ALUCOLUX®is a coil coated solid aluminum panel used in architectural applications worldwide.
ALUCOLUX® features multi-coat, multi-bake process on a continuous coil coating line using the highest grade of PVDF/FEVE paint system. This process not only ensures colour consistency and long-term durability but also renders it non-combustible.
Unique patterns resembling the look & feel of a real wood and stone are also possible with ALUCOLUX®.
ALUCOLUX® offers versatility and can be used for façade cladding (exterior wall cladding) and curtain walls, interior wall cladding, decorative ceilings, column cladding (column decoration), and soffits.
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Download as PDFALUCOLUX® Product Range:
The diagram indicates the available range of panel sizes and permissible range lengths at a given panel width, depending on the wind load applied.
The diagram apply to panels supported on four sides (corners fixed). Dimensional values for other systems are available on request.
The LEED program has gained much recognition over the past several years and is now the premier sustainability design tool in the building industry. LEED focuses on constructing buildings that have minimal impact on the environment during construction and occupation and acknowledges using recycled materials is an essential part of reducing environmental deterioration.
Material | Thickness (mm) | Weight (kg/m2) | Recycled% Pre-Consumer |
Recycled% Post Consumer |
LEED Contribution (1.0 x Post+ 0.5 x Pre) |
ALUCOLUX® | 3 | 8.1 | 20% | 20% | 30% |
Traditionally, the solid aluminium panels used for façade cladding are manufactured using the post-painting system, where mill-finished aluminium are first fabricated and then put through a batch-coating process with spray or powder coating method. The batch-coating is done under a less controlled environment compared to the highly industrial coil-coating process.
Batch-coating of solid aluminium panels leads to an inconsistent thickness of the paint layer across the surface resulting in colour inconsistencies.
Batch-coated or powder-coated solid aluminium panels fail to qualify as non-combustible due to the extra thickness of the paint coat on the surface. They are usually classified as A2 and not A1 as per EN 13501-1 test standard.
Batch-coated solid aluminium panels also face limitations in terms of panel sizes, the variety of colours and surface finishes thereby limiting designers’ choices
Moreover, there are 2 to 3 different vendors involved in getting the final product ready, resulting in a split accountability towards quality.
These PVDF/FEVE coated aluminium panels offer exceptional weather resistance ensuring long-term durability and performance. The high qaulity PVDF/FEVE coating is applied through a continuous industrial-grade coil-coating process conforming to stringent AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturer’s Association) 2605 performance specifications and ECCA (European Coil Coating Association) guidelines.
The alloy and temper used in the manufacturing of ALUCOLUX® is specifically chosen to ensure that the finished product has perfect flatness.
A non-combustible solid aluminium panel that has passed a larger system test BS 8414-1 and is classified as A1-s0, d0 as per EN 13501-1 test standard. This enables architects to offer non-combustible cladding solutions that could meet the most stringent fire safety requirements.
ALUCOLUX® is a solid and rigid aluminum panel, yet highly formable.
ALUCOLUX is available in a diverse range of metallic, solid and vibrant colours. Additionally, these pre-coated coloured aluminium sheets offer unique finishes such as embossed stone and wood look, further enhancing the aesthetic appeal and design versatility of any architectural project.
You get support from 3A Composites team in recommendation and designing of appropriate fixing systems or any other necessary assistance.
ALUCOLUX® is 100% recyclable material.
ALUCOLUX® comes with a 15-year warranty.
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Below are some examples of how ALUCOLUX® can be fabricated at our plant, thereby providing savings on wastages and reducing the overall cost for the project.
TECHNICAL PROPERTIES | STANDARDS | COIL-COATED |
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Alloy | EN 573-3 | 3003 |
Temper | EN 515 | H24 |
Standard Thickness* | EN 485-4 | 3mm |
Standard Widths** | EN 485-4 | 1000mm, 1250mm, 1500mm, 1575mm |
Standard Length | EN 485-4 | <= 6000mm |
Panel Weight | 8.1 Kg/m^3 | |
Tensile Strength | EN 485-2 | 145-185 Mpa |
Modulus of Elasticity | EN 485-5 | 70,000 N/mm^2 |
Yield strength Rp0.2 | EN 485-2 | >= 115Mpa |
Elongation | EN 485-2 | A50 ≥ 6% |
Linear Expansion | EN 1999 1-1 | 2.4 mm/m at 100° C temperature difference |
Surface | PVDF/FEVE | |
Gloss | EN 13523-2 | 25~40% |
Coating Thickness*** | 28-45 microns | |
Fire Classification | EN 13501-1 AS 3837 AS 1530.3 AS 1530.1 BS 8414-1 | A1-s0, d0 Group 1 as per AS 5637.1 PASSED 0 (ignitibility) 0 (flame spread) 0 (heat evolved) 2 (smoke development) PASSED PASSED |