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THE PRODUCT

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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ALUCOLUX 2mm or 3mm pvdf coated solid aluminium panel

ALUCOLUX® Product Range:

  • Thickness: 2 or 3 mm
  • Width: 1000 mm, 1250 mm, 1500 mm
  • Length: </=6000 mm

WIND LOAD AND PERMISSIBLE PANEL SIZES

 

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.

LEED CERTIFICATION

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%

Difference in pre-coated solid aluminium sheets and post-coated solid aluminium solutions

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.

REASONS TO CHOOSE ALUCOLUX®

Color consistency

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.

Perfect flatness

The alloy and temper used in the manufacturing of ALUCOLUX® is specifically chosen to ensure that the finished product has perfect flatness.

Non-combustible

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.

Formability

ALUCOLUX® is a solid and rigid aluminum panel, yet highly formable.

Range of colours

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.

Technical support

You get support from 3A Composites team in recommendation and designing of appropriate fixing systems or any other necessary assistance.

Recyclability

ALUCOLUX® is 100% recyclable material.

Warranty

ALUCOLUX® comes with a 15-year warranty.

Surfaces & Finishes

Black 326
Anthrazit grey 105
Fashion grey 460
Light grey 104
Biege 103
Cream 102
Pure White 10 100
White 16 101

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Dark grey metallic 505
Smoke silver metallic 501
Silver metallic 500
Champagne metallic 503
Grey metallic 502
Grey blue metallic 603
Sunrise silver metallic 600
Brilliant metallic 602
Bronze metallic 504
Daytona gold 8703
Nevada copper 8705
Jade green metallic 9329
Classic bronze metallic 9604
Gold metallic 601
Copper metallic 8704
Seafoam green metallic 604
Satin Brown
C34
C3/EVI
C32
C31
Sakura 917
Galaxy blue 918
White gold 919
Desert gold 921
Cupral 913
A2001
A2002
A2003
A2004
A2005
A2006
A2007
A2008
A2009
A2010
A1001
A1002
A1003
A1004
A1005
A1006
A1007
A1008
Wood
Stone
Wood
Stone

Made To Measure (M2m) & Ready To Install (R2i)

  • M2M panels which comes in fl at panel form can be folded and fi xed on site.
  • R2I panels which comes in a folded cassette form already fi xed with accessories and can go directly to the job site to be installed.
  • Both M2M and R2I options are available in perforated and non-perforated panels.
  • 3D, Curved, or folded panels can be made based on customer’s design requirements.

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.

FAQ‘s



Technical Data

TECHNICAL PROPERTIESSTANDARDSCOIL-COATED
AlloyEN 573-33003
TemperEN 515 H24
Standard Thickness*EN 485-43mm
Standard Widths**EN 485-41000mm, 1250mm, 1500mm, 1575mm
Standard LengthEN 485-4<= 6000mm
Panel Weight8.1 Kg/m^3
Tensile StrengthEN 485-2145-185 Mpa
Modulus of ElasticityEN 485-570,000 N/mm^2
Yield strength Rp0.2EN 485-2>= 115Mpa
ElongationEN 485-2A50 ≥ 6%
Linear ExpansionEN 1999 1-1 2.4 mm/m at 100° C temperature difference
SurfacePVDF/FEVE
GlossEN 13523-225~40%
Coating Thickness***28-45 microns
Fire ClassificationEN 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
  • * Other thicknesses available on request.
  • ** Custom widths available on request.
  • *** Coating thicknesses varies for different surface finishes.