The aluminum plastic panel brings the best of both worlds together, combining the robustness and strength of metal aluminum with the versatility and lightness of non-metal polyethylene plastic. This amalgamation eliminates the weaknesses of the materials and gives rise to several remarkable traits.
These features include an aesthetically pleasing design, vibrant, long-lasting color, impressive weather-resistance and corrosion-resistance, fire and moisture prevention, excellent sound and heat insulation, and earthquake-resistance, in addition to its lightweight properties, easy handling, and straightforward transportation and mounting.
Lightweight: Aluminum composite panels have a very high strength-to-weight ratio. With the same stiffness (E.j), the weight per unit area of aluminum composite panels is about only 60% of that of aluminum plates and 30% of steel plates. As a result, aluminum composite panels are less bulky and easier to install than traditional materials.
Strong Adhesion: Aluminum composite panels have a high 180° peeling strength. After long-term use, the aluminum plate and the plastic core material will not automatically peel off, due to their strong adhesion.
Weather Resistance: Outdoors, aluminum composite panels retain their color and gloss, the coating does not fall off, and the general lifespan is over twenty years. This, combined with their corrosion-resistance, make them suitable for outdoor applications.
Corrosion Resistance: The surface coating has strong adhesion and can resist the corrosion of acid (10%H2S04), alkali (10%NaOH), and salt mist; the PVDF fluorocarbon resin coating is especially strong.
Wind Pressure Resistance: The performance of aluminum composite panels reaches the national A level, meeting the requirements of wind pressure resistance for high-rise exterior wall decoration.
Flame Resistance: The core layer of aluminum composite panels is non-toxic polyethylene, and its two sides are non-combustible aluminum thin plates. Through testing, its flame resistance meets the requirements of grade B1 in the national standard.
Building exteriors are widely used for a variety of purposes including cladding on high rise buildings, bungalows, corporate offices, and commercial towers. They are also seen in retail store setups, kiosk designs, and interior display units.
By utilizing the same material, building interiors too can be enhanced with wall paneling, ceiling designs, developing room partitions, as well as furniture designs, wardrobes, kitchen cabinet surfaces, and other interior fixtures.
These materials may as well be used for signage purposes such as billboards, shopfront signage, directional signs, digital print signage, and display platforms. It is also commonly used in transportation for the manufacturing of body parts of buses, trains, metros, airplanes, and marine vehicles.
Moreover, it has industrial applications as well, including the manufacturing of machinery casing, protective covering for equipment, and cleanroom applications. It is also becoming increasingly popular in the hospitality sector for interior decorations, signage, and external cladding in hotels, resorts, and restaurants.
In the healthcare sector, this material is often used for cladding in hospitals, clinics, and health centers due to its easy-to-clean and durable surface. It has also spread to the education sector, where it is used in schools, colleges, and universities for signboards, furniture, and internal partitions.
This material can be found in various sports and recreational areas as well, such as stadiums, gyms, and sports complexes for cladding, internal decorations, and signage. It is also seen in infrastructure projects such as airports, railway stations, bus terminals, and ports.