Saturday, November 27, 2010

Etalbond

Etalbond is the brand name describing aluminium composite panels which are made by ELVAL Colour S.A. Composite panels have a polymer core which is bonded between two aluminium sheets. Aluminum sheets are pre-painted. Main applications of such panels range from internal and external cladding for signs and buildings.

Design

Etalbond consists of:
— the front sheet of aluminium that is pre-painted with different coating systems (PVDF, PE, etc). Coating system depends on the end-use;
— the polymer core;
— the back aluminium sheet, pre-painted with primer.
Total thickness of etalbond varies from 3 to 6mm.
Etalbond is produced in a huge range of non-standard and standard colors.

Advantages

The main advantages of etalbond are:
low weight;
increased durability and rigidity;
easy processing and forming;
weather and ultraviolet resistance.

Applications

Etalbond is generally used for internal and external architectural cladding or partitions. Also it may be used for false ceilings, signage, container construction, machine coverings etc.