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Description
These premium lightweight aluminium composite panels in light grey (similar to RAL 7046) offer a durable, smooth and professional finish for a wide range of signage, display and cladding projects. Constructed with aluminium skins bonded to a resilient core, they provide excellent rigidity while remaining easy to handle and install on site.
Ideal for indoor and outdoor use, these panels are especially suited to shopfront signs, wayfinding systems, exhibition displays and decorative wall cladding. Their stable, flat surface is designed for straightforward fabrication, printing and vinyl application, helping you produce high-quality results with minimal effort.
Product Features
- Standard panel thickness of 3 mm for an optimal balance of strength and low weight.
- Generous sheet length of 3050 mm to accommodate large-format graphics and continuous runs.
- Sheet width of 1500 mm providing ample coverage and reduced need for joints and seams.
- Light grey 7046 finish offering a neutral, contemporary appearance suitable for a wide range of branding schemes.
- Aluminium composite construction with aluminium outer skins bonded to a lightweight, rigid core.
- Smooth, flat surface designed for digital printing, vinyl lettering and laminated graphics.
- Panels can be cut, drilled, routed and edge-finished using standard fabrication tools.
Key Features and Benefits
- Lightweight yet rigid construction makes panels easy to transport, handle and install, even at larger sizes.
- Durable aluminium faces provide excellent weather resistance, making the panels suitable for long-term outdoor signage.
- Stable, low-warp surface ensures clean, precise graphics and professional-looking displays.
- Easy-to-fabricate core allows for accurate cutting and routing for shaped signs, trays and folded returns.
- Neutral light grey colour works well as a finished surface or as a base for applied vinyls and printed graphics.
- Low maintenance finish can be wiped clean quickly, helping to keep signs and cladding looking fresh.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium composite panel with aluminium skins and lightweight core |
| Colour / Finish | Light grey 7046, smooth, semi-matt surface |
| Panel Thickness | 3 mm nominal |
| Sheet Size | 3050 mm (length) x 1500 mm (width) |
| Suitable Processing | Cutting, drilling, routing, folding, edge finishing, fixing with mechanical fasteners or adhesives |
| Typical Uses | Signage, displays, cladding, exhibition panels and point-of-sale boards |
Applications and Ideal Uses
These aluminium composite panels are a versatile choice for sign makers, fabricators and installers needing a stable, high-quality substrate for graphics and cladding projects.
- Exterior shopfront fascia signs and corporate identity panels.
- Interior wayfinding signs, information boards and directory panels.
- Exhibition and display backdrops, panels and modular stand components.
- Decorative wall cladding, column wraps and feature panels in commercial interiors.
- Point-of-sale displays and promotional boards in retail environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can these aluminium composite panels be used outdoors?
Yes, the aluminium faces and stable core make these panels suitable for exterior use, provided they are correctly installed and fixed. They offer good resistance to weathering and are widely used for outdoor shopfronts and signage.
How can I cut and fabricate the panels?
The panels can be cut with standard woodworking or aluminium-cutting tools, such as circular saws with suitable blades, jigsaws or routers. They can also be routed and folded to create trays or returns, and drilled for mechanical fixings.
Are these panels suitable as a direct print surface?
Yes, the smooth, flat light grey surface is suitable for many digital printing processes, as well as for the application of self-adhesive vinyl graphics and laminates. Always check compatibility with your specific inks and print equipment.