Difference between revisions of "Alucobond"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [3A Composites, formerly Alusuisse Composites] A registered trademark for an [[aluminum|aluminum]] sandwich with a [[low%20density%20polyethylene|low density polyethylene]] core. Alucobond® is an aluminum composite material, or ACM, that was first introduced in Europe in 1967 and in the U.S. in 1977. It is lightweight, strong and weather resistant. Industrially, Alucobond® is used for signs, canopies, exhibits, decks and wall panels. In museums, Alucobond® has been used for case construction and mounts. | + | [3A Composites, formerly Alusuisse Composites] A registered trademark for an inert, rigid [[aluminum|aluminum]] sandwich with a [[low%20density%20polyethylene|low density polyethylene]] core. Alucobond® is an aluminum composite material, or ACM, that was first introduced in Europe in 1967 and in the U.S. in 1977. It is lightweight, strong and weather resistant. Industrially, Alucobond® is used for signs, canopies, exhibits, decks and wall panels. In museums, Alucobond® has been used for case construction and mounts. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | Alucobond®; ACM; Dibond | + | Alucobond®; ACM; Dibond (3A Composites) |
== Applications == | == Applications == | ||
* interior and exterior architectural cladding | * interior and exterior architectural cladding | ||
* soffits | * soffits | ||
| − | * signage | + | * signage; graphic panels |
* case-wall paneling | * case-wall paneling | ||
* inserts/risers | * inserts/risers | ||
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Nonflammable. Not considered health hazard as sold, but may produce fumes or dust when cut, abraded, welded or processed. | Nonflammable. Not considered health hazard as sold, but may produce fumes or dust when cut, abraded, welded or processed. | ||
| − | + | Exercise caution in handling all edges. | |
Alucobond: [[https://d371dyuip757b1.cloudfront.net/downloads/3AC-Alucobond_Dibond-SDS-Rev8_2018.pdf SDS]] | Alucobond: [[https://d371dyuip757b1.cloudfront.net/downloads/3AC-Alucobond_Dibond-SDS-Rev8_2018.pdf SDS]] | ||
==Collection Risks== | ==Collection Risks== | ||
| − | '''Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials | + | '''Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials''' |
° [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#Case_Construction_Materials#Alucobond0001 Alucobond] Tested in 2017 (MMA, passed) | ° [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#Case_Construction_Materials#Alucobond0001 Alucobond] Tested in 2017 (MMA, passed) | ||
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Extremely versatile material: can be cut on wood or metal cutting saws or die-punched; milled/machined with router (CNC, router table or handheld), or metal-milling equipment; drilled with drill bits for wood or metal; bent using roll-bender (for gradual curves, minimum radius 2.36”) or break (for corners); fastened with rivets or screws (requires pre-drilling a pilot hole) or core material can be tapped for extremely lightweight applications. Store in flat dry area. | Extremely versatile material: can be cut on wood or metal cutting saws or die-punched; milled/machined with router (CNC, router table or handheld), or metal-milling equipment; drilled with drill bits for wood or metal; bent using roll-bender (for gradual curves, minimum radius 2.36”) or break (for corners); fastened with rivets or screws (requires pre-drilling a pilot hole) or core material can be tapped for extremely lightweight applications. Store in flat dry area. | ||
| − | + | * Punching: [https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6fxaXQmKVk video] | |
| + | * Jointing (fastening): [https://www.youtube.com/embed/L-SRPkTUYVo video] | ||
| + | * Contouring (machining/routing): [https://www.youtube.com/embed/VxdPa5M9ltE video] | ||
| + | * Bending: [https://www.youtube.com/embed/JpAeYB54abI video] | ||
==Forms and Sizes== | ==Forms and Sizes== | ||
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* AlucobondUSA: [[https://www.alucobondusa.com/products.html website]] | * AlucobondUSA: [[https://www.alucobondusa.com/products.html website]] | ||
| − | * Alucobond: [[http://cid.alucobond.com/alucobond.html | + | * Alucobond: [[http://cid.alucobond.com/alucobond.html Technical Sheet]] |
* Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002 | * Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002 | ||
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| − | [[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]] | + | [[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]][[Category: Board/Panel, Composite]] |
Revision as of 11:16, 26 October 2020
Description
[3A Composites, formerly Alusuisse Composites] A registered trademark for an inert, rigid Aluminum sandwich with a Low density polyethylene core. Alucobond® is an aluminum composite material, or ACM, that was first introduced in Europe in 1967 and in the U.S. in 1977. It is lightweight, strong and weather resistant. Industrially, Alucobond® is used for signs, canopies, exhibits, decks and wall panels. In museums, Alucobond® has been used for case construction and mounts.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Alucobond®; ACM; Dibond (3A Composites)
Applications
- interior and exterior architectural cladding
- soffits
- signage; graphic panels
- case-wall paneling
- inserts/risers
- stretcher/strainer
Personal Risks
Nonflammable. Not considered health hazard as sold, but may produce fumes or dust when cut, abraded, welded or processed.
Exercise caution in handling all edges.
Alucobond: [SDS]
Collection Risks
Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials
° Alucobond Tested in 2017 (MMA, passed)
Physical and Chemical Properties
Aluminum sheets=Peraluman-100
- Aluminum thickness = 0.020 inches
As sold
- Nominal thickness: 4mm
- Nominal weight: 1.56 lb/ft2
- Moment of inertia: .000212 in4/in
- Section of modulus: .00275 in3/in
- Rigidity: 2143 lb-in2/in
Working Properties
Extremely versatile material: can be cut on wood or metal cutting saws or die-punched; milled/machined with router (CNC, router table or handheld), or metal-milling equipment; drilled with drill bits for wood or metal; bent using roll-bender (for gradual curves, minimum radius 2.36”) or break (for corners); fastened with rivets or screws (requires pre-drilling a pilot hole) or core material can be tapped for extremely lightweight applications. Store in flat dry area.
Forms and Sizes
Alucobond® is sold in thickness of 3, 4 and 6 mm with a variety of surface finishes.
Sheet widths
- Standard coil-coated width of 62”*
- Some finishes are stocked in 40”, 49.2” or 50”. Please refer to stock material list
- Custom widths of 40” and 50” available on request
Sheet lengths
- Standard coil-coated length of 196”
- Reflect Mirror is offered in 146”
- Custom lengths for coil coating: maximum 400” - Custom lengths for anodized: maximum 216”
Resources and Citations
- AlucobondUSA: [website]
- Alucobond: [Technical Sheet]
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
- Website: www.alusuisse-comp.com/aluco_prop.html
- Website: Material Explorer at www.materialexplorer.com (Accessed Oct 27, 2005)