Aluminum composite panel is a lightweight cladding panel, which should be an ideal choice for exterior building exterior walls and fascia to improve the beauty and weather resistance of the building. The flat panel consists of two thin aluminum plates, which are glued to a non-aluminum core. If properly specified, installed and officially certified to comply with codes and regulations, this building material has many advantages. Aluminum composite panels (ACP) are commonly used in cladding buildings, usually as a form of rain screen. A rain screen (sometimes called an “exhaust, vent” or “pressure balance” appearance) is a part of a double wall structure. The rain curtain itself just prevents a significant amount of water from penetrating into the wall construction. Thermal insulation, air tightness and structural stability are provided by the second internal part of the wall structure.
Aluminum composite panels (ACP) are usually made of various types of core materials, and their applicability should be strictly reviewed and evaluated. These include mineral fibers (usually rock wool), PUR (polyurethane) foam, PIR (polyisocyanurate) foam, polystyrene and PF (phenolic foam). The key criterion here is the height of the structure used for the panels and their fire resistance. This is a popular product because of its precise flatness, various surface treatments and colors, light weight and formability. However, during a fire, the panels may delaminate, exposing the core material.
ACP consists of two thin aluminum plates glued to a polymer core; it is the polymer core that makes the product flammable. Due to the low melting point of aluminum, the fire resistance of ACP with a polymer core of 30% or more is poor, so it is possible to spread fire from the panel to the panel. The most risky ACP products have a 100% polymer core and are usually made of polyethylene.
Aluminum Composite Panels (also known as “ACM”) is a leading exterior cladding choice for inspiring aesthetics that elevate the design of any application.
regular size(W*L*H) | 600x1200x6mm 600x1200x8mm 600x1200x12mm |
Max. size(W*L*H) | 1500mmx6000mmx25mm |
Available thickness: | 4mm-25mm |
Corrugated core thickness: | 0.2-0.5mm |
Regular surface finish: | PVDF,PE, Spray Coating |
Size, shape, color and surface finish can be customized as requested.
Prismatic finish
Metal finish
Mica finish
Anodizing treatment
Natural wood veneer
Stone veneer
Solid color and matte finish
ACM panels can be manufactured in countless shapes and sizes to provide a refreshing, clean, uncompromising aesthetic and high-quality appearance. Many of the projects we work on include most of the various standard style panels, but also custom panels such as column covers, curved panels, and perforated panels. In addition to unlimited design possibilities, ACM materials are also known for their superior strength, light weight, durability and multiple color finishes.
The use of combustible components on the facades of high-rise buildings was previously banned until the early 1990s, after which they were allowed to be installed in accordance with the “performance standards” of the Building Code of Australia (BCA). It is this change in building codes that has led to the increase in the use of ACP in the industry.
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