DIBOND® FR
MINERAL CORE FOR APPLICATIONS WITH MORE STRINGENT FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
- Fire classification class B-s1, d0 according to EN 13501
- Mineral core without halogenated fire retardants
- Excellent processing results, including routing and folding technique
- Description
- Features
- Colour variants
- FIVE-DOT-MISSION
- Delivery program
The public sector, in particular, often requires stricter fire prevention measures. Both the mineral core used in DIBOND® FR and its aluminium cover layers make key contributions to the fire classification class B-s1, d0 according to European standards EN 13501. DIBOND® FR achieves this classification without the addition of halogenated fire retardants. DIBOND® FR can be used in a variety of applications where stringent fire prevention regulations are in place: airports, exhibition halls, shopping malls, in public buildings, in shopfitting and for interior cladding as well as displays and signage. DIBOND® FR can be processed in exactly the same way as standard DIBOND® sheets (with the exception of hot air welding) and it is also suitable for three-dimensional applications.
The standard version of DIBOND® FR is available with a platinum white matt surface on both sides. On request, both the full-range of standard and special colours and our "specialties" are available with a mineral core.
DIBOND®FR is also available in 2050 mm width. The "flame retardant" version can be delivered in widths up to 2050 mm in the familiar DIBOND® standard colours and in matt/matt and matt/gloss surface combinations. For special colours, please get in touch.
| Designation | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | DIBOND® |
| Serie | FR |
| Material | Aluminium composite sheets |
| Area of applications | Advertising structures/ hoardings; Architecture & construction; Automotive; Boat and shipbuilding; Caravan construction; Interior design; Shopfitting, trade show stands, stage design, studio and office furnishings and fittings |
| Applications | Advertising signage; Balcony infill panels; Ceiling cladding; Ceiling suspended signs; Decorative walls & wall cladding; Door signs; Equipment; Exterior panelling; Fascia; Infill panels for trade show stands; Kitchen splashbacks & infill panels; Lettering; Name plates; Partitions; Price signs; Privacy screen systems; Railway carriage construction; Shelves; Shelves & shelving systems; Splash guards; Stage scenery; Trade show stand cladding; Wall and ceiling elements; Wall cladding; Window display |
| Specifications | Colour matching option available; Good UV & weathering resistance; High abrasion resistance; High impact strength; Long-term exterior use (up to 5 years); Low temperature resistance below -20°C; Low water absorption capacity; Opaque; Service temperature up to 80°C |
| Certification | Very good fire behaviour (min. B-s2, d0) |
| Processing method | Cold rolling, Roll bending; Contour milling; Cutting - waterjet; Drilling; Engraving; Folding; Gluing; Lacquering, Painting, Spraying; Lamination; Polishing - milling; Printing - direct digital printing; Printing - screen printing; Punching; Riveting; Sawing, Cutting out; Screwing |
Colour variants
RAL 9003
Platinum white
RAL 9006
Metallic-aluminium
RAL 1023
Traffic yellow
RAL 3020
Traffic red
RAL 5002
Ultramarine blue
RAL 1015
Light ivory
RAL 9005
Jet black
RAL 6005
British green
Mirror interior
The colours visualised may vary from the original. To ensure exact colour matching please ask for a colour sample.
DIBOND® FIVE-DOT-MISSION
DIBOND®, the original aluminium composite panel for the visual communication market, has been assessed in line with our MISSION: TOGETHER. RESPONSIBLE. DIBOND® currently achieves a FIVE-DOT classification with a total of 7 points respectively 9 points.
Recycled content
We have already completely replaced virgin materials in the core of our DIBOND® panels with recycled LDPE, and this means we are able to make an important contribution to closed-loop recycling. By using recycled core material, approximately 6,700 metric tons of LDPE virgin material can be saved every year. We work with selected European suppliers to source recycled LDPE of a consistently high quality. Continuous quality assurance is an essential part of this process for us. What is more, all DIBOND® panels comply with the requirements in the current version of the REACH & RoHS directives. The DIBOND® core material is recycled. In addition, the aluminium used for our cover sheets also contains recycled content and for DIBOND®re, the cover sheets are made entirely from recycled aluminium. Aluminium is one of the materials best suited to recycling because regardless of how often it is recycled, there are no detrimental effects on its material properties. We intend to increase the proportion of recycled aluminium in our cover sheets in the future.
CO2 Footprint
As the production of aluminium and the core material polyethylene are energy-intensive, there is embedded fossil carbon in DIBOND®. By using recycled LDPE, the CO2 footprint has already been significantly reduced. With DIBOND®re, which thanks to a recycled content of over 95% improves the CO2 footprint by at least 40% compared to conventional aluminium composite materials, we are setting a new benchmark. The footprint can be further optimised through the type of electricity used in aluminium production and the increasing share of secondary aluminium.
Product life cycle
Our high-quality, durable DIBOND® panels are used for long-term indoor and outdoor applications. In terms of weather resistance, the full range of selection criteria advocate the use of DIBOND®. The panels are temperature resistant from -30°C to +80°C, waterproof and UV-resistant. The composite structure of a DIBOND® panel comprises aluminium cover sheets which are particularly corrosion resistant. Depending on where the panel is installed, customers report a service life of up to 20 years.
Recyclability
DIBOND® is completely recyclable, i.e. both the core material and the aluminium cover sheets are recycled and used to produce new material. There are different methods to separate the material components from the composite. We are the first manufacturer of aluminium composite panels in Europe to have established a recycling system for the return of our aluminium composite materials in Germany in April 2023. Collecting and recycling the material is carried out in cooperation with our strong partners in the A|U|F e.V.. This association of German metal construction companies, system houses and other companies, organizes a closed-loop recycling system to deal with the aluminium used in the window, door and façade sectors. Initially, the option of returning our aluminium composite panels will start in Germany and will soon be extended to include other European countries.
If you are interested in collaborating with us, please get in touch with your known 3A Composites contact or send us a message.
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