ENGINEERED SOLID SHEETS

Perfect flatness, Durability and Aesthetics

3A Composites Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. 3A Composites Middle East (Branch)

300 Beach Road Almas Tower, JLT
#10-06 The Concourse P.O. Box: 343522
Singapore 199555 Dubai, UAE
(65) 6303 9750 (97) 1 58 535 1721
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www.alucobond.com.sg www.alucobond.com

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Solitaire Corporate Park No. 2299 West Yan'an Road
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78224 Singen Davidson, NC 28036
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Germany United States of America

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 THE PRODUCT
ALUCODUAL® is a pre-coated engineered solid sheet WIND LOAD AND PERMISSIBLE PANEL SIZES
comprising 2/3 layers of laminated aluminium skins.
This ensures perfect flatness, which is challenging to The diagram indicates the available range of panel
achieve with standard post coated solid sheets. sizes and permissible range lengths at a given panel
width, depending on the wind load applied.
The product undergoes a multi-coat, multi-bake
process on a continuous industrial-grade coil coating The diagram apply to panels supported on four sides
line, utilizing the highest grade of fluorocarbon based (corners fixed).
PVDF/FEVE paint system as per AAMA 2605 superior
performance specification for exterior to ensure Dimensional values for other systems are available
long-term performance and durability. on request.

3mm ALUCODUAL®
7000

6000

Permissible length L (mm)

5000

4000

3000

2000

1000

Pre-coated solid aluminium sheet

0
Adhesive 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

Windload (kN/M2)
Solid Aluminium sheet
Panel width W=750mm W=1000mm W=1250mm W=1500mm
with a wash coat

ABOUT US PRODUCT RANGE:

2.5mm ALUCODUAL®
6000

Thickness:
As a global leader in composite materials, with its head ALUCODUAL® - 2mm and 2.5mm
5000

office in Switzerland, affiliated with Schweiter ALUCODUAL® PLUS - 3mm

Permissible length L (mm)

Technologies Group, 3A Composites employs more Width: 1250mm, 1500mm
4000

than 4400 people in Europe, America and Asia. Length: </=6000mm

Presently, 3A Composites is a house of 20+ leading 3000

brands in their respective material and application

2000
categories. Among them, the flagship product lines In comparison to a single sheet of aluminum of the
used in architectural applications are: same thickness, ALUCODUAL® panels offer enhanced 1000

stiffness and rigidity. This structural stability allows for

ALUCODUAL® Engineered Solid Sheets (cladding & their use in larger cassettes and panels, effectively 0

curtain walls, interior walls, ceilings, soffits & column reducing number of joints and overall costs.
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5

decoration) Additionally, the material's workability in achieving 3D

Windload (kN/M2)
Panel width W=750mm W=1000mm W=1250mm W=1500mm
shapes and complex geometric patterns makes it
ALUCOLUX® Solid Aluminium Sheets (cladding & highly versatile for various architectural applications.
curtain walls, interior walls, ceilings, soffits & column 2mm ALUCODUAL®
decoration) One of the key features of ALUCODUAL® is its 6000

fire-retardant property. Since it doesn't have a

ALUCOBOND® Aluminium Composite Material thermo-plastic core, it remains inactive in the event of 5000

(cladding & curtain walls, interior walls, ceilings & a fire, emitting no toxic gases or burning droplets. It is

Permissible length L (mm)

column decoration) classified as Class A2-s1, d0 according to EN 13501-1 4000

test standard, making it suitable for projects with

ALUCORE® Aluminium Core Panels (cladding & stringent fire safety requirements. 3000

curtain walls, roofing & ceilings)

2000
ALUCODUAL® is used for facades, wall cladding,
soffits, column cladding and decorative interior walls in
1000
various projects like airports, stadiums, malls and
residential buildings. It fulfills fire safety needs while 0
providing flexibility, making it a reliable choice for 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
Windload (kN/M2)
architects and designers to create visually appealing Panel width W=750mm W=1000mm W=1250mm W=1500mm
facades.

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 FIXING SYSTEMS
LEED CERTIFICATION TRAY PANEL

The LEED program has gained much recognition have minimal impact on the environment during This system is one of the most adaptable
over the past several years and is now the premier construction and occupation and acknowledges systems for facade cladding with either
sustainability design tool in the building industry. that using recycled materials is an essential part of vertical or horizontal panel layouts.
LEED focuses on constructing buildings that reducing environmental deterioration. Individual panels are of a tray/cassette
type, with four sides folded and framed
with extruded aluminium profile sections.
Individual elements are fastened to an
Recycled % Recycled % LEED Contribution extruded aluminium sub-structure by
Material
Pre-Consumer Post Consumer (1.0 x Post + 0.5 x Pre) means of aluminium profiled cleats, which
20% 20% 30%
in turn are anchored to the wall. The
ALUCODUAL®
horizontal and vertical joints between the
panels are of minimum 15mm width and
all rivets, fastening cleats and screws are
concealed within it and kept closed by a
REASONS TO CHOOSE ALUCODUAL
®
profiled strip of matching or contrasting
colour.

