55HX - Premium Anodising Aluminium for architectural applications

Blackburns Metals is one of the UKs leading stockholders of high quality aluminium, stainless steel, copper alloys and thermoplastic sheet products

Blackburns’ nationwide network of service centres provides immediate stock availability and local service to a wide range of industries and market sectors. Local stock is enhanced by a central facility which carries over 10,000 tonnes of material in 200,000 sqft of warehouse space, all of which is available on a daily basis to each of the company’s service centres throughout the UK.

Focused on the requirements of customers, a significant investment has been made in fabrication and processing facilities, allowing Blackburns to supply material closer to final form, providing the option of bespoke sizes and finishes previously unavailable, creating a real option for a one-stop shop.

Blackburns remains responsive to the constant fluctuations in demand faced by industry and with the ability to supply most of the UK within 24hrs, is committed to building cost saving relationships with its customers.

55HX - Premium Anodising Aluminium for architectural applications

Blackburns Processing is the UK approved processor and distributor for 55HX®, a material developed to fulfil specifier’s demands for a high quality, high performance aluminium for interior and exterior applications.

55HX® composition and surface quality ensure it is especially suitable for decorative anodisation, with a large array of processing options and finishes it provides architects and designers with additional creative freedom. 55HX® aluminium is the ideal choice for facades, cladding, ceilings, walls and showcase designs and is available in a range of forms, sizes and gauges.

In addition to stock sheet sizes Blackburns can also process any size within its standard capabilities from the master coil stock which is kept in 1000mm, 1250mm and 1500mm widths.

55HX® Key Benefits

Colour Uniformity

Corrosion, UV and scratch resistant after anodising

Excellent deformation properties

Very good bending properties

Outstanding durability

Easy Cleaning

100% recyclable

Non-combustible (European Fire Class A1, NFPA 285)