The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has developed a series of standards specifically targeting the coating of metal components for the window, door and curtainwall industry - AAMA 2603, 2604 and 2605. These standards set stringent requirements for durability, weatherability and aesthetics. By adhering to these standards, manufacturers can ensure that their coatings meet industry requirements and provide durable, aesthetically pleasing finishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The IFO is the only testing institute outside the United States that is accredited by the AAMA to carry out approval tests and submit them to the AAMA for official approval. For coating or anodising companies in Germany and other European countries, certification is particularly interesting if they want to open up a potential market in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The AAMA 2603 standard specifies basic requirements for coatings and focuses on aspects such as weather resistance, adhesion, flaking and colour stability. The AAMA 2603 tests use standards such as ASTM D968 (flaking and adhesion), ASTM D2244 (colour stability) and ASTM D4587 (weathering resistance). In addition, chemical resistance is also tested in accordance with ASTM D1308.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The AAMA 2604 standard places higher demands on coatings, especially for use in environments with extreme weather conditions. In addition to the test standards of AAMA 2603, additional standards such as ASTM D5894 (resistance to salt spray) and ASTM D3363 (scratch resistance) are used. Corrosion resistance is also assessed in accordance with ASTM D714 and ASTM D968.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The AAMA 2605 standard sets the highest requirements for coatings. It builds on the test standards of AAMA 2604 and includes even stricter standards. The test standards for AAMA 2605 include resistance to UV radiation, chemical substances, corrosion, scratch resistance and the ability to maintain colour and gloss stability over a long period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AAMA 2603, 2604 and 2605 testing is critical to ensure that coatings meet high performance and durability requirements. By using specific testing standards, manufacturers can ensure the quality and durability of their coatings and provide high quality solutions for various applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
AAMA certification offers a range of benefits for manufacturers and end users of metal components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The standards specify strict requirements for the durability of the coatings. This means that the coatings must be resistant to flaking, wear and chemical influences, which leads to a longer service life for the components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The AAMA standards ensure that the coatings can withstand the effects of UV radiation, moisture, temperature fluctuations and other environmental factors. As a result, the surfaces remain beautiful and colourfast for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The standards also emphasise the aesthetic quality of the coatings. This includes colour stability over a long period of time as well as the ability to maintain the gloss and appearance of the surfaces. As a result, the components look appealing and of high quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Compliance with the standards enables manufacturers to fulfil the requirements of the window, door and fa\u00e7ade industry. This is particularly important in order to obtain approval for products on the market and gain the trust of customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By using the AAMA test standards, manufacturers can guarantee the quality and durability of their coatings. This enables the provision of high-quality solutions for various applications that meet the needs and requirements of customers.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
AAMA-Zertifizierung: Hohe Anforderungen an Haltbarkeit und \u00c4sthetik f\u00fcr Metallbauteile Die American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) hat eine Reihe von Standards entwickelt, die speziell auf die Beschichtung von Metallbauteilen f\u00fcr die Fenster-, T\u00fcren- und Fassadenindustrie abzielen \u2013 die AAMA 2603, 2604 und 2605. Diese Standards legen strenge Anforderungen an Haltbarkeit, Witterungsbest\u00e4ndigkeit und \u00c4sthetik fest. Indem Hersteller […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":362,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-340","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ifo.le-an.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/340","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ifo.le-an.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ifo.le-an.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ifo.le-an.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ifo.le-an.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=340"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/ifo.le-an.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/340\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":483,"href":"https:\/\/ifo.le-an.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/340\/revisions\/483"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ifo.le-an.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/362"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ifo.le-an.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=340"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}