Aluminum Composite Material

Aluminum <span>Composite Material</span>

DiBond and Alumalite/Alumacorr

DiBond is a specific product type composed of Aluminum Composite Material using two pre-painted sheets of 0.012″ aluminum over the solid polyethylene core.  DiBond is about ten times stronger than aluminum alone.  Dibond panels are about half as heavy as standard aluminum sheets while being thicker at the same time.  Dibond is great for outdoor usage due to its weather resistance and its ability to lay flat without bowing or bending over time, which makes it ideal for mounting.  A great perk, from a safety standpoint, is that in case of fire, DiBond is self-extinguishing.  SpeedPro recommends the use of DiBond when printing menu boards, posters and retail cabinet signs.  We are ready, willing and able to print in full color on any size and shape you desire.  Commonly available weights are 3mm and 6mm, but other thicknesses can be acquired upon request. Generally available in 4×8, 4×10 and 5×10 foot sheets, pre-cut sizes can be stocked as needed. Base material prior to printing are white, black, yellow, red, green, blue, brushed silver and brushed gold, although other specialty colors may be requested. DiBond finishes either matte or gloss and we can direct print or overlay vinyl.

Another brand of Aluminum Composite Materials is Alumalite, also known as Alumacorr.  Both of these brands are affordable and extremely durable.  Alumalite is generally used for custom printed aluminum signs and is as heavy as .040-inch sheet aluminum but 50 times stronger.  The corrugated polypropylene core prevents Alumalite sheets from absorbing water, corroding, swelling, or experiencing rot damage and delamination no matter how long it remains out in wet conditions. The aluminum faces of an Alumalite sheet is polyester painted and baked to provide a high-gloss appearance resistant to peeling, chipping, cracking and flaking. Commonly available weights are 5mm and 100mm but other thicknesses can be acquired upon request. Generally available in 4×8, 4×10 and 5×10 foot sheets, pre-cut sizes can be stocked as needed. Base material prior to printing are white, black, yellow, red, green and blue colors but just like DiBond other specialty colors may be requested. Alumalite finishes gloss but can be direct printed or vinyl overlaid. Alumalite is an ideal material for solvent cured and UV digital inks, paints and screen print inks. Alumalite is less popular than DiBond, but for specific custom outdoor signage projects, it may be the superior choice. Alumalite comes with corrugated edges but these can be hidden with edge-capping or trim cap.

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When choosing the material for your sign, consider whether the sign will be stationary or need to be moved frequently.  Lightweight durable signs are obviously a better choice for signs that will need to be transported. Alumalite is lighter than DiBold in this metric.  For a larger sign, the solid DiBold core has the stability advantage and the heavier weight means it will not be blown loose in high wind scenarios.  Using proper technology and machinery, Speedpro of Eden Prairie can take your recorded specification designs and create your desired product.  

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