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We have the machinery and expertise to manufacture bespoke items in acrylic, polycarbonate and many other plastics, from one-offs to large production runs. Read more about the various services we offer, or complete the form below to request a quote.
CNC Routing
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CNC Laser Cutting
Laser cutting is a fabrication process that uses a thin, intensely focused stream of light to cut through a range of different materials, including plastics and acrylics. Read more
Diamond & Flame polishing
Edge polishing is a fabrication process that polishes the edges of acrylic panels, removes any cutting marks, and achieves a smooth, glossy finish. Read more
Rotary & Laser Engraving
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Line Bending
Line bending is a process that’s used to make precise folds in plastic and acrylic components. Our line bending fabrication service allows us to bend plastic and acrylic sheets along a defined ‘line’ – without any need for gluing or joining. Read more
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Aluminium composite panel has a polyethylene core sandwiched by aluminium layers on either side producing a versatile sheet material with a great aesthetic. Available in a range of vivid colours to suite all design requirements. Offered with a gloss finish on one side and matt on the reverse.
Key features
- Dual-sided finish (Gloss/Matt)
- Lightweight
- High stiffness and dimensional stability
- Easy to work with/fabricate
- Simple to cut, router fold and bend
- Attractive range of vivid colours
- High resistance to weather and corrosion
- Low thermal expansion
- Suitable for both screen printing and direct-to substrate digital printing
- Recyclable
- Economical
Typical applications
- Signage
- Retail display
- Exhibition stands and displays
- Shop fitting
- Interior design
- Furniture
- Point of sale
- Point of purchase
- Partioning, wall linings and suspended ceilings
Detailed description
Low in weight but high in strength
The combination of it's low weight but high stiffness and dimensional stability make aluminium composite an ideal material for large format displays.
Easily to work with
Aluminium composite can be used to fabricate both 2D and 3D designs. 3D designs can be achieved by bending, routing and folding the material.
Weather resistant
The material offer very high levels of weather and corrosion resistance making aluminium composite an effective choice for external use.
Dual-sided finish
Coloured aluminium composite sheet presents a gloss finish on one side and matt on the reverse.
Brand
Alupanel®
Country of Manufacture
UK
Stock sheet sizes
2440mm x 1220mm
Minimum panel size
50mm x 50mm
Maximum panel size
2440mm x 1220mm
Weight
3.8 kg/m²
Cutting tolerance
+/- 1mm
Material protection
Protective film on both sides
Fire rating
UK Class 1
EN 13501-1:2007 Class D
Service temperature
-50 to +80°c
Water absorption
0.01%
Recyclable
Yes
Maximum recycled content
70%
Data sheets
Colour availability & light transmission
Standard
Non-standard
Not available
Out of stock
Limited stock
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We provide a fast delivery service throughout the UK using recognised Couriers such as Royal Mail, DHL, and Parcel Force.
Delivery prices are calculated based on the length of the longest side of the material ordered i.e. the delivery price of a panel measuring 1500mm x 1000mm would be based on the 1500mm dimension. Only one delivery charge is charged per order regardless of how many items are ordered.
UK Delivery costs
| Longest side | Standard Delivery | Express Delivery | Order value for FREE delivery |
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| Samples (100mm x 100mm) | £2.95 | £9.95 | £250 |
| Less than 500mm | £6.95 | £12.95 | £250 |
| 500mm to 999mm | £9.95 | £19.95 | £250 |
| 1000mm to 1999mm | £14.95 | £24.95 | £250 |
| 2000mm or greater | £19.95 | £29.95 | £250 |
Standard delivery for all accessories is £7.95, or £12.95 for Express delivery.
All prices listed include VAT.
Delivery Times
Our guidelines for delivery times are listed below:
- Standard delivery (3-5 working days)
- Express delivery (2-3 working days)
Express Delivery
If you require faster delivery you may wish to consider choosing our Express Delivery option at the checkout. Express Delivery orders are prioritised over standard orders and delivered using a recognised nationwide courier.
Next Day Delivery
Next Day delivery is not available via our website due to the volume and bespoke nature of orders we receive on a daily basis. However, if you need to place an order and require Next Day delivery please contact us – we will make every effort to meet your requirements and deadlines.
European/EU Delivery
We have temporarily disabled European delivery for orders placed through our website whilst we make changes to ensure that the correct rate of EU VAT is being charged. Our team can however manually process orders so please contact us if you require delivery to the European Union.
Remote Areas
Due to the nature of the ”made to measure” products we supply, we provide delivery prices at a standard rate and reserve the right to cancel an order should it become economically unviable to fulfill the order. In these extremely rare circumstances, the customer will be contacted first to discuss alternative options.
When delivering to some locations we can incur increased Courier delivery costs. Should delivery be required to one of the locations listed below a remote area supplement will be automatically added to the price of delivery during the checkout process.
| Longest side | Remote area supplement |
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| Samples (100mm x 100mm) | £0.00 |
| Less than 500mm | £0.00 |
| 500mm to 1499mm | £10.00 |
| 1500mm to 2499mm | £15.00 |
| 2500mm or greater | £20.00 |
All prices listed include VAT.
Examples of delivery locations which may incur a remote area supplement are:
- Channel Islands
- Isle of Man
- Isles of Scilly
- Isle of Wight
- Scottish Islands
- Scottish Highlands
- Remote areas of Scotland
- Northern Ireland
If you require delivery to one of these areas please get in touch to discuss your order.
