Aluminum Composite Panels (ACP) have become a widely adopted solution in modern architecture, signage, transportation, and interior decoration, thanks to their lightweight structure, superior durability, excellent weather resistance, and rich aesthetic options.
As a professional aluminum material supplier, Chalco offers high-quality aluminum coils and sheets designed specifically for ACP manufacturing. We provide a full range of aluminum alloys including 1060, 1100, 3003, 3105, and 5005, with PE, PVDF, and FEVE coating options, ensuring stable lamination, reliable bonding strength, superior surface finishes, and compliance with global fire safety standards. Our products help ACP manufacturers achieve consistent quality, customized performance, and efficient production for diverse industrial and commercial applications.
Product overview: brief introduction of Chalco's aluminum sheet coil products for ACP production
Chalco provides a comprehensive range of aluminum coil and sheet materials specifically engineered for the manufacturing of Aluminum Composite Panels (ACP). Our products are designed to meet the strict requirements for flatness, bonding strength, coating durability, and fire safety across various ACP applications.
Available Alloys: 1100, 1060, 3003, 3105, 5005
Tempers: H14, H16, O
Thickness Range: 0.18 mm to 0.50 mm
Surface Options: Mill Finish, PE Coated, PVDF Coated, FEVE Coated
Coating Configuration: Single-side or double-side coating, optional backside primer
Standard Widths: 1000 mm, 1220 mm, 1250 mm, 1500 mm
Supply Form: Coil or Cut-to-Length Sheet
Compatibility: Suitable for lamination with LDPE, FR, and A2 cores
Specifications: ASTM B209, EN 485, GB/T 3880, AAMA 2605/2604
Chalco aluminum skin materials are optimized to support a wide range of ACP applications, from building facades and signage to interior decorative systems. Welcome to learn more product detailed or contact for inquire. Quick Quote
Alloy options for ACP aluminum skin
Chalco provides a variety of aluminum alloys engineered for optimal performance in ACP manufacturing. Each alloy offers a distinct balance of strength, formability, corrosion resistance, and coating compatibility to meet diverse project needs.
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1100 Aluminum sheet coil
Key Features: Excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility, soft texture.
Typical Applications: Interior decorative ACP panels, signage, where maximum formability is needed.
Advantages: Lightweight, easy to fabricate, excellent for creative shaping.
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1060 Aluminum sheet coil
Key Features: Over 99.6% aluminum purity, exceptional conductivity and formability.
Typical Applications: ACP panels for indoor decoration, advertising boards, and applications requiring high flexibility.
Advantages: Economical choice with superior workability.
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3003 Aluminum sheet coil
Key Features: Excellent corrosion resistance, good formability, moderate strength.
Typical Applications: Standard ACP panels for interior decoration, signage, and non-structural exterior facades.
Advantages: Cost-effective, easy for lamination and coating.
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3004 Aluminum sheet coil
Key Features: Higher strength than 3003 with comparable corrosion resistance and formability.
Typical Applications: ACP panels requiring improved mechanical strength, especially in larger dimensions or more demanding environments.
Advantages: Better structural integrity while maintaining good formability.
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3104 Aluminum sheet coil
Key Features: Higher strength than 3003 and 3004, with excellent formability and good corrosion resistance.
Typical Applications: ACP panels for high-rise building facades, transportation signage, and structural curtain walls.
Advantages: Stronger structural integrity, suitable for demanding architectural applications.
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3105 Aluminum sheet coil
Key Features: Enhanced strength compared to 3003, improved surface finish for coating.
Typical Applications: High-strength ACP panels, exterior cladding subject to wind load, weather-exposed signage.
Advantages: Balances strength, corrosion resistance, and surface aesthetics.
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5005 Aluminum sheet coil
Key Features: Excellent corrosion resistance, superior weatherability, color consistency after anodizing or PVDF coating.
Typical Applications: Premium-grade ACP panels for high-end architecture, curtain walls, and long-term outdoor installations.
Advantages: Ideal for projects requiring long-term durability and superior aesthetic performance.
Coating system and suface finish option for Chalco aluminum sheet coil
Chalco provides a complete range of surface treatment and coating solutions for aluminum coils and sheets used in ACP (Aluminum Composite Panel) manufacturing. Our finishing capabilities ensure excellent bonding performance, decorative effects, durability, and compatibility with a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications. Quick Quote
Coating Type | Full Name | Key Features | Typical Application |
PE Coating | Polyester | Bright colors, cost-effective, average weather resistance | Indoor decoration, signage, short-term outdoor use |
PVDF Coating | Polyvinylidene Fluoride | Excellent weather resistance, corrosion resistance, long-lasting color | Exterior walls, curtain walls, high-end architecture |
Nano Coating | Nanometer Coating | Self-cleaning, anti-fouling, oil-resistant, pollution-resistant | Hospital exteriors, high-end commercial buildings |
FEVE Coating | Fluoroethylene Vinyl Ether | Outstanding color retention, excellent durability | Premium building exteriors, exposed facades |
Chalco supports one-side and two-side coating options, customized coating thickness, and primer layers for enhanced composite strength.
- Color Customization: Pantone or customer-supplied sample matching
- Gloss Control: Matte, semi-matt, high gloss, mirror finish options
- Texture Customization: Pattern depth, orientation, and 3D effects available
- Proofing Service: Rapid sample preparation based on provided drawings or samples
Chalco offers a variety of surface finish solutions on aluminum coils and sheets, specifically engineered for ACP (Aluminum Composite Panel) production. Our finishing capabilities enable manufacturers to create panels with diverse decorative styles and reliable outdoor performance. Quick Quote
Color solid color/high gloss color
Wide color selection (Pantone matching available), adjustable gloss levels (matte, semi-gloss, high-gloss), good weatherability, easy to process.
Typical applications: Storefront ACP panels, billboard skins, interior partitions, industrial wall cladding.

