Alpolic Wall Cladding

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Examples of Installation Method

ALPOLIC/fr is widely used for external claddings and some interior surfaces, while ALPOLIC is used

mainly for signage. Both materials are also used for civil works and other miscellaneous applications.

In order to install Aluminum Composite Materials (ACMs) in these applications, many advanced

methods have been proposed and improved on for years. We will introduce some of the most common

methods suitable for ALPOLIC/fr and ALPOLIC below.

Examples of installation method:

Category Application Name of installation method No.

Exterior External wall cladding (1) External wall cladding-wet sealant joint 1

External wall cladding (2) External wall cladding-hanging method 2

External wall cladding (3) External wall cladding-dry gasket joint 3

External wall cladding (4) External wall cladding-narrow open joint 4

Roof covering Roof covering 5

Spandrel Spandrel back panel of glass curtain wall 6

Sunshade or cornice Sunshade or cornice 7

Interior Internal wall cladding Internal wall cladding-hanging method 8

Interior column cover Interior column cover with Z-flange system 9

Interior partition Interior partition panel in factory 10

Ceiling Ceiling panel with non-penetrating rivet 11

Others Roof panel Roof of pedestrian passage 12

Parapet Parapet and soffit for renovation 13

Signboard Corporate shop front signboard 14

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1. External wall cladding - wet sealant joint

This installation system, with tray type (rout and return) panels and sealing joints, is one of the most

common methods and it is available for a wide range of new buildings and renovation projects. After

fixing ALPOLIC/fr panels on the substructure, we apply a suitable sealing material to the joints in

order to ensure water-tightness.

Horizontal

section

Vertical section

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responsibility or liability for results from such

use or infringement of any patent or other

proprietary right.

Data embodied herein is intended only for

estimate by technically skilled persons, with any

use thereof to be at their own discretion and risk.


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2. External wall cladding - hanging method

The hanging system is also one of the most common fixing methods. It simplifies the installation work

at the construction site and hence we can shorten the installation period. It is easy to loosen the

movement due to thermal expansion/contraction with this method, because panels are not tightly

fastened to the sub-frame but are simply suspended.

Horizontal

section

Vertical section

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liability for results from such use or infringement of

any patent or other proprietary right.


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3. External wall cladding - dry gasket joint

In this method, we use gaskets in the joints instead of sealants. The durability of EPDM gaskets is

comparable to that of the sealant, in addition, the gasket joint reduces the amount of dirt or stain on the

ALPOLIC/fr surface.

Horizontal

section

Vertical section

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estimate by technically skilled persons, with

any use thereof to be at their own discretion

and risk.

Mitsubishi Plastics shall have no

responsibility or liability for results from such

use or infringement of any patent or other

proprietary right.


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4. External wall cladding narrow open joint

Generally, this kind of method is suitable for Stone and Timber-patterned ALPOLIC/fr panels in which

narrow joints between the panels are aesthetically effective. According to need, we apply a sealing

material or EPDM gasket to the joints.

Horizontal

section

Vertical section

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5. Roof covering

ALPOLIC/fr has been used for roof covering in prestigious projects such as airports and stadiums. In

roof applications, we install a water gutter or waterproof sheets behind the ALPOLIC/fr panels so that

leaked water can drain outside.

Typical section

Gutter system

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for results from such use or infringement of any patent orother proprietary right.

Data embodied herein is intended only for estimate by

technically skilled persons, with any use thereof to be at theirown discretion and risk.


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6. Spandrel back panel of glass curtain wall

Glass curtain walls sometimes need an opaque spandrel panel (back panel) behind glass for aesthetic

and energy-saving purpose. The spandrel back panels behind the glass must be very durable especially

to UV exposure, because it is hard to replace them after the building is completed. ALPOLIC/fr is the

perfect material for such applications.

Horizontal section

Vertical

section

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or liability for results from such use or

infringement of any patent or other proprietary

right.





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7. Sunshade or cornice

ALPOLIC/fr is sometimes used for the sunshade or the cornice of a building wall. In this type of

application, normally steel or aluminum frames are used as reinforcement behind ALPOLIC/fr.

Typical section

A-A section

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A

25

120

10020

5050

80

1000-2800

20

20

15

A

Border frame of curtainwall

H-BeamSupport Framing

Water Gutter

ALPOLIC/fr4mm

Welding

Steel bent

ALPOLIC/fr4mm Sealing material

End capaluminum extrusion

20

20

15

25

20

20

20

5

Silicone sealant

Aluminum extrusion

End capaluminum sheet

Rivet

ALPOLIC/fr 4mm

Aluminum extrusion

Steel bentfor level adjusting

Welding

Support framing

Aluminum extrusion

Aluminum extrusionALPOLIC/fr 4mm Sealing material


for results from such use or infringement of any patent or

other proprietary right.


technically skilled persons, with any use thereof to be at their

own discretion and risk.


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8. Internal wall cladding-hanging method

ALPOLIC/fr LT is installed on interior gypsum board with hanging method. Conceal the vertical joint

with a joint cover of the same material. In renovation projects, Stud Detector will help you to find

out the position of studding concealed behind gypsum board. Stud Detector is a small tool working

with an electromagnetic sensor. Not only solid and metallic colors but also Stone and Timber-patterned

panels are suitable for this method.

