What is ACP or ACM?

ACP is an Aluminum composite Panel also known as ACM Aluminum Composite Material. This is a sandwich panel of two aluminum skins bonded to an extruded core of either Polyethylene or mineral core.

What is the core between the two aluminum skins? Is there a difference between the core for standard Alubond U.S.A and Alubond U.S.A FR?

Polyethylene also described in short as (PE) is the core material used for standard Alubond U.S.A ACP. It is a petroleum based product with proven exterior and interior weather resistance properties. It also contributes to the strength, flexibility and stability of ACP.

FR core is a non-combustible mineral core used mainly in the fire rated ACP described as Alubond U.S.A FR which is tested to BS 476 Part 6 & Part 7, ASTM (Report No.: 01-45686.01 & 01-45686.02), DIN/EN Standards (DIN EN ISO 11925-2, EN 13501-1, DIN EN 13501-1, DIN EN ISO 11925-2, DIN EN ISO 1716) and offer superior Fire ratings.

What are the standard dimensions and thickness of ACP in Alubond?

Alubond is produced for interior and exterior grade from 1mm to 6mm thickness. Standard dimensions are in 1250mm width and non standard widths are 1000mm and 1500mm. Lengths are as per order.

What is the skin thickness available?

Standard skin thickness for exterior grade are premium quality 0.5mm thickness and economy 0.3mm. Interior grade starts from 0.06 to 0.5mm.

What are the different coatings available?

Alubond U.S.A has specialized coatings for Exterior and Interior Grade.

Exterior Grade Coating:
PVDF – Poly Vinyldene Difluoride coating with minimum 70% content PVDF resin.
– PVDF Stone series and wood series which involves printing of textures and coating with PVDF resins.

Lumiflon coating
Alubond Stainless Steel in Hair line and High Mirror finishes in 316 and 304 grade with SS skin both sides

Solar Cool Coating
High reflective solar mirror finish and Low concentration PV booster mirrors

Interior Grade Coating:
Polyester coating for Metallic and Solid colors.
Polyester coating for Metallic, Solid colors, wooden, granite and other textured finishes.
– Stainless Steel Finishes in High Mirror and Hairline Brushed 304 grade with SS skin outside and aluminum skin inside.
– Anodized Aluminum in High Mirror and Hairline brushed finishes.

What are the applications of ACP?

Alubond U.S.A Aluminium Composite Panel has many applications in Construction Industry, Interior fit-out, Shop fronts and Signage, Exhibition and Display Stands and many other applications. Understanding of the product range and flexibility is the key to the limits of the architect’s imagination.

Construction Industry
Alubond U.S.A Aluminium Composite Panel is commonly used in Facade cladding in various construction projects like Airports, Multi Storey Towers, Large Space Showrooms and Petrol Stations.

Interior Fit-outs, Exhibitions & Display Stands
The flatness, durability, flexibility and range of finishes make Alubond an exciting material to be used for complex, shaped partitions and custom designed Ceilings. It is also commonly used in designing Exhibition Stands where imaginative designs in vibrant colors and the easy installation and demonstrability are pre-requisites.

Shop fronts and Signage
Alubond custom made, Alubond 3D CAM CNC equipment can be of working on ACP, SS, Plastic and Wood has taken Alubond into new levels of creativity. A combination of above materials including cutting of grills, letters to custom shape and inlay it into backlighted panels makes Alubond the new technology material for signages, Corporate identity programs, Exhibitions and Display Stands.

Other Applications
Other Applications include Truck Bodies, Door panels and Frames, Wall, Ceilings & Murals, etc.

How is ACP fixed on concrete, steel, timber?

Typical fixing details in various systems can be down loaded from our web site www.alubond.com under section home page Download Centre / fixing details.

What shapes can be achieved in Alubond?

Alubond can be made into standard trays and rolled into circular columns. The use of CNC Equipment enables ACP to be cut into Grills and other two dimensional shapes.

How is Alubond U.S.A antibacterial and termite resistant?

Alubond uses either LDPE or Mineral Core which are both antibacterial and termite resistant. As such Alubond can be used in Clean Room areas in Hospital and other hygiene demanding structures.

How is the fire rating of Alubond U.S.A?

Alubond U.S.A fire rated panel called Alubond U.S.A FR has been successfully tested to ASTM, BS, Sicherheits Institute – Switzerland, DIN 4102 standards. Also as per ASTM D648 Deflection Temperature of 211°C has been achieved by Alubond U.S.A which is one of the highest fire rating standards in the world?

What is the origin of Alubond U.S.A and production bases?

Alubond U.S.A ACP is an American product branded and registered by American Building Technologies Inc., Chicago IL, U.S.A. The production bases are present Denver U.S.A, Serbia – Europe, Sharjah & Ajman – U.A.E., India and Saudi Arabia.

What are the international project references?

Project gallery in our web site lists images of some of the major projects around the world. Also a more detailed list can be downloaded under the same section.

What is the warranty of Alubond?

All panels supplied on the project shall be warranted for a period of 10 years by the parent company American Building Technologies Inc., Denver U.S.A. as well as their worldwide distributor Eurocon Building Industries, Ajman, U.A.E. as per the standard Product Warranty which can be downloaded from our web site www.alubond.com under section Technical Data / Warranty and Tolerances.

What are the product tolerances?

Thickness of Panel: ± 0.2mm
Thickness of skin: ± 0.05mm
Bow: ± 0.8% of length
Squareness: ± 0.5% of length
Dimension in sizes: ± 2mm
Color difference between different batches: ± 2 NBS Units

How is Alubond packed for export orders?

