Panel · 0.3–6 mm
Panelised — indicative fig. C·35
Fire Category B-C Category B-CEmbodied carbon 12kgCO₂e/kg HighCompressive Data pending Design life 30yr
Lightweight, stiff aluminium composite facade panels with mineral-filled cores, suitable for rainscreen cladding and architectural features.
01 Physical
Density 1900-2000kg/m3
Specific gravity 1.55
Porosity 0.5%
Water absorption 0.5%
Hardness 40
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Good
pH tolerance 3-11
Surface roughness 1.5µm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 58MPa
Flexural strength 120MPa
Shear strength 24MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.33
Impact resistance Class 3
Creep resistance Stable
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 14.085W/m·K
Specific heat 1470J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 2.4×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Category B-C
Fire resistance level Non-combustible (steel facings)
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 100
Heat release rate 50
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 11.5
Carbon footprint 8.5
Embodied energy 180MJ/kg
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 30%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 8
VOC emissions 5
Toxicity rating Low
LEED contribution 2
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 30
Maintenance interval 12
Warranty period 20
Material cost (range) 45-500
Material cost (per unit) 150
Lead time 1-16 weeks
Lifecycle cost 250
Annual maintenance 2
Market availability High
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Excellent flatness and dimensional stability
- Lightweight (5.5-15 kg/m²)
- Wide colour range (50+ standard colours)
- Weather resistant with appropriate coatings
- 100% recyclable metal skins
- Easy fabrication and installation
- Fire-resistant options available (mineral core)
- 25+ year warranty available
Constraints
- Fire performance varies significantly by core type
- Potential delamination if poorly manufactured
- Limited BAL rating data for non-aluminium variants
- High cost for copper and stainless options ($250-500/m²)
- Requires specialist installation for warranty
- Thermal bridging at fixings
- Edge sealing critical for durability
- PE core products banned in Victoria
08 Applications
A1 External facades and cladding systems
A2 Signage and architectural features
A3 Soffits and canopies
A4 Internal feature walls
A5 Column covers and beam cladding
A6 Transport infrastructure
A7 Marine and coastal buildings (stainless steel)
A8 Healthcare facilities (copper - antimicrobial)
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.