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Features & Benefits
Rigidized® patterns are produced by texturing or "Rigidizing" all ferrous and non-ferrous metals in both sheet and coil product. In this process, metal is distributed above and below a neutral axis, thereby increasing strength in all directions.

Damage resistance and live cycle cost benefits

Rigidized® deep textured metals resist dents and scratches and are a deterrent to vandalism, resulting in reduced maintenance costs.

Optical flatness

Textures diffuse light patterns to produce an optical flatness to sheet metals, thereby eliminating the unwanted "wavy" effect known as oil-canning.

Low friction surfaces

Pattern surfaces have reduced contact area, resulting in the reduction of friction problems common in process machinery.

Weight savings

Rigidized® Metals are up to 75% stronger than ordinary sheet metal. This allows for down-gauging which results in less raw material consumption - thus saving money and precious environmental resources.

Reflective surfaces

Patterns control reflections and dissipate light for lighting and architectural applications.