Aluminum test panel Q-PANEL

for quality control

Q-PANEL Aluminum test substrates from Q-Lab minimize metal variability as a source of bias in critical tests. Made from widely-available aluminum alloys, they are clean, consistent, convenient and economical. A wide range of panel sizes and types are available for immediate shipment from stock. Panels are stored completely clean and, in most cases, can be used right out of the box. Minimizing Variability in Coatings Testing For coatings tests to be reliable and reproducible, they must be performed on a substrate that is consistent from test to test. Unfortunately, ordinary commercial aluminum displays wide variations in the surface properties that affect the bonding of coatings. This is due to variations in surface texture, cleanliness, and chemistry. The result is that ordinary aluminum is unsuitable for many coatings tests. This is a similar problem to that of providing standardized steel surfaces. Q-PANEL aluminum test substrates from Q-Lab address this issue by minimizing metal variability as a source of bias in critical paint, coating, and adhesion tests. For over 50 years, Q-PANEL aluminum test substrates have been recognized as the world standard for a consistent and uniform test surface for paints, plating, adhesives, sealants, and other coatings. Thousands of labs around the world use millions of our aluminum test panels every year for color development, weathering exposures, salt spray and corrosion testing, physical properties testing, and quality control. A wide range of panel sizes and types are available for immediate shipment from stock - see Q-PANEL Aluminum Specification Bulletin for a complete list.