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Contrarian Metal Resources
51 QSi Lane
Allison Park, PA 15101
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Overview:
Contrarian Metal Resources has been helping architects, panel manufacturers, fabricators and contractors succeed in creating sustainable buildings with high performance flat rolled metals, including stainless steel, titanium and solid zinc alloy since 2001.
We manufacture and distribute high quality decorative metals designed and engineered specifically for architectural applications. We also provide metallurgical support to architects so that proper specifications for high performance architectural metals can be written.
CMR offers a vast selection of decorative stainless steel, titanium and other metal finishes, all specially engineered for architectural applications. Our portfolio includes a variety of textures, surface treatments and finishes and represents only best-in-class products – primarily manufactured in the United States as well as imported from across the globe. In addition, Contrarian Metal Resources also offers custom finish solutions – to assure maximum design flexibility.
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Stainless Steel
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InvariBlend®
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InvariBlend® is a two-step, abrasive polished finish with excellent matching characteristics designed for use in architectural applications. It has a more linear appearance than traditional #4 polish, lending itself to repair and blending in the field. InvariBlend® can be applied to wall panels, elevator cabs, coping and trim. Since InvariBlend® has no coatings to deteriorate, it will last indefinitely with little maintenance.
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InvariBrush™
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InvariBrush™ is an abrasive polished finish with a deep, rich, uniform texture designed for use in architectural applications. Though similar to a standard #4, it is produced with exacting process controls and inspected to a visual standard to ensure the highest degree of visual consistency. InvariBrush™ can be applied to wall panels, elevator cabs, coping and trim. Since InvariBrush™ has no coatings to deteriorate, it will last indefinitely with little maintenance.
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InvariGlass™
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InvariGlass™ is a non-directional, high gloss, mirror finished stainless steel finish designed for use in architectural applications. Its high reflectivity lends itself to mirrors, wall panels, coping and trim. The superb consistency of this finish results in excellent panel-to-panel matching.
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InvariLux™
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InvariLux™ is a non-directional, reflective, uniformly textured stainless steel finish designed for use in architectural applications. It can be applied to wall panels, elevators, coping and trim. The consistency of this finish results in good panel-to-panel matching. Since InvariLux™ has no coatings to deteriorate, it will last indefinitely with little maintenance.
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InvariLux™ 316/316L & ATI 2003™
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The long-term performance of InvariLux™ is dependent on proper grade selection. In most environments, Type 304 will be sufficient to prevent corrosion. In normal seacoast applications, Type 316 should be specified. If parts are to be welded, the low carbon versions of these grades (304L/316L) should be used. Severe environments such as seacoast atmospheres in arid climates like the Persian Gulf, or those locations subjected to salt water spray will require more corrosion resistant alloys, such as ATI 2003™
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InvariMatte®
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InvariMatte® is a non-directional, low gloss, uniformly textured stainless steel finish designed for use in architectural applications. While its lower reflectivity lends itself to roofing applications, it can be applied to wall panels, coping and trim. The superb consistency of this finish results in excellent panel-to-panel matching, approaching that of paint. Since InvariMatte® has no coatings to deteriorate, it will last indefinitely with little maintenance.
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InvariMatte® Black
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InvariMatte® Black is a non-directional, uniformly textured stainless steel finish with a thin black oxide film designed for use in architectural applications. It can be applied to roofing and wall panels, as well as coping and trim. The black chromium oxide film is produced electrochemically in collaboration with Prismatic Stainless Steel, Division of B&M Finishers, Inc. Unlike paints coatings, the finish is not reactive to ultraviolet light. InvariMatte® Black retains the corrosion resistance of the underlying T304 alloy.
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InvariTone™
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InvariTone™ is a non-directional, moderate gloss, uniformly textured stainless steel finish designed for use in architectural applications. It can be applied to roofing, wall panels, coping and trim. The suberb consistency of this finish results in excellent panel to panel matching. Since InvariTone™ has no coatings to deteriorate, it will last indefinitely with little maintenance.
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InvariWeave™
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InvariWeave™ is an embossed finish with a uniform texture, resembling woven linen, designed for use in architectural applications. It is produced with exacting process controls to ensure the highest degree of visual consistency. InvariWeave™ can be applied to wall panels, elevator cabs, coping and trim Since InvariWeave™ has no coatings to deteriorate, it will last indefinitely with little maintenance.
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InvariWisp™
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InvariWisp™ is a mechanically applied, non-directional finish, similar to what is often called an angel hair or vibration finish. Designed for use in architectural, and other cosmetically demanding applications, it has a uniform texture with random, multi-directional grit lines. It is inspected to a visual standard to ensure the highest degree of consistency. InvariWisp™ can be applied to wall panels, elevator cabs, coping and trim. Since InvariWisp™ has no coatings to deteriorate, it will last indefinitely with little maintenance.
