Quality Control - Spectrum International

Quality Control

Through the use of our non-chromate pretreatment system and our highly automated paint line, Spectrum is able to produce top quality finishes with consistent results. With this technology and our Quality Assurance team inspecting every job for color, mil thickness, appearance and multiple other performance specifications, you can be assured of the best finish possible.

Test panels can be run with project material
AAMA specification tests are conducted on these sample panels to ensure a quality product. The test results are kept on file for future reference. Some of the tests done include:

• Impact resistance - Acid resistance
  

• Adhesion - Mortar resistance
  

• Mil thickness - Pencil hardness
  

Quality Assurance Protocol

On-Line Inspection

• Proper paint coverage                  Per customer prints
  

• Visual / appearance                     AAMA 2605, section 4.2
  

• Dry film thickness                        AAMA 2605, section 4.3
  

• Gloss                                         AAMA 2605, section 7.2
  

• Color                                         AAMA 2605, section 7.1
  

• Pencil hardness                           AAMA 2605, section 7.3
  

QA Test Panels

• Film thickness
  

Dry adhesion (cross-hatch)
Boiling water adhesion (cross-hatch)
Pencil range
Direct Impact

• Chemical Resistance
  

MEK Rub
Acid
Mortar

• Color Match, Gloss and Dry Film Thickness Testing
  

(actual test panels are labeled, cataloged and retained for a period of one year. Data is maintaned electronically)

Approved Applicator Process

Test samples are submitted periodically to paint vendor laboratories for additional testing. Strict performance criteria are required to maintain status of Approved Applicator

Color uniformity                               AAMA 2605 - 7.1
Dry film thickness                             AAMA 2605 - 7.4.3
Specular gloss                                  AAMA 2605 - 7.2
Dry film hardness                             AAMA 2605 - 7.3
24-hour wet adhesion                       AAMA 2605 - 7.4.1.2
20-min boiling water adhesion           AAMA 2605 - 7.4.1.3
Direct impact                                   AAAMA 2605 - 7.5
Abrasion resistance                          AAMA 2605 - 7.6
Muriatic acid resistance                     AAMA 2605 - 7.7.1
Mortar resistance                              AAMA 2605 - 7.7.2
Nitric acid resistance                        AAMA 2605 - 7.7.3
24-hour window cleaner resistance     AAMA 2605 - 7.7.5
Accelerated humidity resistance         AAMA 2605 - 7.8.1
Accelerated salt spray resistance        AAMA 2605 - 7.8.2