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| Alubond U.S.A - A DESIGNER SOLUTION FOR MODERN BUILDINGS |
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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. |
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| PRODUCT COMPOSITION |
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Kynar 500 Coating |
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Epoxy Resin Primer Chromate Treatment |
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Aluminum Skin |
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P.E. or fire rated mineral core 3 mm |
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Aluminum Skin |
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Epoxy Resin Primer |
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Service Coat |
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| ALUBOND PRODUCT ADVANTAGES |
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Lightweight, extreme rigidity and flatness resulting in an economical option for high quality building facades and interior claddings |
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Weather resistance combined with high acoustics, Thermal and Fire rated values. |
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Choice of Solid, Metallic, Granite, Veneer and Chameleon colors makes Alubond an Architect's dream choice for Interior and
exterior facade's treatment. |
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Easy mach inability gives the flexibility of shapes making it a versatile panel to achieve complex designer solutions. |
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| Comparison Chart between ALUBOND, Solid Aluminum and steel |
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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.
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| PRODUCT RANGE |
ALUBOND ACP AVAILABLE THICKNESS |
COATING/ FINISH |
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1mm |
2mm |
3mm |
4mm |
5mm |
6mm |
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| 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 |
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ALUBOND APPLICATIONS |
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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:
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| Circular Columns |
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Building Fascades |
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Wall Paneling Concepts |
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| Soffits and Beams |
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Metal Ceiling and Partitions |
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Exhibition and Display Stands |
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| Shop fronts and Signages |
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Window Surrounds |
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Door Panels and frames |
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Wind Load v/s Panel Dimension |
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| 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 |
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ALUBOND Test report Data |
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| 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 |
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130 Derry Court
York, PA 17402- 9405
Tel: 717- 764- 7700
Fax: 717- 764- 4129
www.archtest.com |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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Thickness |
Standard |
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4mm |
6mm |
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| Density |
g/cm3 |
1.52 |
1.37 |
1.22 |
ASTM D792 |
| Weight |
kg/cm2 |
4.55 |
5.48 |
7.34 |
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