DuraBlack Vehicle Compliance Plates are manufactured from DuraBlack anodised aluminium, a premium material engineered for extreme outdoor durability. Unlike standard plates, DuraBlack’s image is beneath the surface, making it resistant to abrasion, saltwater, fuels, solvents, UV exposure, and extreme temperatures.
These plates are specifically designed for automotive compliance applications, ensuring permanent, legible identification that meets regulatory requirements. The deep black marking delivers exceptional contrast and readability, while the material’s rugged performance guarantees long-term durability under harsh vehicle operating conditions.
DuraBlack plates are ideal for vehicle compliance labels, under-bonnet information plates, serial number tags, and other critical identification uses where reliability and longevity cannot be compromised.
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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 |
| Engraving | Laser Engraving |
| Hanging Method | Options |
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