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Aluminium composite sheet has a polythene core sandwiched by a thin sheet of aluminium on either side. Available in a deep black with a matte finish on one side and a gloss finish on the other.
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Aluminium composite sheet has a polythene core sandwiched by a thin sheet of aluminium on either side. Available in a deep black with a matte finish on one side and a gloss finish on the other.

Key features

  • Lightweight
  • High stiffness and dimensional stability
  • Easy to work with/fabricate
  • Simple to cut, router fold and bend
  • Attractive range of vivid colours
  • High resistance to weather and corrosion
  • Low thermal expansion
  • Suitable for both screen printing and direct-to substrate digital printing
  • Recyclable
  • Economical

Typical applications

  • Signage
  • Retail display
  • Exhibition stands and displays
  • Shop fitting
  • Interior design
  • Furniture
  • Point of sale
  • Point of purchase
  • Partioning, wall linings and suspended ceilings

Detailed description

Low in weight but high in strength

The combination of it's low weight but high stiffness and dimensional stability make aluminium composite an ideal material for large format displays.

Easily to work with

Aluminium composite can be used to fabricate both 2D and 3D designs. 3D designs can be achieved by bending, routing and folding the material.

Weather resistant

The material offer very high levels of weather and corrosion resistance making aluminium composite an effective choice for external use.

Brand

Alupanel®

Country of Manufacture

UK

Minimum panel size

50mm x 50mm

Maximum panel size

2440mm x 1220mm

Weight

3.8 kg/m²

Cutting tolerance

+/- 1mm

Material protection

Protective film on both sides

Fire rating

UK Class 1

EN 13501-1:2007 Class D

Service temperature

-50 to +80°c

Water absorption

0.01%

Light transmission

0%

Recyclable

Yes

Maximum recycled content

70%

Data sheets

We provide a fast delivery service throughout the UK using recognised Couriers such as Royal Mail, DHL, and Parcel Force.

Delivery prices are calculated based on the length of the longest side of the material ordered i.e. the delivery price of a panel measuring 1500mm x 1000mm would be based on the 1500mm dimension. Only one delivery charge is charged per order regardless of how many items are ordered.

UK Delivery costs

Longest side Standard Delivery Express Delivery Order value for FREE delivery
Samples (100mm x 100mm) £2.95 £9.95 £150
Less than 500mm £5.95 £12.95 £150
500mm to 1499mm £9.95 £19.95 £150
1500mm to 2499mm £14.95 £24.95 £150
2500mm or greater £19.95 £29.95 £300

Standard delivery for all accessories is £7.95, or £12.95 for Express delivery.

All prices listed include VAT.

Delivery Times

Our guidelines for delivery times are listed below:

  • Standard delivery (3-5 working days)
  • Express delivery (2-3 working days)

Express Delivery

If you require faster delivery you may wish to consider choosing our Express Delivery option at the checkout. Express Delivery orders are prioritised over standard orders and delivered using a recognised nationwide courier.

Next Day Delivery

Next Day delivery is not available via our website due to the volume and bespoke nature of orders we receive on a daily basis. However, if you need to place an order and require Next Day delivery please contact us – we will make every effort to meet your requirements and deadlines.

European/EU Delivery

We have temporarily disabled European delivery for orders placed through our website whilst we make changes to ensure that the correct rate of EU VAT is being charged. Our team can however manually process orders so please contact us if you require delivery to the European Union.

Remote Areas

Due to the nature of the ”made to measure” products we supply, we provide delivery prices at a standard rate and reserve the right to cancel an order should it become economically unviable to fulfill the order. In these extremely rare circumstances, the customer will be contacted first to discuss alternative options.

When delivering to some locations we can incur increased Courier delivery costs. Should delivery be required to one of the locations listed below a remote area supplement will be automatically added to the price of delivery during the checkout process.

Longest side Remote area supplement
Samples (100mm x 100mm) £0.00
Less than 500mm £0.00
500mm to 1499mm £10.00
1500mm to 2499mm £15.00
2500mm or greater £20.00

All prices listed include VAT.

Examples of delivery locations which may incur a remote area supplement are:

  • Channel Islands
  • Isle of Man
  • Isles of Scilly
  • Isle of Wight
  • Scottish Islands
  • Scottish Highlands
  • Remote areas of Scotland
  • Northern Ireland

If you require delivery to one of these areas please get in touch to discuss your order.

Third-Party Deliveries

Some products are dispatched directly from the manufacturer and delivered by a third-party courier. If applicable, this is clearly stated on each Product page under the 'Delivery' tab/section.

Can I collect my order from Simply Plastics?

Yes, of course. Orders can be collected from our premises in Colchester, Essex. At the final stage of the checkout process there is a delivery option labelled "Collection/pickup" which is free. Once your order is complete, you will be notified by email along with our address and collection times.

I need my order urgently, can I pay for faster shipping?

Yes. We offer an express delivery service which aims to deliver all orders in 1-3 working days. Orders are delivered by a recognised courier company and may require a signature on delivery.

What are the differences between DiBond®, Alupanel® and ACM?

Both Dibond® and Alupanel® are just brand names of Aluminium Composite Material, which is also commonly referred to as ACM or Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP).

For many years the brand name Dibond® was synonymous with the material with many not realising that Dibond® was merely a brand name for ACM / ACP. Although Dibond is one of the better known brand names of ACM, today Multipanel UK is the largest stockist of ACM globally.

Is it possible to laser cut Aluminium Composite Panel?

The answer to this question is not clear cut. Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP) is a composite of two main materials, the outer skin which on most ACP is 0.3mm Aluminium and the inner core with is made from Low Density Polyethelyne (LDPE). This means that we have to consider how both of these materials react to laser cutting.

Aluminium can be laser cut however a high powered laser is required - typically 500+ watts is required to produce a clean cut on 3mm aluminium. On the other hand, Polyethelyne can be laser cut at a relatively low power, in-fact if Polyethelyne is laser cut with a high powered beam it does tend to warp and/or melt.

Therefore the power and temperature required to laser cut through the two primary materials in ACM are very different and this unfortunately makes laser cutting ACM virtually impossible. The power and heat required to laser cut aluminium will be so high that it will likely warp, melt or blow holes through the polyethelyne. Contrastly, if the laser is set to the low power levels required to laser cut polyethelyne it won't be anywhere near powerful enough to even mark the aluminium, let alone cut through it.

What is Brushed Alupanel® / Dibond®?

Brushed Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP), also often referred to as a 'Butler Finish', has a directional grain appearance 'brushed' into the aluminium. Traditionally the term 'Butler finish' refers to the result of regular cleaning and polishing of fine silverware. In thicker grade aluminiums and other metals, the brushed effect is created by mechanically abrading or brushing the substrate, however to acheive that same effect on Aluminium Composite the thin layers of aluminium are mechanically embossed. 

Brushed Alupanel is a two sided material available in three variants, Copper/Black, Bronze/Gold and Aluminium/Silver.

How can Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP) be cleaned?

Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP) can be cleaned with nothing more than warm soapy water and a non-abrasive cloth. It is important that alkaline, acidic and abrasive cleaning products are avoided as this can have an adverse effect on the coating.

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Purchased this plate as a blanking plate for an aircraft instrument panel. Arrived within a couple of days. Great service.

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