Better known as ACM, the Aluminum Composite Material is most preferred construction metal when talking about modern architecture. It is a three-layer sandwich panel holding pre-painted aluminum sheets bonded to a polyethylene (PE) core. These panels are excellent material for outdoor and indoor applications that seeks for good dimensional stability, brilliant and sleek appearance.
Its durable and half weight of aluminum and are attractive for practical use. It is used in visual merchandising, commercial interiors, framing, archiving, fine art applications and for commercial interior and exterior construction.
ACM is best for the aesthetic quality combined with rigid and ease of fabrication. It is available in a wide range of colors and thickness suitable for painting. Basically, designers and engineers substitute ACM panels for wood in structural signage, architectural cladding, point of purchase, and exhibits.
Panel
Thickness:
2 mm – 6 mm
Dimensions:
48 in x 96 in – 60 in x 120 in
Grades
Properties |
Units |
Test results |
Standards |
Tensile Strength (panel) |
Kg/mm2 |
4.5 |
6.2 |
Flexural Rigidity (panel) |
X105 kg.mm2 |
X105 kg.mm2 |
14.0 |
Specific Gravity (panel) |
g/cc |
1.38 |
1.52 |
Yield Strength (panel) |
Kg/mm2 |
4.0 |
5.9 |
Panel Weight |
% |
11% |
13% |