Architectural Metal Art
Architectural Metal Art
We specialize in design-to-build custom metal design fabrication and thrive on the challenge. We can take any raw concept or idea and work with our customers through the design process bringing it to a finished product. Even if our customers have only a very vague idea our CAD and detailing engineers can work from concept to final design drawings. Throughout this collaboration, we assist with value engineering, cost estimates and structural evaluations.
Environmentally Responsible
Twenty Year Warranty
American Made
25 Years of Experience
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Key Benefits
- Design, Engineering and Consulting Services
- State of the Art Manufacturing Technology
- Built by Experts with Pride in Workmanship
Please do not hesitate to contact our staff to discuss your custom design project ideas! No matter how unique your design ideas are, our engineers are up for the challenge. Be sure to check out our gallery of designs to get an idea of what our engineers can offer you. Or, use our gallery to gather inspiration for your upcoming project needs. Whether it’s something that has been creating before or something that is entirely new, we love to work on and discuss new product ideas and develop engineering solutions that can help to make your vision a reality.
Using the best state of the art systems and enabling engineers who take pride in their workmanship, we take our work and customer service seriously. As a result, we offer the availability to work on a variety of projects and with clients from all different niches and industries. From custom railings to architectural metal art, METALCO engineers have experience with designing it all.
Regardless of design complexity, our engineers are available to discuss your project needs. The METALCO staff aims to work with you to completely and thoroughly understand your vision for your custom metal fabrication building project. Designs start with drawings and formulate from there. We assure you are involved at every step to make sure we are creating something that solves your problem and that you love.
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MRF Facade Screen systems’ high rigidity is accomplished by combining combined steel bars with electro forged cross rods. A wide selection of a variety of different mesh sizes to match your project needs. All railing systems are designed to meet the strength requirements of standard building codes. Custom engineered systems can be designed to match any strength requirement for specific local building codes. (i.e., high rise rooftop railings)
- Polyester Coating 90/100 micron
- Zinc base E-Coat layer and zinc rich powder layer / alternate hot dip galvanized zinc coating ASTM123
- High Strength Steel
*may vary by product type
Powder Coating is Eco Friendly
Our Powder Coatings are environmentally friendly and are an organic high quality finished surface providing integrity, durability, and a beautiful appearance over an extended period of time.
Powder Coating has been proven to be safer for the environment than wet paint applications. Most wet paints have solvents that are harmful to the environment. However, powder coat is solvent-free and applied electrostatically.
Ecologically there are no VOCs emitted and very little waste is produced because most powder coating overspray can be reused, greatly reducing the waste commonly found in liquid painting.
Environmental Impact of Powder Coating
Despite all the care that is taken to protect the environment, there are still benefits to be gained.
More importantly, the long term effect of powder coating the product for corrosion protection. Our coating system protects the metals which are exposed to the project conditions, which in turn enjoy a longer lifetime and require far less maintenance. Decay and early replacement of parts are prevented or at best minimized.
In the long run, powder coating will replace its counterpart, wet paint, in more and more areas. Technically, powder coating competes with wet paint head to head. In addition, powder coating is more friendly to the environment than wet paint, for the same cost, yet powder coating also has the advantage of superior mechanical and anti-corrosive properties. Whereas wet paint is all washed up!
Another advantage of using powder coatings is the subtraction of solvents. The powder is applied without any additives. The harmful emission of V.O.C., as used in wet paint, does not occur. The environment also benefits from the electrostatic adhesion of the metal to the powder particles. This adhesion creates a smooth and even layer that covers the edges of the metal object. This eliminates sharp edges that need to be ground into shape. The powder, not attracted to the substrate is contained and reused. Wet paint overspray has to be disposed of as chemical waste.
To protect steel from being affected by corrosion it may be provided with a powder coating. During this process, powder is electrostatically applied to galvanized or a black steel product. It is then cured. The very durable coating that is formed protects the underlying metal and gives the object a shiny and bright appearance.
Powder coatings are applied to steel, hot dip galvanized steel and aluminum as an anti-corrosive layer. The powder is electrostatically applied to the metal. No solvents are used in this process, which means that it is far more friendly to the environment than the alternative wet paint process. Powder that is not adhered can be reused, whereas over sprayed wet paint has to be disposed of as chemical waste.
Powder coatings have outstanding mechanical properties, they are elastic and resistant to impact and wear. This makes powder coating ideal for applications in areas with a high risk of damage, such as stairwells, public areas, gates, lamp posts, etc.
The method for applying powder coating, electrostatic spraying, results in a very good coverage of edges. This sharply contrasts with the wet paint process, where the pressure of the spray gun pushes the paint off the sharp edges. During the powder coating, the powder is attracted evenly to all surfaces.
Hot-dip galvanization is the process of coating iron and steel with a layer of zinc by immersing the metal in a batch of molten zinc at a temperature of around 840 F (449 C). The process is inherently simple which provides a distinct advantage over other corrosion protection methods. While the steel is in the kettle, the iron in the steel metallurgically reacts with the molten zinc to form a tightly-bonded alloy coating that provides superior corrosion protection to steel.
In one word; the best possible protection for steel and iron against corrosion. For more than 150 years, hot-dip galvanizing after fabrication has been specified to combat steel corrosion in the harshest environments throughout various markets. Hot-dip galvanizing (HDG) is often used to protect steel from corrosion in some of the harshest environments imaginable, yet it provides maintenance-free longevity for decades.
