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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
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[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. Alucobond® is sold in thickness of 3, 4 and 6 mm with a variety of surface finishes. Industrially, it is used for signs, canopies, exhibits, decks and wall panels. In museums, Alucobond® has been used for case construction and mounts.
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[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 ==
  
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Alucobond® [Alusuisse Composites], ACM
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Alucobond®; ACM; Dibond (3A Composites)
  
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== Other Properties ==
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For comparison with alternates, see
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* [[Foamboards/Support panels, 3A Composites]]
  
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Aluminum thickness = 0.020 inches  Aluminum sheets=Peraluman-100
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== Applications ==
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* interior and exterior architectural cladding
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* soffits
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* signage; graphic panels
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* case-wall paneling
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* inserts/risers
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* stretcher/strainer
  
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== Hazards and Safety ==
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== Personal Risks ==
  
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Nonflammable
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* Nonflammable. Not considered health hazard as sold, but may produce fumes or dust when cut, abraded, welded or processed.
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* Exercise caution in handling all edges.
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* Alucobond: [[https://d371dyuip757b1.cloudfront.net/downloads/3AC-Alucobond_Dibond-SDS-Rev8_2018.pdf SDS]]
  
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== Additional Information ==
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==Collection Risks==
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'''Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials'''
  
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Aluisuisse Alucobond: [http://www.alusuisse-comp.com/aluco_bio.html Website]
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° [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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'''Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below'''<br>
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
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Aluminum sheets=Peraluman-100
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* Aluminum thickness = 0.020 inches
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As sold
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* Nominal thickness: 4mm
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* Nominal weight: 1.56 lb/ft2
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* Moment of inertia: .000212 in4/in
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* Section of modulus: .00275 in3/in
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* Rigidity: 2143 lb-in2/in
  
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° [http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Oddy_Test_Results:_Case_Construction_Materials#Case_Construction_Materials#Alucobond0001 Alucobond] Tested in 2017
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==Working Properties==
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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.
  
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* Punching: [https://www.youtube.com/embed/l6fxaXQmKVk video]
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* Jointing (fastening): [https://www.youtube.com/embed/L-SRPkTUYVo video]
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* Contouring (machining/routing): [https://www.youtube.com/embed/VxdPa5M9ltE video]
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* Bending: [https://www.youtube.com/embed/JpAeYB54abI video]
  
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== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
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==Forms and Sizes==
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Alucobond® is sold in thickness of 3, 4 and 6 mm with a variety of surface finishes.
  
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Sheet widths
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* Standard coil-coated width of 62”*
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* Some finishes are stocked in 40”, 49.2” or 50”. Please refer to stock material list
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* Custom widths of 40” and 50” available on request
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Sheet lengths
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* Standard coil-coated length of 196”
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* Reflect Mirror is offered in 146”
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* Custom lengths for coil coating: maximum 400” - Custom lengths for anodized: maximum 216”
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== Resources and Citations ==
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* AlucobondUSA: [[https://www.alucobondusa.com/products.html website]]
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* Alucobond: [[http://cid.alucobond.com/alucobond.html Technical Sheet]]
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* Exhibit Guidelines Technical Notes: [https://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Using_Composite_Panels_for_Exhibit_Case_Construction Using Composite Panels in Exhibit Case Construction]
 
* 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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* Website: www.alusuisse-comp.com/aluco_prop.html
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* Website address 1  Comment: www.alusuisse-comp.com/aluco_prop.html
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* Website: Material Explorer at www.materialexplorer.com (Accessed Oct 27, 2005)
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* Website address 2  Comment: Material Explorer at www.materialexplorer.com (Accessed Oct 27, 2005)
 
  
  
  
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[[Category:Materials database]]
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[[Category:Materials database]][[Category:MWG]][[Category: Board/Panel, Composite]]

Latest revision as of 08:36, 14 April 2024

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)

For comparison with alternates, see

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

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