DIBOND® MIRROR
REFLECTIVE SURFACES FOR MORE LIGHT, SPACE AND TRANSPARENCY.
- Available in mirror, mirror gold and mirror anthracite
- Lightweight and non-breakable
- Different product versions for internal and external uses
- Description
- Features
- Colour variants
- FIVE-DOT-MISSION
- Delivery program
Reflective DIBOND® surfaces have specular reflection properties similar to those of a conventional glass mirror – but they are unbreakable and the panels offer a weight reduction of up to 50 %. DIBOND® mirror creates more light, space and transparency in interiors and it is an appealing material option for interior design in spaces which appear small or cramped (shops, hotels, bars and other leisure facilities). It is also ideal for trade fair design and for applications in public spaces (for instance sport stadiums) where safety takes precedence.
As direct digital printing or laser engraving are all possible with DIBOND®mirror, it is also an ideal substrate for advertising messages. Prior to printing, we recommend pre-testing the adhesion and drying characteristics of the type of ink selected for use.
DIBOND®mirror offers almost all the same processing qualities as standard DIBOND®, with the exception of some folding or bending options. DIBOND® mirror is easier to cut than other reflective materials (the surface of the mirror does not flake off), is easier to mill to shape and to machine mount.
Standard DIBOND® mirror is also available in a special variant for exterior applications. The gold and anthracite colour variants are for indoor use.
| Designation | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | DIBOND® |
| Serie | mirror |
| Material | Aluminium composite sheets |
| Area of applications | Advertising structures/ hoardings; Caravan construction; DIY; Equipment, appliances & machine construction; Interior design; Lighting industry; Shopfitting, trade show stands, stage design, studio and office furnishings and fittings; Urban street furniture |
| Applications | Acoustic elements; Advertising display case; Bar & counter elements; Brochure stands; Ceiling cladding; Ceiling suspended signs; Decoration; Decorative walls & wall cladding; Design elements; Direction signage systems; DIY supplies; Emergency exit signage; Equipment; Exterior advertising; Furniture & furniture fronts; Furniture fronts; Infill panels for trade show stands; Lettering; Notice boards; Projection screens; Rear walls for light boxes; Reflectors; Refrigerated counter; Sales displays; Showcase; Splash guards; Stage scenery; Stand-up display board; Trade show stand cladding; Wall and ceiling elements; Wall cladding; Window display |
| Specifications | High impact strength; Low temperature resistance below -20°C; Low water absorption capacity; Opaque; Service temperature up to 80°C; Short-term exterior use (up to 1 year) |
| Processing method | Cold rolling, Roll bending; Contour milling; Cutting - waterjet; Drilling; Engraving; Gluing; Hot air welding; Lacquering, Painting, Spraying; Lamination; Polishing - milling; Printing - direct digital printing; Printing - screen printing; Punching; Riveting; Sawing, Cutting out; Screwing |
Colour variants
Mirror (interior/exterior)
Mirror gold (interior)
Mirror anthracite (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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