Wood & Stone Look
Through thermal transfer or lamination, the natural texture of wood or stone is reproduced on the surface of ACP board, achieving both visual simulation and actual lightness. It is an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional wood and stone decoration.
Typical applications: Residential ACP facades, commercial storefront coverings, hotel interiors.

Mirror Finish
Mirror ACP uses a high-gloss coating or reflective film, which has a strong reflective effect and a modern feel, and is often used to create a space extension and technological atmosphere.
Typical applications: ACP panels in mall atriums, luxury store fronts, and exhibition spaces.

Brushed & Metallic Texture
The surface is mechanically brushed to show a delicate metal texture, and then protected with an anti-corrosion coating. It has a sense of technology and luxury, and looks calm and elegant.
Typical applications: Elevator interiors, corporate lobby walls, premium ACP architectural finishes.

Creative & Textured Finishes
3D embossed patterns, customized relief textures, and partial printing technologies. Adds tactile dimension and visual depth to ACP aluminum skins.
Typical applications: Cultural buildings, branded commercial spaces, high-end customized ACP projects.

Performance advantages of Chalco aluminum coil & sheet for ACP production
In the structure of an Aluminum Composite Panel (ACP), Chalco supplies the critical aluminum coil and sheet layers that determine the panel's strength, surface quality, and long-term durability.
③ High Strength Aluminum Coil (Top Layer): High-quality 3003, 3105, 5005, and other aluminum alloys with PE, PVDF, FEVE coatings available. Ensures excellent flatness, surface aesthetics, and weather resistance.
⑦ High Strength Aluminum Coil (Bottom Layer): Bare aluminum or back-coated aluminum coils to enhance composite bonding and structural stability.

- Superior Flatness and Lamination Stability: Strict control of thickness tolerances and coil shape ensures smooth lamination and high composite strength without delamination.
- Excellent Coating Adhesion and Durability: Advanced surface pretreatment and coating technologies provide strong adhesion, high UV resistance, and outstanding weatherability.
- Fire Safety Compatibility: Materials fully compatible with LDPE, FR, and A2 cores, supporting compliance with EN 13501-1, ASTM E84, and GB 8624 fire standards.
- Flexible Customization Options: Thickness (0.18–0.50 mm), width (up to 1600 mm), coil weight, coating system (PE/PVDF/FEVE/Nano), and gloss level can be customized according to project needs.
- Surface Variety for Architectural Design: Supports solid color, wood grain, stone look, mirror finish, brushed metallic, and textured embossing for versatile design applications.
- Stable Supply and Quality Consistency: Advanced production lines, strict quality control, and strong supply capacity ensure reliable delivery and batch consistency for large projects.
Chalco production capabilities for ACP aluminum skin
As a professional supplier of aluminum materials for ACP panel manufacturing, Chalco combines advanced production lines, strict quality control, and flexible customization services to meet the evolving demands of global customers.
Aluminum Coil Rolling and Processing
Chalco ACP sheets can provide standard sheets, and are more adept at responding to customized requirements such as multiple specifications, multiple core materials, and large and small batches, helping customers quickly implement engineering projects:
- Alloy Range: 1xxx, 3xxx, 5xxx series (1100, 1060, 3003, 3004, 3104, 3105, 5005, etc.)
- Thickness Capability: 0.18 mm – 0.50 mm
- Width Capability: Up to 1600 mm
- Flatness Control: Tolerance within ±0.5 mm across full width, ensuring excellent lamination results
- Cut-to-Length Service: Available for sheet production with precise dimensional control
Coating and Surface Finishing Capabilities
- Coating Systems Supported: PE, PVDF, FEVE, Nano
- Coating Type: Single-side coating, double-side coating, service primer on backside
- Coating Thickness: Customized based on project requirements (Typical top coat 20–28 microns; primer 5–8 microns)
- Color Customization: Pantone matching, gloss level adjustment (matte, semi-gloss, high-gloss, mirror finish)
- Surface Effects: Solid colors, brushed, wood grain, stone texture, mirror reflection, embossed textures
Quality Control and Certification
- Base Material Standards: ASTM B209, EN 485-2, GB/T 3880
- Coating Standards: AAMA 2605 / 2604 compliance for PVDF-coated materials
- Process Control: Continuous annealing for mechanical property uniformity Online thickness and width monitoring
- Color consistency inspection (ΔE≤2.0 for architectural-grade panels)
- Cross-hatch adhesion tests for coating reliability
- Fire Safety Compliance Support: Materials suitable for LDPE, FR, and A2 ACP systems
Typical Applications of Chalco Aluminum Skin for ACP Manufacturing
Chalco's high-quality aluminum coils and sheets are supplied to ACP (Aluminum Composite Panel) manufacturers, enabling them to produce panels that meet the diverse demands of architectural, commercial, and industrial applications. Our aluminum skin solutions deliver excellent bonding strength, stable surface quality, and customizable decorative effects, supporting ACP production for the following end-use areas:
ACP Panels for Building Facades and Curtain Walls
Aluminum skins with PVDF or FEVE coatings are used by ACP manufacturers to fabricate durable, weather-resistant panels for external building cladding and curtain wall systems.


