Very few metals are able to compete with the versatility that stainless steel can offer. The material, once processed, can offer multiple surface finishes and textures which can be mixed, blasted, etched, embossed and polished to create a surface appearance and reflectivity no others can match. In addition to this, it’s strength, hardness and corrosion resistance makes it a unique material for design, malleable enough, that in the right fabricators hands, offers infinite possibilities.
1. Patterned Finishes: Rimex Metals offer a wide range of random and symmetrical pattern designs that are modern and attractive in appearance. These patterned finishes provide an aesthetic appeal to stainless steel surfaces.
2. Oil Canning Reduction: The patterned finishes help reduce oil canning, which refers to the visible waviness or distortion on the surface of the panel. By providing improved optical flatness in gauges 1.5mm or above, Rimex’s textured products minimize oil canning, making them ideal for cladding systems.
3. Durability: The presence of a patterned finish will also help hide scratches, dents, and impact damage. Unlike smooth surfaces that reveal even the lightest impact, Rimex's textured finishes are designed to withstand damage, making them a sensible choice for use in high traffic areas.
4. Long-Term Cost Savings: The strength and durability of Rimex's patterned finishes result in reduced maintenance and replacement costs over time. This is particularly beneficial in applications such as elevators, columns, doors, and other areas where long-term cost savings are desired.
5. Low Friction Services: The patterning process used in Rimex’s products, reduce the contact area, resulting in lower friction. This feature is particularly useful in industries such as food, drink, and photography, where friction-related issues are common.
6. Heat Insulation and Dissipation: Rimex's patterned finishes are favoured in the appliance industry due to their ability to provide heat insulation and dissipation advantages. This feature is beneficial for applications that require temperature control.
7. Weight Saving: The patterning process employed by Rimex, increases the strength and rigidity of the metal, allowing for the use of lighter gauges. This leads to cost and weight savings in various applications.
8. Reflective Surfaces: Rimex's patterned finishes are used in the lighting industry to break up glare, providing more comfortable and visually appealing lighting solutions. Our bead blasted finish can also be controlled, therefore making it possible to achieve specific LRV’s (Light Reflectance Values).
9. ColourTex®: Rimex offers the ColorTex® Finishes that provide vibrant appearances and perspectives. These types of finishes are different from painted or other coloured metal products, making them suitable for both internal and external application.
9a. The ColorTex® surface colour is achieved through thickening the naturally present passive oxide layer, which in turn leads to light interference effects between the surface of the film and the surface of the stainless steel. We affectionately refer to the visible ‘colour’ is a ‘living colour’ that will change with the angle of inspection and environmental lighting.
10. Additional Corrosion Resistance: The ColorTex® process has been shown to enhance the resistance of stainless steel to corrosive elements in exterior applications on buildings. This feature extends the lifespan of the stainless steel surfaces.
11. Signs: ColorTex® finishes are ideal for creating lively and vibrant signs that do not tarnish, offering long-lasting visual appeal.
12. T22 Colored Finishes: The T22 range of colored products, produced via a deposition Process (PVD), offers solid-colored effects commonly available in core thicknesses. These finishes cater to the specific needs of the design and signage industries.
13. GranexTM Finishes: GranexTM finishes provide an attractive appearance with reduced reflectivity. They offer different levels of coarseness, yet maintaining a beautiful lustre allowing for varied design applications.
14. Consistent Bead Blast Finish on Sheet Material: Rimex's expertise in raw material selection and manufacturing, ensures consistent bead blast finishes on sheet materials. This expertise sets us apart from other manufacturers in providing variety along with high-quality finishes.
15. Raw Material Management: Rimex's expertise in raw material selection and handling ensures that the standard of their stainless steel finishes remains consistently high.