Alucobond
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; Dibond
Applications
Personal and Collection Risks
Nonflammable
Alucobond: [SDS]
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Aluminum sheets=Peraluman-100
- Aluminum thickness = 0.020 inches
- Alucobond: [Technical Data sheet]
Additional Information
Alucobond: [Technical Sheet]
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: www.alusuisse-comp.com/aluco_prop.html
- Website address 2: Material Explorer at www.materialexplorer.com (Accessed Oct 27, 2005)