MP is pleased to announce the supply of the Alucomaster brand
of Aluminium Composite Material.
What is Aluminium Composite Panel ?
Aluminium Composite Panel (ACM) is a new decorative material
used increasingly by developers, designers and architects world wide for various
building and signage applications. The advantages of using ACM over conventional
materials such as stone, tiles, and wood are related to its light weight, the
ease of fabrication, and its versatility.
Aluminium Composite Panel is best described as a sandwich panel
consisting of a Polyethylene core sandwiched between two aluminium sheets with
the entire panel consists of these 3 main layers.
Top aluminium sheet
The Top Aluminium Sheet is coated with either Polyester or PVDF
Paint.
Polyethylene core
The Core is either Normal Polyethylene Based or a FR (Fire-Resistant)
Core which is specially treated for fire resistance.
Bottom aluminium sheet
The Bottom Aluminium Sheet comes in either Mill Finish or if required
a thin layer of Polyester Paint coat with (6~8um) backside paint (White Wash or
Light Grey Colour)
Comparison chart between Alucomaster, Solid Aluminium and Steel
Item |
ALUCOMASTER |
Solid Aluminium |
Steel |
Weight |
4mm: 5.5kg/m squared |
3mm: 8.0kg/m sqared |
1.5mm: 11.47kg/m squared |
Flatness |
very flat |
uneven |
uneven |
Heat insulation |
best |
poor |
poor |
Sound insulation |
29db |
15db |
15db |
Echo response |
low |
medium |
high |
Paint consistency |
best |
inconsistent |
inconsistent |
Paint microns |
even |
uneven |
uneven |
Weatherproof |
good |
good |
good |
Fireproof |
good |
good |
good |
Fabrication |
easy |
difficult |
very tough |
Delivery |
quick |
slow |
slow |
Total cost |
economical |
medium cost |
expencive |
Maintenance |
easy |
easy |
easy |
Installation |
quick |
slow |
very slow |