Qualicoat UK & Ireland has published the 26th Edition of the Qualicoat Specifications, establishing the latest international benchmark for aluminium finishing quality and compliance.

Presented across three volumes, the updated specifications contain essential guidance for organisations seeking to obtain and retain the Qualicoat quality label.

While the specifications apply directly to powder coaters, chemical pretreatment manufacturers and powder manufacturers, Qualicoat is also calling on architects, specifiers, contractors and aluminium systems houses to ensure their supply chains are working to the latest edition.

Aluminium finishing plays a critical role in the durability, appearance and long-term performance of architectural aluminium and its alloys. Consistent quality relies on an integrated supply chain, with all parties working to the same, current standard.

“Specifications evolve for a reason; they are active documents,” said Qualicoat UK & Ireland chair, Chris Mansfield. “Referencing outdated information can introduce unnecessary risk, whether that’s reduced coating performance, non-compliance or challenges further down the supply chain.

“The 26th Edition reflects current best practice based on previous experience, new and additional testing regimes and R&D by our technical committee, and provides an up-to-date, internationally recognised benchmark.”

The specifications are divided into volumes dedicated to a specific part in the quality system. Each specification outlines the minimum technical and operational requirements that must be met before a Qualicoat licence is granted.

The 26th Edition of the Qualicoat is available via Qualicoat UK & Ireland Secretariat, Jan Lukaszewski. Download the summary document via qualicoat.net/main/specifications.