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, Denver 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.
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 , Arctic Ice and Chameleon colors makes ALUBOND an Architect’s dream for a choice of interior and exterior facade’s treatment.
Kynar 500 PVDF Coatings from P.P.G U.S.A and Alcan Aluminum U.S.A used on all ALUBOND panels provides for 10 to 15 years warranty!
Easy machinability 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
Product Range
Coating / Finish
Aluminum
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
lubond Panel Dimensions:
Standard Width
1220 mm
Available Widths
1000 mm, 1250 mm, 1500 mm, 1550 mm
Standard Length
2440 mm
Available Lenghts
Any length upto 4800 mm
Available Thickness
1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm
Alubond Product Range
Product Range
Alubond ACP Available Thickness
Coating / Finish
Aluminum
1mm
2mm
3mm
4mm
5mm
6mm
Alubond - Exterior
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Kynar 500 PVDF
Alcan - U.S.A
Alubond - Interior
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Polyester
Alcan - U.S.A
Alubond - Granite - Ext
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Kynar PVDF Films
Alcan - U.S.A
Alubond - Granite - Int
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
IT-Polyester
Alcan - U.S.A
Alubond - Veneers - Ext
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Kynar PVDF Films
Alcan - U.S.A
Alubond - Veneers - Int
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
IT-Polyester
Alcan - U.S.A
Alubond - Arctic Ice - Ext
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Kynar PVDF Films
Alcan - U.S.A
Alubond - Arctic Ice - Int
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
IT-Polyester
Alcan - U.S.A
Alubond - Chameleon - Ext
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Kynar PVDF Films
Alcan - U.S.A
Alubond - Chameleon - Int
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
IT-Polyester
Alcan - U.S.A
Wind Load v/s Panel Dimension
The above graphs show 4 mm and 6 mm thick ALUBOND panel's maximum permissible lengths based on the appointed wind load and panel width. The values given above are fixed only for panels that are supported on four sides.
ALUBONDU.S.A Test Report Data
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Properties
Result
Test
Testing Laboratory
Thermal Conductance
5.79 Btu/hr.ft2.0F (32.9 W/m2.0K)
ASTM C 518
Architectural Testing, U.S.A
Tensile Strength
Yield Strength
Elongation
5,408 psi (37.3 MPa) 3,737 psi (25.8 Mpa)
6.1%
ASTM D 638
Architectural Testing, U.S.A
Deflection Temperature Under Load
211° C (411.8°F)
ASTM D 648
Architectural Testing, U.S.A
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion
2.02 x 10-5 mm/mm.°C (1.12 x 10 - 5 in. /in. °F)
ASTM D 696
Architectural Testing, U.S.A
Impact Resistance
4092 psi (28.2 MPa)
ASTM D 732
Architectural Testing, U.S.A
Toxicity
Within Acceptable Limits
TCLP
Architectural Testing, U.S.A
Color Change at - 20°C
No Visible Change
ATI, York U.S.A
Architectural Testing, U.S.A
Color Change at 80°C
No Visible Change
ATI, York U.S.A
Architectural Testing, U.S.A
Delaminating at- 20°C
No Delamination
ATI, York U.S.A
Architectural Testing, U.S.A
Delaminating at80°C
No Delamination
ATI, York U.S.A
Architectural Testing, U.S.A
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