Durablack is a rigid, long-lasting black aluminium material specially made for outdoor and industrial labels. It’s designed to be laser-engraved, producing sharp white text and graphics that stand out clearly. It holds up against harsh weather, chemicals, UV rays, and abrasion.
Perfect for Asset tags, compliance plates, Signage, trailer plates, QR/bar-code labels, outdoor signage, UID marking, industrial/military labels, solar farm markers, nameplates
Durablack is ideal for outdoor use and demanding environments. It can be fixed with adhesive, screws or rivets and is widely used across industries like defence, mining, utilities, transport and manufacturing.
Durablack is a premium matte black anodised aluminium designed for permanent laser marking in the harshest environments. Meeting strict MIL-STD-810G and MIL-STD-130 military standards, it offers exceptional resistance to UV, chemicals, abrasion, and salt spray. Below are answers to the most common questions about Durablack’s properties, applications, and performance.
What is DuraBlack made from?
DuraBlack is a matte black anodised aluminium specifically engineered coating for high-contrast laser marking.
How durable is DuraBlack?
Extremely durable! DuraBlack meets stringent US military standards, ensuring long-term performance in extreme conditions.
What environments can DuraBlack withstand?
It is resistant to UV exposure, chemicals, salt spray, and abrasion, making it suitable for marine, defence, aerospace, industrial, and outdoor applications.
Does DuraBlack require an overlaminate or coating?
No. It's anodised surface seals and protects the image without additional coatings or laminates.
How is the marking applied to DuraBlack?
Markings are produced using CO₂ or fibre laser engraving, creating crisp, permanent, high-contrast graphics and text.
Can colour be added to Durablack?
Colour could be added by UV full colour printing or sandblast and paintfill, but the print would not have the same durability and would crack or fade over time. So, best not to add a colour element to durablack.
What applications is DuraBlack best suited for?
It is ideal for compliance plates, equipment nameplates, safety signage, control panel labels, and asset tags.
Will the markings fade over time?
No, when used as intended, DuraBlack markings remain clear and legible for the lifetime of the asset.
Is DuraBlack lightweight?
Yes, its aluminium construction offers excellent strength without adding excessive weight, which is vital in aerospace and transport applications.
| Durability | OUTDOOR OK |
| Thickness | 0.5mm |
| Material | Annodised Aluminium |
| Colour | Black |
| Weight | g |
| Engraving | Laser Engraving |
| Hanging Method | Options |