ABACO - antimicrobial PVD surface finish
Antimicrobial handles – reliable protection against pathogens
Airports, stations, hospitals, schools or any other buildings with intensive traffic of people are high-risk zones for the spread of diseases. Since bacteria is mostly transmitted via hands, door handles being touched by most visitors are one of the most dangerous carriers. In order to tackle this issue and make public spaces safer, manufacturers continuously improve antimicrobial surface finishes.
Südmetall ABACO is more than an antimicrobial surface finish: it is a particular treatment where PVD coating is combined with special nanotechnology which changes the structure of the material. As a result, silver nanoparticles settle in the base material and the antimicrobial quality of silver destroys cell membranes in microbes thus eliminating them.
RECORD TIME
ABACO guarantees a hygienic handle surface within 45 minutes. In that time all bacteria are eliminated, and the bacteriostatic function ensures bacteria are completely contained in their spreading from the very first contact with the ABACO surface.
DURABILITY
ABACO finish is characterized by extraordinary robustness and durability. Moreover, the antibacterial effectiveness even intensifies with increased use. The antimicrobial protection is integrated within the material therefore it cannot be scratched off or otherwise mechanically damaged. Südmetall guarantees ABACO effectiveness for 20 years.
DESIGN
There is no visual difference between ABACO surface finish and conventional PVD finishes. ABACO is available in stainless steel, chrome, brass, gold and black tones.
VERSATILITY
ABACO can be applied to products in a wide variety of forms – door and window handles, sliding door handles, emergency exit push bars, etc. The antimicrobial and antiviral effectiveness remains unchanged even in outdoor areas. For this reason, the ABACO range includes not only room door fittings but also pull handles and protective fittings for exterior doors. Along with fully antimicrobial handles, Südmetall offers a special economy range with an antimicrobial finish only on the grips of the handles and on WC knobs.