SZ-20

This system assembly is based on the

Perfect flatness Colour consistency 'tongue and groove’ principle and is
ALUCODUAL® undergoes a lamination process that High quality fluorocarbon based PVDF/FEVE coating particularly suited for facade cladding
enhances its flatness compared to a single solid on a continuous industrial grade coil-coating line with a horizontal panel layout. Individual
aluminum sheet. Specifically chosen alloy and temper conforming to AAMA 2605 and ECCA guidelines. panels are folded into a tray and the top
for architectural applications ensure remarkable and bottom sides are grasped by an
flatness in the finished product. extruded aluminium section. The 'Z' and
‘S’ profiles are riveted to the top and
bottom folded edge of the panels
respectively, facilitating the 'tongue and
groove’ assembly. The vertical folded
Fire retardant Formability edges are riveted with the ‘S’ profiles that
A fire-retardant panel that has successfully passed Solid and rigid, yet highly formable, ALUCODUAL® facilitate fixing with aluminium profiled
non-combustible fire classification Class A2-s1, d0 can be easily worked with and transformed into cleats to the ‘Hat’ profiled sub-structure.
according to EN 13501-1 test standards. intricate shapes and 3D patterns using standard All the rivets, fastening cleats and screws
processing methods. are concealed within the panels.

HOOK-ON
Durability Design Freedom The ALUCODUAL® Hook-on system is an
Corrosion resistant 5005 marine grade alloy ensures Utilizing large pre-coated engineered sheets with open-joint rear ventilated system with a
long-term performance. enhanced stiffness and rigidity allows the creation of vertical panel layout. This system
larger-sized cassettes and panels for the facade. facilitates un-impeded movements of the
elements in all aspects, as well as
allowing the joint widths between the
panels to be as narrow as 6mm.

Range of colours Technical support

With a vast range of colours and surface finishes, For recommendations and the design of appropriate
ALUCODUAL® provides a large variety for you to fixing systems, as well as any other assistance you
choose from. Wood, stone and concrete patterns may need, the 3A Composites team is here to
are also possible. support you.

Recyclability Warranty
ALUCODUAL® is 100% recyclable material. ALUCODUAL® comes with a 10-year warranty.

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TECHNICAL DATA

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

PROPERTIES STANDARDS UNIT VALUES
Panel Standard Thickness Nominal [mm] 2 / 2.5 / 3
Panel Standard Width Nominal [mm] 1250 / 1500
Panel Weight Nominal [kg/m²] 5.4 / 6.8 / 8.1 CLEANING &
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
MAINTENANCE
Rigidity [kNcm²/m] 500 / 1000 / 1700 Annual cleaning is recommended. The surfaces should
be cleaned either manually using a soft brush or by
Modulus of Elasticity ASTM E8 [N/mm2] 70000 means of a high-pressure cleaner (maximum 50 bar)
Alloy of Cover Sheet ASTM B 209 5005 with clean water. If necessary, a mild cleaning agent
(pH 6-7) may be added up to a maximum of 10%.
Temper of Cover Sheets ASTM B 209 H24 Cleaning should take place from top to bottom. After
Tensile Strength of Aluminium ASTM E8 [MPa] ≥ 145 cleaning, rinse with clean water to remove any clean-
ing agent residue. Do not clean surfaces heated by the
sun (>40°C).

SURFACE: Do not use highly alkaline cleaning agents such as

Coil Coating potassium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, caustic soda,
Lacquering
Pre coated PVDF/ Specially treated coating any strong acid products or highly abrasive cleaning
agents such as household cleaning products that can
Gloss (Initial Value) ASTM D523 As per the color shade corrode the paint.

STORAGE &

STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION

DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES:
Panel Thickness [mm] ± 0.15mm
Weight
Length
[mm]
[mm]
± 10%
+ 6mm
TRANSPORTATION
To protect ALUCODUAL® panels against mechanical
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice / intimation.
damages and harmful effects of weather the following
should be observed:

• Ensure careful handling of pallets during

transport and unloading.
• Examine the pallets throughly upon arrival for
any damages due to transportation.
• Stack only three pallets of similar dimensions
horizontally above one another with the heaviest
at the bottom. Do not let the panels
stand vertically.

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