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 | + | [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. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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== Applications == | == Applications == | ||
| + | * interior and exterior architectural cladding | ||
| + | * soffits | ||
| + | * signage | ||
| + | * case-wall paneling | ||
| + | * inserts/risers | ||
| + | * stretcher/strainer | ||
== Personal Risks == | == Personal Risks == | ||
| − | Nonflammable | + | Nonflammable. Not considered health hazard as sold, but may produce fumes or dust when cut, abraded, welded or processed. |
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| + | Store in flat dry area. 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]] | ||
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== Physical and Chemical Properties == | == 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 | ||
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| + | ==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. | ||
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| + | ==Alucobond videos== | ||
| − | + | ==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” | ||
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== Resources and Citations == | == Resources and Citations == | ||
* AlucobondUSA: [[https://www.alucobondusa.com/products.html website]] | * AlucobondUSA: [[https://www.alucobondusa.com/products.html website]] | ||
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| + | * 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 | ||
| − | * Website | + | * Website: www.alusuisse-comp.com/aluco_prop.html |
| − | * Website | + | * Website: Material Explorer at www.materialexplorer.com (Accessed Oct 27, 2005) |
[[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]] | [[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]] | ||
Revision as of 12:26, 24 October 2020
Description
[3A Composites, formerly Alusuisse Composites] A registered trademark for an 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
Applications
- interior and exterior architectural cladding
- soffits
- signage
- 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.
Store in flat dry area. 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 below
° 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.
Alucobond videos
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: [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)