01 · Aluminium
Aluminium composite panels (ACP / MCM)
Imperial values are converted from metric; section and sheet designations stay metric.
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Aluminium
Rolled, extruded and composite aluminium for façade, architectural and general sheet-metal work. Alloys by EN AW / AA designation.
AL-CPAluminium Composite Panels (ACP / MCM)
Aluminium skins bonded to a core — includes Mulk group-manufactured panels.
- 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 | Composition | Reaction to fire (typical) | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | Polyethylene | Restricted on façades | Signage, interiors — check local code |
| FR | Mineral-filled polymer | B-s1,d0 (EN 13501-1) | Façades where code accepts class B |
| A2 | Predominantly mineral | A2-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
Polyvinylidene fluoride coating. A 70 % PVDF resin system is the standard high-durability façade coating.
Fluoro-ethylene vinyl ether. A fluoropolymer coating that allows high gloss and vivid colours.