ZARGES cases are built from high-grade aluminum, which outperforms plastic where strength, reliability and environmental performance are required.
12 REASONS ALUMINUM
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Aluminum Is a Good Conductor of Electricity and Heat
Aluminum is an excellent conductor of electricity and heat. Aluminum rackmount cases for electronic installations are inherently shielded.
Aluminum Is Non-Flammable
Aluminum does not spark when struck, and aluminum shavings do not burn.
Aluminum Is Light and Highly Robust
The density of aluminum is only 0.094 to 0.101 lb/in³ (2.6 to 2.8 g/cm³). This is only approx. 1/3rd of the density of steel. Despite its low weight aluminum is very strong.
Aluminum Is Impervious to Water Vapor
Even under extremely long-term storage conditions, it is impossible for moisture to penetrate the material. By means of welding it is possible to fabricate an aluminum case so that it is moisture tight.
Aluminum Is Not Sensitive to Impact and Is Very Strong
Although the surface may be dented as a result of impact, the impact energy is absorbed by the deformation to better protect the contents.
Aluminum Is Magnetically Neutral
Aluminum is free of ferromagnetism. This material characteristic can be of great significance for certain application areas.
Aluminum Is Impervious to Extreme Temperature Fluctuations
Within a temperature range of -238°F to +302°F (-150 to +150°C) the material characteristics remain constant.
Aluminum Is Fully Recyclable
Aluminum is one of the most highly recycled materials, and can be recycled over and over again — A longer service life means fewer replacement cases and less waste.
Aluminum Is Resistant to Corrosion and Has a Built-In Defensive Response
On contact with oxygen the surface develops an oxide layer which reforms immediately if damage occurs.
Aluminum Is Resistant to UV Radiation
Long storage periods and usage under exposure to UV radiation have no effect on this material.
Aluminum Is Hygienic and Readily Decontaminated
The smooth non-porous surface is easy to clean and emission-free. Aluminum cases are suited to areas with strict hygiene requirements, and are easy to decontaminate.
Aluminum Is Easily Machinable
All the most widely used machining processes — milling, drilling, grinding, cutting, welding, molding, etc. — can be used with aluminum, and carried out more efficiently than with other materials.
Surface Finishing
of Aluminum.
Powder-Coated Aluminum
One to several layers of powder coating are electrostatically applied to the base material. The coating protects against wear and corrosion, and can also be tuned for non-stick properties, sliding properties, or thermal insulation.
Anodized Aluminum
Electrolytic oxidation (anodizing) provides high resistance to abrasion and corrosion. The result is an extremely hard, scratch-resistant surface — and unlike bare aluminum, the anodized layer is not electrically conductive.