In strong wooden crates with normal loading of approx 150 sheets per box. Custom made packing is also catered to at additional costs. Packing images can be viewed from our web site www.alubond.com under section Technical Data / packing standards.

Color range?

Alubond has standard color range of 30 colors. Another 15 pre selected colors normally can be color matched from RAL and Pantone color series.

Can Alubond supply fabricated panels and mounting accessories?

Yes Alubond can supply fabricated panels and mounting accessories.

What are the delivery periods?

Alubond delivery for standard colors and width in stock normally is 4 weeks Ex-factory plus sailing time. For Non-standard color and width (1000, 1250, 1500 & 1550mm) delivery will be 6-8 weeks Ex-factory plus sailing time. For availability of stock, client can get up to date information from our web site www.alubond.com under section “stocks update”.

What is The Distribution network of Alubond?

Alubond is represented in Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, India, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macedonia, Mexico, Montenegro, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sudan, United Kingdom, Vietnam, West Indies.

Where are the sales offices and addresses of Alubond network?

Alubond has offices in U.S.A, Europe, India & U.A.E as per the following contact details:

United States of AmericaAmerican Building Technologies Inc.
5411 E State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
T: 815 977 9671; F: 815 977 9672
Email: info@alubond.com

EUROPE
ALUBOND EUROPE, doo
Skadarska 73, 26000 Pančevo, Serbia
T: +381 13 30 77 77; F: +381 13 30 77 78
Email: info@alubondeurope.com
Web site: www.alubondeurope.com

India SalesM/s Alubond – Dacs India (P) Ltd
Enpar House, Ambika Mills Compound,
Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel,
Mumbai 400013, India.
T: 009122 4321 1400; F: 009122 4321 1444
Email: alubondindia@alubond.com

MIDDLE EAST & REST OF THE WORLDMulk Holdings FZC
P.O. Box 42642,
Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah,
United Arab Emirates
T: 00971 6 5262202; F: 00971 6 5262203
Email: sales@alubond.com

How is the ordering process?

Alubond U.S.A normally sells through a dedicated net work of our Distributors appointed around the world and all enquiries received in any of the Alubond offices in U.S.A., Europe, India or U.A.E. are routed through the relevant distributors. Eurocon Building Industries is the world wide agent and majority stake partners authorized to appoint distributor for Alubond range of products around the world. All financial and logistics dealings of Distributors is done through Eurocon Building Industries only.

Mulk Holdings F.Z.C
P.O.Box: 42642,
Sharjah, U.A.E.
T: 00971 6 5262202; F: 00971 6 5262203

Minimum Order Quantity: The minimum order quantity is normally 600m2 per specification. However subject to agreement of Mulk Holdings this quantity can be reduced if stocks are available or similar color is in the production plant.

What are the payment terms?

Standard payment terms for Distributors are 20% advance on order and balance on delivery either to Irrevocable L/C at site or cash against documents. For new customer payment terms is 100% in advance by T/T into one of the following bank accounts.

BANK DETAILS

HABIB BANK AG ZURICH
P.O.Box 3306, Dubai, U.A.E.
T:00971-4-2214535; F: 00971-4-2284211
Account Name: Eurocon Building Industries (F.Z.E.)
Account Number: 20311-105-388854
Swift No.: HBZUAEAD

EMIRATES BANK INTERNATIONAL PJSC
P.O.Box 25090, Sharjah, U.A.E.
Account Name: Eurocon Building Industries(F.Z.E.)
Account Number: 0023 744438 001
Swift No.: EBILAEADTFS

ABU DHABI COMMERCIAL BANK
P.O.Box 1843, Ajman, U.A.E.
Account Name: Eurocon Building Industries (F.Z.E.)
Account Number: 263981020001
Swift No.: ADCBAEAAA037

HSBC BANK MIDDLE EAST LIMITED
King Faizal Road, Sharjah, U.A.E.
Account Name: Eurocon Building Industries (F.Z.E.)
Account Number: 040 – 145310 – 100
Swift No.: BBMEAEAD

NATIONAL BANK OF FUJAIRAH
P.O.Box 29779, Dubai, U.A.E
Account Name: Eurocon Building Industries (F.Z.E.)
Account Number: 200026720
Swift No.: NBFUAEAF

What is the production capacity?

Alubond has a total production capacity of 11 Million square meters per year from different production bases.

What is PVDF, PVDF Stone series, Polyester, Stainless Steel and Anodised aluminum COATINGS?

PVDF – Poly Vinyldene Difluoride coating with minimum 70% content PVDF resin.
– Lumiflon or Flouropolymer coatings with PVDF for bright colors with high gloss.
– PVDF Stone series and wood series is an exterior grade coating system which involves printing of textures using exterior grade chemicals and coating with PVDF resins.
– Polyester coating for Metallic and Solid colors for interior use.
– Anodized aluminum is a treatment on aluminum to get High Mirror and Hairline Brushed finish. Recommended for interior use, it is however known to be used for exterior applications in mild weather conditions without failure.
– Genuine Stainless Steel Composite Aluminum Panels is the new product launch of Alubond. Grade 304 in the standard range and 316 grade is also supplied as per custom made orders.

Can Alubond be used in wet areas?

Alubond is a preferred material to be used in wet areas and new range of finishes in marble, wood and granite allows the designer an innovative usage of Alubond in Luxury Bath Room, Kitchen and other wet areas.

What is the difference between Stainless Steel Composite Panels - Exterior & Interior?

The exterior grade has stainless steel skins on both sides and as such suitable for expansion and contraction in differential temperatures. The interior grade has aluminum skin on the back and as such is not recommended for exterior use due to unstable behavior in differential temperatures.