Difference between revisions of "Alucobond"
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Revision as of 15:22, 18 May 2020
Description
[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. 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.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Alucobond® [Alusuisse Composites], ACM
Applications
Personal and Collection Risks
Nonflammable
Physical and Chemical Properties
Aluminum thickness = 0.020 inches Aluminum sheets=Peraluman-100
Additional Information
Aluisuisse Alucobond: Website
Links to Oddy Test results posted on AIC Wiki Materials Database Pages for individual materials below
° Alucobond Tested in 2017
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
- Website address 1 Comment: www.alusuisse-comp.com/aluco_prop.html
- Website address 2 Comment: Material Explorer at www.materialexplorer.com (Accessed Oct 27, 2005)