Fire Safety
A2 vs B1 Fire-Rated ACP What The Numbers Actually Mean
Both ratings make a panel fire-rated, but they behave very differently in a real fire. Mineral content, test standards and when each is the right specification.
Notes From The Factory Floor
Practical reading on fire ratings, coating systems, colour matching, fabrication and installation — written by the people who actually make the panels.
Articles
Technical Articles
Fire Safety
Coatings
PVDF vs FEVE vs PE Choosing The Right Coating For Your Project
Coating choice drives warranty length, colour stability and total cost. A practical comparison from the people who run the precision coating line.
Installation
Open-Joint vs Flush-Joint Choosing An ACP Installation System
Two common ACP installation methods compared for visual effect, weather sealing, fabrication, maintenance and cost, with recommendations by building type.
Specification
2000mm Wide ACP When To Specify It And When Not To
Ultra-wide panels mean fewer joints and faster installation, but they need planning for transport, handling and fabrication.
Behind The Scenes
Inside The Jiangyin Factory Three Lines Under One Roof
A walk through chemosynthesis, precision coating and lamination — and the small choices that decide whether a panel survives twenty years outdoors.
Guides
Material Process And Design Guides
Longer reference pieces for specifiers and buyers writing a panel specification.
Material Guide
ACP Material Guide Skins Cores Coatings And What Each One Decides
What an aluminum composite panel is made of, which layer controls which property, and how to write a specification that cannot be misread.
Process Guide
ACP Manufacturing Process Guide From Coil To Packed Panel
The four stages every panel passes through, what is controlled at each one, and which test result proves it was done properly.
Design Guide
ACP Design And Fabrication Guide Bending Routing And Panel Sizing
Minimum bend radius, routing and folding, panel sizing and the design decisions that have to be made before fabrication starts.
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Knowledge Center Questions
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