Alucobond Plus Aluminum Cladding

Benefits

• Substructure and fasteners are inexpensive, easy to handle on construction sites, easy transportation
• Planning and design freedom Uniform brand presence worldwide
• Guaranteed durability; improved dirt resistance
• No sound-absorbing layer (anti-drum coating) necessary
• Easy processing with standard tools and procedures
• Short installation time, fixed deadlines, low costs

• High and Low Rise Applications
• Re-Cladding or refurbishing
• Public and Health Care Buildings
• Public offices and civic centres
• Residential Applications

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): ALUCOBOND® has an environmental product declaration (EPD) according to international ISO standards. The “ecological footprint” is examined by an independent third party. The EPD provides information on the environmental impact and environmental implications of the product, such as energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions (CO2) or water consumption. The document serves as proof for the sustainability certification of buildings. The EPD for ALUCOBOND® composite panels can be downloaded from here

Recycling & VOC Rating: ALUCOBOND® is fully recyclable, i.e. the core material and the aluminum skins can be returned to the material cycle and reused for the production of new material. For example, knife milling can be used to separate the composite panels into the different individual components.

The high intrinsic value of aluminum is a major economic incentive for its recycling. In fact, aluminum scrap can be repeatedly recycled without lessening its value or diminishing its properties. In addition, the energy used in recycling is a mere fraction of primary production requirements, often as little as 5%, yielding obvious ecological benefits.

Lower energy consumption thanks to a sandwich concept: The proportion of aluminium used in the production of ALUCOBOND® is much lower than that of solid sheet. This significantly reduces energy consumption for the production of one square metre without sacrificing stiffness.

Reduction of CO2 emissions: In the production of ALUCOBOND®, we have made great efforts to reduce our CO2 emissions. The first initiative we implemented was aimed at minimising CO2 emissions in the supply chain of the core material used for ALUCOBOND® PLUS and ALUCOBOND® A2. By changing the means of transport from truck to rail, we were able to reduce the distance travelled by trucks by 54%, which corresponds to a 17% reduction in CO2 emissions for ALUCOBOND® deliveries.

Coil coating: We are a member of the European Coil Coating Association (ECCA) and a leader in coil coating standards and emission control. In the coil coating process, 99% of all volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are captured. The coil coating of ALUCOBOND® composite panels is therefore ecologically sound and safe. This is certified by the VOC classification A+. The manufacturing process complies with the strict European and German regulations of Directive 2010/75/EU (Industrial Emissions, IE Directive, comprising the German Solvent Ordinance (31. BImSchV)). Excess paint is recovered during the process and not incinerated as waste; all solvents used to clean the machines are collected and recycled.

Sustainability at Schweiter Technologies: Schweiter Technologies with its 3A Composites business stands for a sustainable future. The corporation thus aims at a holistic sustainability strategy.

• Light, high bending stiffness, outstanding flatness (4 mm ALUCOBOND is only about half the weight of 3.3 mm solid sheet material with the same bending stiffness)
• Wide range of colours
• Consistent colour quality and layer thickness
• Very high corrosion/weather resistance due to PDVF-coating and the special AlMg1 alloy
• Vibration-damping
• Easy to fold and bend
• Large formats up to 2 050 mm width