirement to produce energy at
night specifically for lighting. |
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(11)
What are the uses of the ALLUMAGEL™
product?
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ALLUMAGEL™
is a light source visible in darkness.
Therefore
it can be used to delineate boundaries and edges for specific points,
property and roadways.
ALLUMAGEL™
actively emits light and is particularly effective in wet and foggy
conditions when water film prevents reflective materials from performing
efficiently.
ALLUMAGEL™
can be used to make light emitting signage boards to show information
and advertisements without the cost of installing or running power
lines.
ALLUMAGEL™
can also produce light in ignition free areas negating the risk and cost
of power lines and fittings.
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(12) ALLUMAGEL™
coverage
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The
coverage of ALLUMAGEL™
is dependent on the coating depth and the
method of application. The expected coverage from one liter of
ALLUMAGEL™
to a coating depth of one millimeter is approximately one square meter.
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