1. ALPOLIC/fr LT 3mm

2. Joint cover, ALPOLIC/fr LT strip adhered on

aluminum L-920 with VHB tape

3. Holder, aluminum C-3030

4. Hanging bolt, M5, covered with rubber tube

5. Gypsum board

6. Stud

6

10

5

1 2

50-60

3

4

Horizontal section

1

5

3

4

6

Vertical section


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9. Interior column cover with Z- flange system

This is an example of rectangular column cover. Two Z-shaped flanges are overlapped and fixed to the

sub-frame. Conceal the joint with joint cover slip of the same panel. Use countersunk rivet for

assembling the panel.

1

8

7

3

5

6

4

2

15

30

30

Horizontal section

1. ALPOLIC/fr LT 3mm

2. Z-shaped flange (Large)

3. Z-shaped flange (Small)4. Aluminum rivet, countersunk, 3mm diameter

5. Joint cover adhered to aluminum C-1010 with VHB tape

6. Corner support plate, aluminum sheet

7. Tapping screw, M4

8. Sub-frame, aluminum L-3030mm







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10. Interior partition in factory

In this example, electrically-conductive fluorocarbon-coated ALPOLIC/fr LT is used for interior

partition panels in a factory.

Elevation

25 25

1 2 3

A

A

B B

1 3 4

1. Aluminum partition framework system

2. Rubber gasket

3:.ALPOLIC/fr LT 3mm, Electrically-conductive fluorocarbon coating

4. Sheet glass

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B-B section

25

40

40

25

A-A section

1

3

4

3

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11. Ceiling panel with non-penetrating rivet

When we use ALPOLIC/fr for indoor ceilings or soffits, non-penetrating rivets simplify the panel

details. Non-penetrating rivets are usable only on low-gloss finishes (30% or less). If we use these

rivets on medium to high gloss products, the trail of the concealed rivet is visible from front. In this

method, we install fabricated ALPOLIC panels on a lightweight suspension bar ceiling system.

40

25

30

2020

PW, PH

PW+20, PH+20

8

3

4

5

6

1

2

7

1: Suspension bolt, 2: Hanger, 3: Double clip

4: Double bar, 6: Steel channel 40201.6mm

5: Non-penetrating rivet and aluminum profile

7: Stiffener, aluminum square pipe

8: ALPOLIC/fr 4mm







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12. Roof of pedestrian passage

ALPOLIC/fr has been used as roof panels of public pathways and bus stations. Refer to application

photographs. ALPOLIC panels are just clamped between sub-frames and aluminum extrusions. In

most projects, the curving panels can be naturally curved without a mechanical bending.

Plan B-B section

C-C section

A-A section

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13. Parapet and soffit, renovation

ALPOLIC/fr has been widely used for parapets and soffits in building renovation. ALPOLIC/fr is used

for the water drip, parapet and soffit in the following detail.

25 25 25

Approx.

1000mm

1

3

2

5

4

6

7

9

10

8

1: ALPOLIC/fr 4mm, water drip

2: Aluminum sub-structure

3: ALPOLIC/fr 4mm, parapet

4: Existing external wall

5: Level-adjustment and anchor

6: Suspension bolt

7: Aluminum support plate

8: Aluminum L-shaped support plate9: ALPOLIC/fr 4mm, water drip

10: ALPOLIC/fr 4mm, eaves soffit







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14. Corporate shop front signboard

This corporate signboard is a shop front sign of a countrywide newspaper company in Japan. The

signboard has signs by 3Ms Scotchcal film. The aluminum flanges are coated with the same color as

ALPOLIC.

Elevation

A A

B

BApprox. 4200 mm

Approx.

1200 mm

B-B section

5020

1

1. ALPOLIC 4mm having signs (logotype, letterings)

by Scotchcal film

2. Aluminum flange coated with the same color of

ALPOLIC

3. Water drip

4. Drain hole

5. Steel sub-structure, L-3030, coated6. Anchor

7. Stiffener, aluminum square pipe, 30302

8. Corner support plate, aluminum L-4040

9. Aluminum channel (top & bottom only)

10. VHB tape

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5

3

4

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For further information, please contact:

MITSUBISHI PLASTICS, INC. MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL FP AMERICA, INC.

Industrial Materials DivisionComposite Materials Department Composite Materials Division

2-2, Nihonbashi Hongokucho 1-chomeChuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0021 Japan

401 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320

Telephone (USA): 800-422-7270

Telephone: 81-3-3279-3064 / 3065Facsimile: 81-3-3279-6672

Telephone (International): 1-757-382-5750

Facsimile: 1-757-436-1896

E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL SINGAPORE PTE LTD

Composite Materials Department Distributed by:

79 Anson Road, #12-01 Singapore 079906

Telephone: 65-6226-1597

Facsimile: 65-6221-3373

E-mail: [email protected]

MITSUBISHI PLASTICS, INC.

Turkey Liaison Office

Baglarbasi Kisikli Cad., No:4, Sarkuysan-Ak Is Merkezi,

S-Blok, Teras Kat, Altunizade, Uskudar, 34664 Istanbul, Turkey

Telephone 90-216-651-8670/71/72

Facsimile: 90-216-651-8673

E-mail: [email protected]

Due to product changes, improvements and other factors, Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc. reserves the right to change or withdraw informationcontained herein without prior notice.

2008 Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc. All rights reserved.

ALPOLIC is the registered trademark of Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc.

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