ACP Panels for Signage and Advertising Systems
PE-coated aluminum skins are widely applied in the production of ACP panels for indoor and outdoor signage, providing vibrant color, easy printing, and surface stability.
ACP Panels for Interior Decorative Applications
Brushed, solid color, or textured aluminum skins allow ACP manufacturers to produce lightweight, flexible, and aesthetic panels for a variety of interior decoration uses.


ACP Panels for Transportation and Public Infrastructure
With high durability and good weatherability, Chalco’s aluminum skins are used to produce ACP panels suitable for transportation hubs and public facility coverings.
ACP Panels for Furniture and Residential Systems
Decorative finishes like wood grain, marble, and mirror effects support ACP panel manufacturing for lightweight furniture systems and residential architectural elements.

Pricing factors and selection guide for ACP aluminum skin materials
High-quality aluminum coils and sheets are critical materials for ACP (Aluminum Composite Panel) manufacturing. Understanding the cost structure of aluminum skins can help ACP manufacturers better plan their budgets and select suitable materials for different project needs.
Pricing Factor | Details |
Alloy Type | 1100 and 1060 are more economical; 3003, 3004, 3105, 3104, and 5005 have higher strength or corrosion resistance, slightly higher cost. |
Thickness | Thicker aluminum skins (e.g., 0.30mm, 0.40mm, 0.50mm) cost more due to increased material consumption. |
Coating Type | PE coatings are more economical; PVDF, FEVE, and Nano coatings increase price due to higher performance and longer durability. |
Surface Finishing | Standard solid colors are the most cost-effective; special finishes like wood grain, stone look, mirror, or brushed surfaces add extra cost. |
Customization | Special sizes, non-standard colors, double-sided coatings, or small-batch customizations can affect unit pricing. |
Order Volume | Larger order quantities typically benefit from better pricing terms. |
Packaging and Logistics | Export-grade packaging, distance, and delivery method can influence overall costs. |
Practical selection advice for ACP manufacturers
- For cost-sensitive indoor panels, choosing 3003 or 1100 alloy with PE coating is a budget-friendly solution.
- For exterior or high-end panels, 3105 or 5005 alloys with PVDF or FEVE coatings ensure long-term durability and color stability.
- For customized projects, confirm aluminum thickness, surface finish, color, and gloss level early to avoid delays and achieve accurate quoting.
- For branding or signage panels, high-gloss or mirror finishes offer better visual impact and design flexibility.
Typical technical specifications for Chalco ACP aluminum skin
Parameter | Unit | Typical Value |
Alloy | — | 1100, 1060, 3003, 3004, 3104, 3105, 5005 |
Temper | — | H14, H16, O |
Thickness | mm | 0.18 – 0.50 mm |
Width | mm | 1000 / 1220 / 1250 / 1500 (customizable) |
Surface Finish | — | PE / PVDF / FEVE / Nano coatings; solid, mirror, brushed, wood grain, stone textures |
Coating Thickness | μm | Top coat: 20–28μm, Primer: 5–8μm |
Gloss Level | GU | 20–80 (Matte to High Gloss) |
Standards Compliance | — | ASTM B209, EN 485-2, AAMA 2605/2604 |
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about ACP Aluminum Skin Purchasing
Can you supply customized colors and gloss levels?
Yes. Chalco supports Pantone color matching, gloss customization, and texture development for aluminum coils and sheets.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
Standard MOQ starts from 3–5 tons, depending on alloy type and coating system. Small batch production can be supported for special projects.
Can you provide quality certifications?
Yes. We can supply inspection certificates (COC), ASTM/EN compliance reports, RoHS/REACH declarations, and project-specific quality reports.
How do you package aluminum coils for export?
Protective film + waterproof wrapping + reinforced wooden pallets, fully meeting export shipping standards.
What is your typical production lead time?
Generally 7–20 working days depending on order size and customization requirements.
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