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Austenite 55
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Austenite 55 is a randomly textured, geometric surface with pattern features that reflect light differently, depending on the light source and angle of view. A striking appearance is the result of light-to-dark contrasts within its unique texture. It is suitable for use in high traffic areas like elevators and entryways. Since Austenite 55 has no coatings to deteriorate, it will last indefinitely with little maintenance. Austenite 55 is manufactured by Thyssen-Krupp Nirosta and distributed in North America by Contrarian Metal Resources.
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Camouflage
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Camouflage is a randomly textured, geometric surface with pattern features that reflect light differently, depending on the light source and angle of view. A striking appearance is the result of light-to-dark contrasts within its unique texture. It is suitable for use in high traffic areas like elevators and entryways. Since Camouflage has no coatings to deteriorate, it will last indefinitely with little maintenance. Camouflage is manufactured by Tsukiboshi Art Co., Ltd. and distributed in North America by Contrarian Metal Resources.
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Often referred to as sputtering, this process involves coating stainless steel and titanium (in a vacuum) with inorganic material, such as titanium nitrides and ceramics. A range of colors can be achieved through various practices and film thicknesses. Contrarian Metal Resources offers stainless steel and titanium that are colorized using this method, produced by Tsukiboshi Art Company in Japan, which are represented in this binder.
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Microchecker
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Microchecker is a textured geometric surface with small pattern features that resemble tread plate. This unique texture is suitable for use in high traffic areas like elevators and entryways. Since Microchecker has no coatings to deteriorate, it will last indefinitely with little maintenance. Microchecker is manufactured by Thyssen-Krupp Nirosta and distributed in North America by Contrarian Metal Resources.
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Origara™
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Origara™ is a uniformly textured, geometric surface with pattern features that reflect light differently, depending on the light source and angle of view. A rich appearance is the result of its texture, featuring contrasting squares. It is suitable for use in high traffic areas like elevators and entryways. Excellent finish consistency results in panel-to-panel matching. Since Origara™ has no coatings to deteriorate, it will last indefinitely with little maintenance. Origara™ is manufactured by Tsukiboshi Art Company and distributed in North America by Contrarian Metal Resources.
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Seeds
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Seeds is a reflective, uniformly textured stainless steel finish designed for use in architectural applications. It is suitable for use in high traffic areas like elevators and entryways. Excellent finish consistency results in panel-to-panel matching. Since Seeds has no coatings to deteriorate, it will last indefinitely with little maintenance. Seeds is manufactured by Tsukiboshi Art Company and distributed in North America by Contrarian Metal Resources.
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Starlight 7J
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Starlight 7J is a reflective, uniformly textured stainless steel finish designed for use in architectural applications. It is suitable for use in high traffic areas like elevators and entryways. Excellent finish consistency results in panel-to-panel matching. Since Starlight 7J has no coatings to deteriorate, it will last indefinitely with little maintenance. Starlight 7J is manufactured by Tsukiboshi Art Company and distributed in North America by Contrarian Metal Resources.
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Zinc Alloy
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Mill Finished Zinc is solid zinc alloy sheet, with a bright surface, designed for use in architectural applications like countertops and ornamentation. When exposed to the elements or daily use as in a countertop, it develops a medium gray, irregular patina that can be a desirable design element. Because of zinc’s algaecidal and fungicidal properties, it is well suited to damp climates or locations prone to mold and mildew. In arid climates, however, the patina develops in the form of a harmless white oxide and may not be visually suitable. Since Mill Finished Zinc has no coatings to deteriorate, it requires little maintenance.
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Contrarian Metal Resources maintains a comprehensive inventory of solid zinc alloy sheets for quick shipment. Whether you need one sheet for a small job or a truckload, chance are we have what you need. Our InvariZinc™ solid zinc alloy sheets are shipped with protective strippable vinyl film to minimize scuffs and scratches during fabrication and installation.
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The use of zinc alloy sheet as cladding material for counter- tops, tabletops and kitchen and bar surfaces has always been popular due to its characteristic patina and self-cleansing properties. Recently there has been a revival of interest in this unique surfacing metal that can meet numerous design requirements, ranging from historic restorations to modern industrial themes. While mill finished zinc sheets have a highly reflective surface that can be preserved with clear coatings, most designers opt for the natural look of aged zinc that develops a dull gray, pewter-like patina over time (see Finishing below). Since zinc is one of the softer metals, it lends itself to a distressed look that is normally accomplished through use, but often established during fabrication.
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Titanium
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InvariSand™
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InvariSand™ is a non-directional, low gloss, matte textured titanium finish designed for use in architectural applications. While its lower reflectivity lends itself to roofing applications, it can be applied to wall panels, coping and trim. Since InvariSand™ has no coatings to deteriorate, it will last indefinitely with little maintenance.
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InvariTech™
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InvariTech™ is a non-directional, low gloss, uniformly textured titanium finish designed for use in architectural applications. While its lower reflectivity lends itself to roofing applications, it can be applied to wall panels, coping and trim. Since InvariTech™ has no coatings to deteriorate, it will last indefinitely with little maintenance.
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Last Update: 2012-02-06
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