Your Top 10 Questions on Aluminium Composite Panel, Answered

When installing aluminium composite panel sheets in any residential or commercial space, you might have so many questions. To help you get all the information regarding ACP, here we have covered top 10 questions.

What is an Aluminium Composite Panel?

Aluminium Composite Panel or ACP is a material used in buildings exteriors as well as interiors. ACP cladding is popular in residential as well as commercial spaces. It is a composite material in which thermoplastic polythene core and fire-retardant core material are sandwiched between two thin aluminium sheets. The ACP sheet is easy to install and it looks beautiful on both, residential and commercial buildings. Another good thing about aluminium composite panel is it carries the ability to withstand various weather conditions.

How Aluminium Composite Panels Are Made?

You will find ACPs of different types, including metallic, high gloss, sparkle, mirror, and brushed. ACP panel is made by sandwiching layers of aluminium foil and LDPE under heat and pressure. The production process of aluminium composite panels can be divided into cold composite method, thermal composite method, continuous composite method, and intermittent composite method. The process starts with cleaning of aluminium coil and then chemical treatment. The process of cleaning aluminium coil includes spray degreasing, water washing, and more. Once the aluminium coil is cleaned, it goes through flourocarbon coating, hot air circulation baking paint, and more.

What is the size of Aluminium Composite Panel?

The size and thickness of aluminium composite panel differs from one manufacturer to another. The standard size of aluminium composite panel is 10 x 4 sq ft. Talking about the thickness, MAPL (Maa Panel Pvt. Ltd.) manufactures ACP sheets ranging from 3 mm to 10 mm thickness (depending on the requirement).

What is an Aluminium Composite Panel used for?

ACP is a composite material with a wide range of applications. It can be used for exterior wall, interior wall & ceiling, showroom buildup & detailing, billboards, curtain wall panels, old building renovation, advertising signs, and display stands. In a nutshell, ACPs are used in so many industries, including signage and construction.

How to install an Aluminium Composite Panel?

Before installing ACP sheet, there are certain things you need take into account. Firstly, you need to measure the size of the panels. Making mistake in this step will affect other steps. After measuring the size, the next step is to fabricate the boards. After that, the next step is waterproofing. This step ensures that water won’t leak from the panel. To make it waterproof, the premium primer is applied to the plywood. After ensuring waterproofness, the next step in the process is to setup mounting system. Setting up mounting system correctly will make sure panels are applied in an order. Lastly, aluminium composite panels are applied in the mounting system. So, this is how process of installing an aluminium composite panel works.

Is an Aluminium Composite Panel waterproof?

The answer is yes, aluminium composite panel is waterproof. As we have seen in the process of ACP manufacturing, it is made by sandwiching layers of aluminium foil and low density polythene under intense heat and pressure. This makes ACP sheet strong and waterproof.

How to clean Aluminium Composite Panel?

Cleaning the ACP panel from time to time will keep your building interior/exterior look beautiful. How often you should be cleaning your building’s ACP sheet depends so much on the building’s location. For example, if your building is located at heavy industrialized area, it is advisable to clean it two times a year. If it’s in the rural area, you can clean it once per two years. If it’s in urban area, you can clean it once per year. And if it’s in low rainfall/coastal area, you can clean it once per year. Now talking about how to clean it, first try clean the dirt with clear water. If stil dirt remains, consider using a diluted solution of mild soap & clean water, and use a soft cloth to apply the solution. Then, clean it again with clear water. If diluted solution of mild soap and clean water fails to remove the dirt, consider using isopropyl solution to clean ACP sheets.

How much is Aluminum Composite Panel?

If you are thinking of aluminium composite panel cladding to your building interior/exterior, you must be concerned about its price. Aluminium composite panel price varies depending on various factors like ACP thickness, type of ACP sheet, manufacturer, etc. It is hard to mention exact aluminium composite panel rate, because depending on so many factors (type of ACP, thickness, etc.), the price per square feet may range anywhere between Rs. 50 to Rs. 130 or more. If you want affordable and high-quality ACP sheets for your space, MAPL is the best choice. We are one of the leading aluminium composite panel manufacturers in India. Get in touch with us and we will quote you the best price.

Which is better: Aluminum Composite Panel or HPL sheet?

Both, aluminium composite panel sheets and high pressure laminate sheets have their own pros and cons. Both are different in terms of durability, usage, pricing, lifespan, etc. Whether you should consider ACP or HPL sheet for your building depends on whether you are concerned about durability, cost, lifespan, or any other factor. HPL sheets are durable as compared to ACP sheets, but they cost more. Due to comparatively less durability, ACP sheets have lesser lifespan than HPL sheets.

How to glue aluminium composite panels?

There are two ways you can glue aluminium composite panels. First one is using the 3MVHB tape and another one is using all-purpose adhesive. The 3MVHB tape is a new, fast, and convenient method of pasting and installing ACP sheet which can replace screw, rivet, and other assembly methods. Adhesive can also be a good way to glue ACP sheets. Under this method, first you need to make basic plane using a thick plywood. Then highlight positioning lining in the plywood and the ACP. Now, apply all-purpose adhesive on both surfaces. Then attach ACP sheet to the wooden plane according to the positioning line after a few minutes.

If you are planning to install ACP sheet to your space, MAPL is the right choice. MAPL manufactures a wide range of aluminium composite panel design and texture. So, you are never out of options.