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General Information
YKK AP Anodized Plus®
Finish Limited Warranty and Remedy (cont'd)
E. Products installed within chemical use areas that can experience concentrated chemical build-up on
the product's surfaces such as, but not limited to, pools, laboratories, and chemical storage areas.
F. The warranty will not be applicable to damage or failure which is caused by acts of God, falling
objects, external forces, explosions, fire, riot, civil commotions, acts of war, radiation, or other such
similar or dissimilar occurrences beyond the control of YKK AP.
YKK AP does not make any other representations or warranties, whether oral or written, express or
implied, including but not limited to any warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose. In no event shall YKK AP be liable for direct, indirect, consequential or special damages, including
but not limited to property damage, lost profits or lost revenue. Buyer agrees to pass on to all its customers
and users in writing at the time of inquiries and orders are received by Buyer, YKK AP's limited warranty
and remedy set forth above.
The agents, dealers and employees of YKK AP are not authorized to make modifications to this warranty, or
make additional warranties binding on YKK AP. Accordingly, additional statements, whether oral or written,
do not constitute warranties and should not be relied upon.
YKK AP Aluminum Finish Code
CODE DESCRIPTION
YS1N Clear Anodized Plus®
YH3N Champagne Anodized Plus®
YB1N Medium Bronze Anodized Plus®
YB5N Dark Bronze Anodized Plus®
YK1N Black Anodized Plus®
YW3N White Anodized Plus®
M Mill Finish
is an advanced sealing technology for anodized aluminum that completely seals the anodic
film yielding superior durability (Refer to AAMA 612 for performance attributes).
Anodized Plus®
Painted Finishes
Building designs may require the use of painted finishes for a variety of color.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has developed a set of specifications to aid
specifiers in selecting the proper paint based on the desired application. YKK AP applies painted finishes to
YKK AP's products in accordance with the following AAMA standards.
AAMA 2603 covers most baked enamel (acrylic / polyester) paint finishes. Common applications for these
finishes are interior applications where color retention is not required. The baked enamel coatings are
harder than the fluoropolymer PVDF (Kynar) coatings. These paints are less expensive, but have poor
resistance to color fading and chalking.
AAMA 2604 covers most 50% fluoropolymer paint finishes. These finishes provide good color and gloss
retention. They also will provide good hardness and abrasion resistance. A paint meeting this specification
is often used in exterior applications where a high level of performance is required.
AAMA 2605 covers most 70% flouropolymer paint finishes. These finishes exhibit superior resistance to
humidity, color change, chalk, gloss loss and chemicals. Paints meeting this specification are often used in
exterior applications where superior performance is required.
Effective Date: May 23, 2024 | GI-1000-07
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