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Alubond U.S.A - A DESIGNER SOLUTION FOR MODERN BUILDINGS
 

Alubond U.S.A is the brand name for the new technology Aluminum Composite Building Panel from American Building Technologies, Illinois, U.S.A.The panel is a composite consisting of two layers of aluminum skin sandwiching a thermoplastic core in a continuous co-extrusion process. This new generation technology of mechanical and chemical bonding gives Alubond Panels an exceptional bond integrity.

The outer aluminum skin for exterior grade Alubond U.S.A Panels is coated with PVDF Kynar 500 fluorocarbon coatings. The lower aluminum skin is chromate treated and polyester coated.

 

 
PRODUCT COMPOSITION
Kynar 500 Coating
Epoxy Resin Primer Chromate Treatment
Aluminum Skin
P.E. or fire rated mineral core 3 mm
Aluminum Skin
Epoxy Resin Primer
Service Coat
   
 
ALUBOND PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
Lightweight, extreme rigidity and flatness resulting in an economical option for high quality building facades and interior claddings
Weather resistance combined with high acoustics, Thermal and Fire rated values.
Choice of Solid, Metallic, Granite, Veneer and Chameleon colors makes Alubond an Architect's dream choice for Interior and
exterior facade's treatment.
Easy mach inability gives the flexibility of shapes making it a versatile panel to achieve complex designer solutions.
   
 
Comparison Chart between ALUBOND, Solid Aluminum and steel

Alubond Aluminum Composite Panels have distinct advantages over other popular
Cladding materials like Solid Aluminum and Steel with superior Strength to weight ratio
as well as flatness, thermal and acoustic properties to name a few.

ITEM ALUBOND SOLID ALUMINUM STEEL
Weight 4 mm: 5.48 kg/m2 3 mm: 8.0 kg/m2 1.5 mm: 11.47kg/m2
Flatness Very Flat Uneven Uneven
Heat Insulation Best Poor Poor
Sound Insulation 25db 15db 5db
Echo Response Low Medium High
Paint Consistency Best Inconsistent Inconsistent
Paint Microns Even Uneven Uneven
Weather Proof Good Good Good
Fire Proof Good Good Good
Fabrication Easy Difficult Very Tough
Delivery Quick Slow Slow
Total Cost Economical Medium Cost Expensive
Maintenance Easy Easy Easy
Installation Quick Slow Very Slow
   
 
ALUBOND PANEL DIMENSIONS
Standard Width 1220 mm
Available Widths 1000 mm, 1250 mm, 1500 mm, 1550 mm
Standard Length 2440 mm
Available Lengths Any length upto 4800 mm
Thickness 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm
   
 
PRODUCT RANGE ALUBOND ACP AVAILABLE THICKNESS COATING/ FINISH
  1mm 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm  
Alubond - Exterior No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Kynar 500 PVDF
Alubond - Interior Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Polyester
Alubond - Granite - Ext No No Yes Yes Yes Yes U.V. Stable pet films
Alubond - Granite - Int No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Pet Films
Alubond - Veneers - Ext No No Yes Yes Yes Yes U.V. Stable pet films
Alubond - Veneers - Int No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Pet Films
Alubond - Chameleon - Ext No No Yes Yes Yes Yes U.V. Stable pet films
Alubond - Chameleon - Int No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Pet Films
   
  ALUBOND APPLICATIONS
 
ALUBOND's array of colors and finishes combined with the inherent capability of forming into different shapes and contours with durability and weather resistance makes ALUBOND an Architect's Dream ! Major corporation and multi national companies have a definitive desire to make their structures an expression of Personal Designer Statement. Alubond becomes a natural choice to achieve this objective. The possible applications are limited to The Architect's imagination. Some of the commonly used ALUBOND applications are:


 
   
Circular Columns   Building Fascades   Wall Paneling Concepts
   
Soffits and Beams   Metal Ceiling and Partitions   Exhibition and Display Stands
   
Shop fronts and Signages   Window Surrounds   Door Panels and frames
 
 
  Wind Load v/s Panel Dimension
 
 
     
The above graphs show 4mm and 6mm thick ALUBOND panel's maximum permissible length based on the appointed wind load and panel width. The value given above are fixed only for panels that are supported on four sides
  ALUBOND Test report Data
 
PROPERTIES RESULTS TEST TESTING LABORATORY
Thermal Conductance 5.79 Btu/hr.ft2.0 F (32.9 W/m2.0 K) ASTM C 518 Architectural Testing USA
Tensile Strength Yield Strength Elongation 5, 408 psi (37.3 MPa)
3, 737 psi (25.8 MPa) 6.1%
ASTM D 638 Architectural Testing USA
Deflection Temprature Under Load 2110 C (411.80 F) ASTM D 648 Architectural Testing USA
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion 2.02 x 10-5 mm/mm0 C
(1.12 x 10-5 in./in0 F)
ASTM D 696 Architectural Testing USA
Impact Resistance 4092 psi (28.2 MPa) ASTM D 732 Architectural Testing USA
Toxicity Within Acceptable Limits TCLP Architectural Testing USA
Color Change at -200 C No Visible Change ATI, York USA Architectural Testing USA
Color Change at 800 C No Visible Change ATI, York USA Architectural Testing USA
Delaminating at -200 C No Delamination ATI, York USA Architectural Testing USA
Delaminating at 800 C No Delamination ATI, York USA Architectural Testing USA
130 Derry Court
York, PA 17402- 9405
Tel: 717- 764- 7700
Fax: 717- 764- 4129
www.archtest.com
   
 
Warrington Fire Research Centre Ltd.
Holmesfield Road, Warrington, UK WA 1 2DS
Tel: int + (0) 1925 655116
Fax: int + (0) 1925 646672
www.wfre.co.uk
   
 
Method for Classification of the surface spread of Flame of Products Classified As Class 1 BS 476 Part 7 1997 Warrington Fire Research U.K
Method of Test for Fire Propagation for Products Fire propagation index, 1 = 2.6 BS 476 Part 6 1989 Warrington Fire Research U.K
 
Item Unit Thickness Standard
    3mm 4mm 6mm  
Density g/cm3 1.52 1.37 1.22 ASTM D792
Weight kg/cm2 4.55 5.48 7.34
 
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