Bradleys SteelAge® Range
SteelAge is a superior range of the highly trending chemical blackening style finishes formulated for external and internal use. Designed to capture the blackened steel effect through a multi-stage surface conversion process to retain an outstanding decorative finish which is highly protective and more durable than traditional chemical blackening. Excellent for architectural applications and ideally suited to public spaces and high-traffic areas due to its superior resistance to wear and tear, and with no danger of dirtying or damaging clothing or property.
SteelAge is available in three finishes:
• Fired Steel
• Burnished Steel
• Aged Bronze Stipple
Suitable for Architectural Metalwork:
• Aluminium
• Mild Steel
• Stainless Steel
• Cast Metals
• Zinc based substrates
• Qualizinc
Properties
• Excellent appearance characteristics
• Zero risk of staining clothing or paving areas
• No damage or weakening to the substrate
• Chemically stable
• Exterior & Interior
• Instant varied finish
• 25 Year anti-corrosion
• Up to 30 year Warranty (dependant upon environment and substrate)
Durability
• Accelerated Weathering Test ISO 16474-2 2-10 (1000 hrs) > = 90% Gloss retention
• Acetic Acid Salt Spray Test ISO 9227 Passed 1008 hrs < 16mm2 corrosion / 10cm
Fire Rating
• Tested to A2-s1,d0 on Mild Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminium
• Where A2-s1,d0 is required please contact Bradleys for fire rated specification
Repair & Maintenance
• Mild Steel + Qualizinc + SteelAge: design life of over 60 years
• Aluminium + SteelAge: design life of over 30 years
• Stainless Steel + SteelAge: design life of over 60 years
• Cast Iron + Qualzinc + SteelAge: design life of over 60 years
• Mild Steel + Galvanising + SteelAge: design life of over 30 years subject to Galvanising DFT and fettling standards
• Simple and easy to clean with pH neutral water and soft cloth or sponge
• Expected life to first maintenance – 30 years
Advantages against chemical blackening
• No dangerous chemicals used for blackening
• No inconsistencies due to atmospheric conditions
• No adverse damage or reaction to the substrate
Environmental
• Embodied carbon: A1-A3 (production stage) 3.70 kg CO₂ eq/kg
• Recyclability: Can be removed for the base material to be recycled or re-used
