Chalco supplies aluminum foam panels and aluminum foam sandwich composite panels for walls, ceilings, partitions, door panels, floors, and prefabricated building modules. The lightweight aluminum core significantly reduces structural loads while providing excellent sound absorption, sound insulation, fire resistance, and moisture resistance.
Thickness, facing materials, and surface treatments can be customized to project requirements, providing architectural acoustic solutions that combine efficient installation with decorative appeal.
Core Performance and Architectural Value of Aluminum Foam Panels
Aluminum foam features a lightweight, porous structure and excellent sound-energy absorption. It can be used as an architectural acoustic material for walls, ceilings, partitions, and decorative acoustic spaces, improving the acoustic environment.
Building on aluminum foam technology, Chalco has further developed acoustic sandwich panels. Their composite structure of facing + aluminum foam core + backing combines sound absorption, sound insulation, fire resistance, lightweight construction, weather resistance, and decorative appeal in a single panel system, making it especially suitable for public buildings, commercial spaces, and prefabricated construction projects, for more efficient sound-energy absorption and reverberation control.
| Performance | Standard Aluminum Foam Panel | Aluminum Foam Composite Panel |
| Overall Panel Thickness | Common open-cell aluminum foam thicknesses: 9.5 mm, 12.7 mm, 25.4 mm, and 43.2 mm; closed-cell aluminum foam: 6-300 mm | 9 mm, 12 mm, or 18 mm; customizable |
| Aluminum Foam Core Thickness | Selected according to the single-panel thickness | Commonly 8 mm, 10 mm, 11 mm, or 16 mm; adjustable to suit the structure |
| Example Finished Dimensions | 500 × 500 mm,500 × 1000 mm,600 × 1200 mm; Standard sizes up to 1220 x 2440 mm and 1220 x 3658 mm | 2000 × 500 mm Customizable to project drawings |
| Pore Structure | Open-cell aluminum foam pore size: approximately 0.5-1.0 mm; Closed-cell aluminum foam pore size: approximately 3-10 mm | The aluminum foam core pore size, pore structure, and facing perforation pattern can be adjusted to the sound-absorption target |
| Sound Absorption | Open-cell aluminum foam: NRC > 0.75; Semi-transparent aluminum foam sound absorption coefficient: approximately 0.70-0.75 | Average NRC approximately 0.75; maximum 0.9 |
| Sound Insulation | A 20 mm closed-cell aluminum foam structure provides approximately 20-40 dB of sound insulation | Average sound reduction: approximately 30 dB |
| Density | Open-cell aluminum foam: approximately 0.2-0.5 g/cm3; Closed-cell aluminum foam: approximately 0.3-0.75 g/cm3 | Approximately 0.15-0.2 g/cm3 |
| Moisture Absorption | Suitable as a low-moisture-absorption porous metal material; specific data depend on product construction | Mass and volumetric moisture absorption < 0.1% |
Aluminum Foam Acoustic Panel Structure
Aluminum foam acoustic composite panels use aluminum foam as the core functional layer. Various facings, backings, and finish materials are combined to create sandwich structures suitable for walls, ceilings, partitions, door panels, and prefabricated building systems. Compared with standalone aluminum foam panels, composite panels can be more readily engineered for specific building locations, installation methods, and decorative requirements, and are better suited to volume use in construction projects.
| Surface Facing | Aluminum sheet, steel sheet, stainless steel sheet, fire-resistant board, PVC film, natural wood veneer, etc. |
| Functional Core | Aluminum foam panel; thickness, pore size, and pore structure can be adjusted to the sound-absorption target |
| Backing Structure | Aluminum sheet, steel sheet, galvanized steel sheet, marine board, etc. |
| Edge Structure | Available with edge trim, fully enclosed edges, modular edges, or project-specific connection details |
| Surface Appearance | Metallic, decorative laminate, wood-grain, translucent, or opaque finishes |
Aluminum Foam Acoustic Composite Panel Product Display
Chalco offers multiple aluminum foam acoustic composite panel configurations to suit different building locations and installation systems.
In actual projects, facing material, aluminum foam core thickness, backing structure, edge design, and surface appearance can all be adjusted according to the building location, installation method, acoustic target, and decorative requirements.
9 mm Aluminum Foam Composite Panel
The 9 mm aluminum foam composite panel is a thin, lightweight structure, typically using an 8 mm aluminum foam core combined with aluminum sheet, steel sheet, or thin aluminum backing. It is suitable for walls, ceilings, decorative panels, and lightweight acoustic panels. Facing material and surface treatment can be adjusted to project requirements.
12 mm Aluminum Foam Composite Panel
The 12 mm aluminum foam composite panel can combine PVC film, aluminum sheet, marine board, or an aluminum foam core to balance decorative appearance and structural stability. It is suitable for interior walls, partitions, ceilings, and decorative panels in public spaces.
18 mm Aluminum Foam Composite Panel
The 18 mm aluminum foam composite panel is a thicker structure that can combine natural wood veneer, aluminum sheet, marine board, and an aluminum foam core. It is suitable for door panels, partitions, premium walls, and decorative composite panels requiring enhanced texture and structural performance.
