Difference between revisions of "Dibond"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | [Alusuisse Composites] A registered trademark for an inert, rigid, laminate composed of a lightweight low density polyethylene core covered with two thin sheets (0.3 mm) of aluminum. Dibond® aluminum composite sheets are available with a heat-cured polyester stove-lacquered finish on the front and back in numerous colors. They may also be purchased with mill-finished aluminum on the back. The outer surfaces are protected by peel-off foil sheets prior to use. Dibond® panels | + | [3A Composites, formerly Alusuisse Composites] A registered trademark for an inert, rigid, laminate composed of a lightweight, solid [[low density polyethylene]] core covered with two thin sheets (0.3 mm; .012 in) of [[aluminum]]. Dibond® aluminum composite sheets, or ACM, are available with a heat-cured polyester stove-lacquered finish on the front and back in numerous colors. They may also be purchased with mill-finished aluminum on the back that can be digitally printed with fine lines, high resolution images, or a mirror-like surface. The outer surfaces are protected by peel-off foil sheets prior to use. Dibond® panels can be covered with fabric for use as solid painting supports (ArPlex Artist Board). |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | ArPlex Artist Board | + | Aluminum Composite Material (AMC), [[Alucobond]] (3A Composites); ArPlex Artist Board |
| − | == | + | For comparison with alternates, see |
| + | * [[Foamboards/Support panels, 3A Composites]] | ||
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| + | == Applications == | ||
| + | * Kerf folded case furniture | ||
| + | * Desiccant Chambers | ||
| + | * Graphic panels and labels (wrapped) | ||
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| + | == Personal Risks== | ||
| + | * Dibond: [https://d371dyuip757b1.cloudfront.net/downloads/3AC-Alucobond_Dibond-SDS-Rev8_2018.pdf SDS] | ||
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| + | ==Collection Risks == | ||
| + | Dibond is composed of inert materials (aluminum and polyethylene) that are normally considered safe for housing and displaying collection materials. | ||
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| + | '''Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials''' | ||
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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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| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Weather resistant | Weather resistant | ||
| + | ==Working Properties== | ||
| − | == | + | Dibond: How to Fabricate: [https://3acompositesusa.com/downloads/Dibond-How-To-Fabrication-Guide.pdf Guide] |
| + | ==Forms and Sizes== | ||
| + | * Available in several colors with a thickness of 3 mm; white boards also come in 2 and 4 mm thicknesses. | ||
| + | * All boards are 49.2" x 98.4",. | ||
| − | + | == Resources and Citations == | |
| − | + | * 3A Composites: [https://3acompositesusa.com/products/dibond/ Dibond Website] | |
* 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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Latest revision as of 08:35, 14 April 2024
Description
[3A Composites, formerly Alusuisse Composites] A registered trademark for an inert, rigid, laminate composed of a lightweight, solid Low density polyethylene core covered with two thin sheets (0.3 mm; .012 in) of Aluminum. Dibond® aluminum composite sheets, or ACM, are available with a heat-cured polyester stove-lacquered finish on the front and back in numerous colors. They may also be purchased with mill-finished aluminum on the back that can be digitally printed with fine lines, high resolution images, or a mirror-like surface. The outer surfaces are protected by peel-off foil sheets prior to use. Dibond® panels can be covered with fabric for use as solid painting supports (ArPlex Artist Board).
Synonyms and Related Terms
Aluminum Composite Material (AMC), Alucobond (3A Composites); ArPlex Artist Board
For comparison with alternates, see
Applications
- Kerf folded case furniture
- Desiccant Chambers
- Graphic panels and labels (wrapped)
Personal Risks
- Dibond: SDS
Collection Risks
Dibond is composed of inert materials (aluminum and polyethylene) that are normally considered safe for housing and displaying collection materials.
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
Weather resistant
Working Properties
Dibond: How to Fabricate: Guide
Forms and Sizes
- Available in several colors with a thickness of 3 mm; white boards also come in 2 and 4 mm thicknesses.
- All boards are 49.2" x 98.4",.
Resources and Citations
- 3A Composites: Dibond Website
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002