HIGH QUALITY MADE IN ITALY

WHAT IS THE PORCELAIN ENAMEL

THE ALA SMALTO LINE IS PORCELAIN ENAMELLED BY A TREATMENT THAT GIVES TO THE PRODUCTS EXTRAORDINAR

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QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE.

The PORCELAIN enamel is a vitreous coating, that protects and

decorates the surfaces. High performance, is obtained from th

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fusion of inorganic raw materials of mineral and artificial origin

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subsequently solidified by a rapid cooling. The handmade article

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to which it is applied, are vitrified by a cooking process inside

ovens at high temperatures. This process determines an unifor

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drawing up and an enamel penetrability on the support and creates

a new composite material called PORCELAIN STEEL.

THE PORCELAIN STEEL TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURE

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OXIDATION-RESISTANCE

The porcelain steel protects the metal handmade articles,

indefinitely prolonging life.

CHEMICAL AGENTS RESISTANCE

Cleaning agents (organic solvents, detergents and disinfectants

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can be used safely without causing damage to enamel surfaces.

ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS RESISTANC

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The rain, pollutants, salinity, sunlight and temperature changes do

not damage the enamel surface and do not alter the colour or the

brightness

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IMPERMEABILITY TO LIQUIDS

If intact, the enamel surfaces are free of porosity and captiou

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objections, therefore completely impermeable to liquids

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ABRASION RESISTANCE AND HARDNESS

The enamel products have a very hard vitreous surface with high

impact resistance to scratch, abrasion and wear. According to th

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“Mohs scale” enamels included from 5° to 7°.

IMPACT-RESISTANCE

Even the thin coats of enamel assure a good resistance to

accidental impacts.

RESISTANCE TO HIGH TEMPERATUR

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The porcelain surfaces does not undergo degradation in contact

with the heat and the direct flame to the fire. Moreover, all th

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enamels easily support the thermal shock superior to 30° C

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RESISTANCE AND STABILITY OF THE COLOUR

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The porcelain surfaces can be colored in a large range of colour

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including gloss, matt and semi-opaque, which are stable ove

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time, not fading and changing of shades

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HYGIENIC AND NO-TOXICIT

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The hard, smooth and free of porosity surface area makes

impossible the small scratches formation, where the dirt or soo

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could cling to it. The porcelain steel is an inert material and thu

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neither emits nor absorbs odors

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MAINTENANC

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Thanks to their hardness and abrasion resistance, the enameled

handmade articles are easy to clean and it determines the easines

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of maintenance

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ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTIO

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ALA spa, thanks to the modern technology, achieves maximu

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results with a minimum use of raw materials and minimal waste

and residue production. The porcelain products, unlike those

plastic, galvanized or painted, are eco compatible and producing

no emissions, can satisfy increasingly strict environmental

Regulations. The PORCELAIN STEEL is made from 97% recyclabl

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materials.