Three-Layer Acoustic Composite Panel
Four-Layer Acoustic Composite Panel
Fully Edge-Enclosed Acoustic Composite Panel
Project Application Solutions for Aluminum Foam Acoustic Composite Panels
Based on project drawings, building location, acoustic targets, and installation method, Chalco can provide aluminum foam acoustic composite panel configurations for walls, ceilings, partitions, door panels, floors, and prefabricated building systems.
Wall Systems: Acoustic wall panels, decorative wall panels, and acoustic feature-wall solutions are available with micro-perforated facings, aluminum foam cores, backings, and edge-enclosure structures for large wall areas and public-building interior wall systems.
Ceiling Systems: Lightweight acoustic ceiling panel solutions are available with adjustable aluminum foam core thickness, facing perforation patterns, and surface finishes for grid, suspension, or modular ceiling systems.
Partition Systems: Aluminum foam composite partition panels can be configured with a facing + aluminum foam core + backing structure based on sound-insulation targets and wall thickness, for dry-assembled partition systems.
Door Panel Systems: Aluminum foam composite door panels or functional door-core solutions can be laminated with metal, fire-resistant, or decorative facings for soundproof, fire-rated, and moisture-resistant door projects.
Floor Systems: Aluminum foam composite flooring solutions can use interlocks, clips, floating installation, raised joists, or bolted fixing according to substrate conditions, for sound-insulating, vibration-reducing, lightweight floor systems.
Prefabricated Building Systems: Prefabricated wall panels, enclosure panels, floor slabs, and modular building panel solutions can support factory prefabrication, on-site lifting, bolted connections, clip assembly, and dry construction.
For a specific building location, provide drawings, the installation method, and acoustic requirements. Chalco can recommend a suitable panel thickness, structural combination, and surface solution.
Aluminum Foam vs Traditional Acoustic Materials
| Comparison Item | Aluminum Foam Acoustic Composite Panel | Traditional Acoustic Materials (Wood Panels / Fiberboard / Standard Metal Panels) |
| Sound-Absorption Principle | Porous aluminum foam + facing + backing composite structure for efficient sound absorption | Wood/fiber pores absorb sound; metal panels require perforations or an acoustic coating |
| Noise Reduction and Sound Insulation | Average NRC 0.75, maximum 0.9; average sound reduction approximately 30 dB | NRC 0.4-0.7; sound reduction generally 15-25 dB |
| Fire Performance | The metal substrate is inherently noncombustible and can be tested to project requirements | Wood and fiberboard require additional flame-retardant treatment; standard metal acoustic systems require a fire-resistant coating |
| Lightweight Construction | Density approximately 0.15-0.2 g/cm3, reducing building loads | Wood panels and fiberboard are relatively light; metal panels are heavy |
| Moisture Resistance / Absorption | Mass and volumetric moisture absorption < 0.1% | Wood panels may deform after absorbing moisture, fiberboard may swell, and metal panels require surface treatment for moisture protection |
| Decorative Options | Available with aluminum, stainless steel, PVC, wood veneer, and other finishes for decorative appeal | Wood panels and fiberboard can be decorative; metal panels require coating or film lamination |
| Modular Installation | Supports rapid modular installation using dry hanging, grids, clips, bolts, and other methods | Wood panels and fiberboard offer limited installation flexibility; metal-panel installation is complex |
FAQ
What is an aluminum foam acoustic composite panel?
It is an architectural acoustic material made by combining an aluminum foam functional core with a facing and backing, offering lightweight construction, fire resistance, sound absorption, and decorative performance.
How effective is an aluminum foam composite panel at absorbing sound?
Its average NRC is approximately 0.75 and can reach 0.9, effectively reducing reverberation and improving the acoustic environment.
Where can it be used in a building?
Walls, ceilings, partitions, door panels, floors, and prefabricated building modules.
What panel thicknesses are available?
Common thicknesses are 9 mm, 12 mm, and 18 mm. Thickness and pore structure can be customized to project requirements.
What is its fire performance?
The metal substrate is inherently noncombustible, meets Class A fire requirements, and can be tested to project requirements.
Is it suitable for outdoor or high-humidity environments?
The aluminum foam core has low moisture absorption (<0.1%) and good weather resistance. It can be used outdoors or in humid environments when paired with a suitable facing material.
How do I select the right specification and structure for my project?
Select the panel thickness, facing material, backing, and edge structure according to the building location, acoustic target, installation method, and decorative requirements.
How can I obtain a quotation or customized solution?
Provide project drawings, the installation method, and acoustic requirements. Chalco can recommend a suitable panel thickness, composite structure, and surface treatment.
Request Quotation
Submit your drawings, project requirements, or installation requirements. Chalco can provide aluminum foam acoustic composite panel solutions for walls, ceilings, partitions, door panels, floors, and prefabricated building modules.
Chalco can provide you the most comprehensive inventory of aluminum products and can also supply you customized products. Precise quotation will be provided within 24 hours.
Get a quote
