Panel · 3–6 mm
Panelised — indicative fig. C·37
Fire Data pending Embodied carbon 0.06kgCO₂e/kg LowCompressive 110MPa StructuralDesign life Data pending
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 1.45
Porosity 0%
Water absorption 0.1%
Hardness HB
UV resistance Excellent
Chemical resistance Good
pH tolerance 4 – 9
Surface roughness 1.5μm
02 Mechanical
Tensile strength 130MPa
Compressive strength 110MPa
Flexural strength 53N/mm²
Shear strength 65MPa
Poisson's ratio 0.33
Impact resistance 50J
Creep resistance Moderate
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 0.15W/m·K
Specific heat 880J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 24×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Fire resistance level Group 2
Flame spread index 0
Smoke dev. index 0
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 115kgCO₂e/m³
Carbon footprint 28kgCO₂/m²
Embodied energy 180MJ/m²
Water footprint 45L/m²
Recyclability 100%
Recycled content 53%
Renewable content 0%
Circular score 7.5
VOC emissions 0.02mg/m²·h
Toxicity rating Low
LEED contribution 3
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Data pending — not yet recorded for this material.
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Lightweight (3.5-7.5 kg/m²)
- Exceptional flatness and dimensional stability
- Wide range of colours and finishes available
- Easy to fabricate with standard tools
- Weather and corrosion resistant
- 100% recyclable aluminium components
- Good thermal and acoustic insulation properties
- Cost-effective compared to solid metal panels
Constraints
- Strict fire regulations for PE-core variants in Australia
- Potential delamination if poorly manufactured
- Limited structural capacity
- Thermal expansion requires proper joint design
- Insurance implications for non-compliant products
- Complex recycling due to composite structure
- Professional installation recommended for warranty
08 Applications
A1 External wall cladding (with appropriate fire rating)
A2 Architectural façade systems
A3 Signage and display boards
A4 Interior wall linings
A5 Soffit and fascia applications
A6 Canopy and entrance features
A7 Column covers
A8 Partitions and false ceilings
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.