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Aluminium composite panels (ACP / MCM)

Panel build-up, fire-rated cores, and how panels are folded into cassettes.

Imperial values are converted from metric; section and sheet designations stay metric.

Thickness
3 · 4 · 6 mm; 4 mm typical0.118 · 0.157 · 0.236 in; 0.157 in typical
Skins
0.21–0.50 mm0.008–0.020 in
Widths
1000 · 1250 · 1500 · 2000 mm39.4 · 49.2 · 59.1 · 78.7 in
Lengths
Cut-to-size, up to about 6 mCut-to-size, up to about 19.7 ft
Units
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AL-CPAluminium Composite Panels (ACP / MCM)

Aluminium skins bonded to a core — includes Mulk group-manufactured panels.

COATING — PVDF / FEVE / PEALUMINIUM SKIN 0.21–0.50 mmCORE — PE / FR / A2ALUMINIUM SKIN 0.21–0.50 mmSERVICE (BACK) COAT3 / 4 / 6 mmSECTION THROUGH COMPOSITE PANEL (NOT TO SCALE)
Aluminium composite panel layer build-up
Thickness
3 · 4 · 6 mm; 4 mm typical0.118 · 0.157 · 0.236 in; 0.157 in typical
Skins
0.21–0.50 mm0.008–0.020 in
Widths
1000 · 1250 · 1500 · 2000 mm39.4 · 49.2 · 59.1 · 78.7 in
Lengths
Cut-to-size, up to about 6 mCut-to-size, up to about 19.7 ft
Coatings
· · PE; effects
Fire tests
EN 13501-1 · NFPA 285 · BS 8414
Film
Printed PE, direction arrows
Façades
0.50 mm skins, PVDF or FEVE0.020 in skins, PVDF or FEVE

Core selection

Core selection
CoreCompositionReaction to fire (typical)Where it fits
PEPolyethyleneRestricted on façadesSignage, interiors — check local code
FRMineral-filled polymerB-s1,d0 (EN 13501-1)Façades where code accepts class B
A2Predominantly mineralA2-s1,d0 (EN 13501-1)High-rise, limited-combustibility
SPECIFY ASAL-CP · 4 mm ACP · FR core · 0.5 mm skins · PVDF 2-coat [colour ref.] · 1500 × 4000 mm · B-s1,d0 · 850 m²

Last reviewed 2026-09-26 by the Mulk Trading technical team

Standards referenced: EN 13501-1, NFPA 285, BS 8414

Specifications and ranges are indicative; the quotation, order confirmation and mill certificate are binding.

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