One reason are size limitations. The other is the finish itself. The zinc has a tendency to build up differently on welds. Also differently on some parts where the chemical composition is even slightly different. This causes uneven surfaces with drips, drops, bumps and other impurities. These are inherent in the hot dip galvanizing process and cannot be avoided or completely controlled. Please expect a certain amount of roughness on fabricated and welded steel to appear after the hot dip galvanizing. Sanding or filing down is NOT recommended as not to disturb the protection against rust and corrosion or void the warranty.
Do NOT specify hot dip galvanizing if you expect a perfect or “car like” paint finish. Despite that disadvantage we recommend hot dip galvanizing for out door application in rough climates or where salt spray during the winter months is expected. We do not feel hot dip galvanizing is needed for interior application of in climates where a regular powder coated or paint finish is providing sufficient protection against corrosion.
Do NOT specify hot dip galvanizing in coastal areas or tropical climates. We define coastal areas within 20 miles from large bodies of sea (salt) water. It is correct that hot dip galvanized performs very well in winter climates and protects steel well against street salt, however it does not perform well as a final coat or finish in areas with ocean spray or ocean salt spray in the air. Do NOT specify hot dip galvanized in coastal or certain tropical areas if you intent to utilize a polyester powder top coat. The adhesion of conventional polyester powder coatings tend to break down in these climates if applied onto hot dip galvanized surfaces. Please ask for our special PLASCOAT finishes for applications in such problem areas.
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The MFR Gallery of Designs
Be sure to check out our gallery of designs to get an idea of what our engineers can offer you. Or, use our gallery to gather inspiration for your upcoming project needs. Whether it’s something created before or something entirely new, we love to work on and discuss new product ideas and develop engineering solutions that can help make your vision a reality.
MFR Design Service Support
MFR offers CAD Drawings for each of our railing systems. These come in a broad range of configurations: typical railing systems with brackets, flat tab mounts, spacer mounts, bracket mount with a spacer tab, and more.
Eco Friendly Finishes And Powder Coatings
Our Powder Coatings are environmentally friendly and are an organic high quality finished surface providing integrity, durability, and a beautiful appearance over an extended period of time.
Powder Coating has been proven to be safer for the environment than wet paint applications. Most wet paints have solvents that are harmful to the environment. However, the powder coat is solvent-free and applied electrostatically.
Ecologically there are no VOCs emitted and very little waste produced because most powder coating overspray can be reused, significantly reducing the waste commonly found in liquid painting.
Environmental Impact Of Powder Coating
Despite all the care taken to protect the environment, there are still benefits to be gained. There is a positive long term effect of powder coating the product for corrosion protection. Our coating system protects the metals exposed to the project conditions, which in turn enjoy a longer lifetime and require far less maintenance. Decay and early replacement of parts are prevented or, at best, minimized.
In the long run, powder coating will replace its counterpart, wet paint, in more areas. Technically, powder coating competes with wet paint head to head. Additionally, powder coating is more friendly to the environment than wet paint for the same cost. Yet, powder coating also has the advantage of superior mechanical and anti-corrosive properties. In contrast, wet paint is all washed up!
Another advantage of using powder coatings is the subtraction of solvents. The powder is applied without any additives. The harmful emission of V.O.C., as used in wet paint, does not occur. The environment also benefits from the electrostatic adhesion of the metal to the powder particles. This adhesion creates a smooth and even layer that covers the edges of the metal object. This process eliminates sharp edges that need to be ground into shape. The powder, not attracted to the substrate, is contained and reused. Wet paint overspray has to be disposed of as chemical waste.
MFR Highest Quality Guarantee
MFR Corp offers the finest residential, commercial, and industrial railing systems. Our company leverages advanced resources to ensure clients get exceptional quality and value for money.
Environmentally Responsible
MFR products have LEED product credit and follow environmentally sustainable processes to ensure a low impact. MFR is committed to environmentally responsible and sustainable development. Our systems are made from 85% fully recycled steel. 65% of which is harvested from recycled automobiles.
Even at the end of our product lifespan, materials can be fully recycled over and over again. Steel made from recycled materials requires less energy during the production process than other materials such as aluminum.
Twenty Year Warranty
MFR Corp stands behind our product quality. We work hard to support clients at all phases of the process. From stylish and custom to highly secure and unscalable, MRF fence systems have a 20-year warranty.
American Made
MFR products are 100 percent made in America. Our team of specialists work with you to develop the best solution for your application.
25-Years of Experience
With 25 years of experience, MFR Corp continues to produce the finest quality fence systems. Experienced staff works with our clients to ensure satisfaction. MFR is an industry leader in product service and application, integration, and innovation. MFR Corp continues to set standards of excellence today.
Work with Industry Experts
Since its establishment, MFR Corp’s success can only be attributed to our talented staff’s hard work, loyalty, and dedication.
Our dedicated team will work to maintain this success in product quality, customer service, and expert installation long after you purchase.
MFR Corp works proactively with engineers, contractors, architects, and manufacturers to ensure all clients’ needs are met.
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Our full range of products includes railing systems, fence systems, gate systems, facade screen systems, architectural metal art, and custom metal fabrication.