Third-Party Deliveries
Some products are dispatched directly from the manufacturer and delivered by a third-party courier. If applicable, this is clearly stated on each Product page under the 'Delivery' tab/section.
Can I collect my order from Simply Plastics?
Yes, of course. Orders can be collected from our premises in Colchester, Essex. At the final stage of the checkout process there is a delivery option labelled "Collection/pickup" which is free. Once your order is complete, you will be notified by email along with our address and collection times.
I need my order urgently, can I pay for faster shipping?
Yes. We offer an express delivery service which aims to deliver all orders in 1-3 working days. Orders are delivered by a recognised courier company and may require a signature on delivery.
Do you have a minimum order charge or small order fee?
This is a question we are asked fairly regularly due to the previlance of either a minimum order charge or small order fee within the industry.
At Simply Plastics our approach has always been to treat all orders equally, small or large. We want all customers, new and existing, to be able to place orders with us confident that they are only paying for the products and materials that they require. We therefore do not have a minimum order charge or small order fee.
What are the differences between DiBond®, Alupanel® and ACM?
Both Dibond® and Alupanel® are just brand names of Aluminium Composite Material, which is also commonly referred to as ACM or Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP).
For many years the brand name Dibond® was synonymous with the material with many not realising that Dibond® was merely a brand name for ACM / ACP. Although Dibond is one of the better known brand names of ACM, today Multipanel UK is the largest stockist of ACM globally.
Is it possible to laser cut Aluminium Composite Panel?
The answer to this question is not clear cut. Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP) is a composite of two main materials, the outer skin which on most ACP is 0.3mm Aluminium and the inner core with is made from Low Density Polyethelyne (LDPE). This means that we have to consider how both of these materials react to laser cutting.
Aluminium can be laser cut however a high powered laser is required - typically 500+ watts is required to produce a clean cut on 3mm aluminium. On the other hand, Polyethelyne can be laser cut at a relatively low power, in-fact if Polyethelyne is laser cut with a high powered beam it does tend to warp and/or melt.
Therefore the power and temperature required to laser cut through the two primary materials in ACM are very different and this unfortunately makes laser cutting ACM virtually impossible. The power and heat required to laser cut aluminium will be so high that it will likely warp, melt or blow holes through the polyethelyne. Contrastly, if the laser is set to the low power levels required to laser cut polyethelyne it won't be anywhere near powerful enough to even mark the aluminium, let alone cut through it.
What is Brushed Alupanel® / Dibond®?
Brushed Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP), also often referred to as a 'Butler Finish', has a directional grain appearance 'brushed' into the aluminium. Traditionally the term 'Butler finish' refers to the result of regular cleaning and polishing of fine silverware. In thicker grade aluminiums and other metals, the brushed effect is created by mechanically abrading or brushing the substrate, however to acheive that same effect on Aluminium Composite the thin layers of aluminium are mechanically embossed.
Brushed Alupanel is a two sided material available in three variants, Copper/Black, Bronze/Gold and Aluminium/Silver.
How can Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP) be cleaned?
Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP) can be cleaned with nothing more than warm soapy water and a non-abrasive cloth. It is important that alkaline, acidic and abrasive cleaning products are avoided as this can have an adverse effect on the coating.
Rated 5/5 from 44 reviews
Reviewed by Stephen Willcocks on 13 Apr, 2025
Nice quality product, cut to size, delivered promptly and well packaged.
Reviewed by Paul H on 29 Jan, 2025
I ordered a piece of 3 mm black aluminium faced composit to stick to the wall as a cooker splashback. Good quality, accurately cut to the size ordered. Delivered quickly.
Reviewed by Clive Harris on 14 Nov, 2024
Super quality, and it was cut to the precise dimensions I needed for the job at hand.
Reviewed by Gundula Sharman on 07 Nov, 2024
Great product, good prices and very prompt service.
Reviewed by Rachel on 10 Oct, 2024
I bought these to mount communication switches on for my students with severe learning difficulties. They are light enough but strong enough to take the weight of the switches.
Reviewed by Aaron Bullus on 08 Oct, 2024
Fantastic product, customers are extemely pleased
Reviewed by A ILES on 05 Sep, 2024
Last year I bought some garage shelving with composite wood shelving. Over the winter the shelves warped and were badly affected by mould. The solution…I replaced all ten shelves with coloured composite aluminium sheets very accurately cut to the exact size. The quality of the sheets is exceptional. They are strong and very hard wearing and more than capable of holding tools and equipment. The whole ordering process through to receipt of the sheets was seamless. I will use Simply plastics again and highly recommend the coloured composite aluminium sheets and the excellent service. Well done guys.
Reviewed by G Rooney on 05 Sep, 2024
Good quality service and exactly what was ordered
Reviewed by Don Quilliam on 26 Jul, 2024
Great product at a great price, perfectly cut to size. Replaces the glass splashback on the Swift Basecamp range. Couldn’t be happier.
Reviewed by Robert A Gilmour on 27 May, 2024
This was purchased as a cut to size item with rounded corners to go over a pre cut hole in the hot tub as the new control panel was smaller than the old one. This came on time and perfectly cut to size with the corners rounded as requested. Bonded to the fibreglass shell of the hot tub, hole cut out and control panel inserted in minutes. Great product and I will use them again if I have any more projects requiring this type of product.
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