Alupanel Smart

Bridge the gap between rigid structural panels and flat-mounting sheets. Engineered with a 0.26mm surface, Alupanel Smart offers the unique ability to be lightly fabricated and formed without the premium cost of a full-weight panel. It is the tactical choice for temporary 3D displays and creative signage that requires a balance of durability and flexibility.

Why use Alupanel Smart?

  • Uniform, flat surface for lightweight fabrication
  • Has a 100% Recycled LDPE core and can be fully recycled after use
  • Meets fire test EN 13501 to class C-s2,d0
  • Available in a wide range of colours
  • UV Resistant for outdoor use
  • Versatile and easily formable
  • Lightweight yet rigid
  • Clean, easy-peel film
  • 3-year limited warranty
AdhesiveCo-extruded to give superior adhesionCoreHigh quality PE coreAluminium skin0.26mm high grade aluminium offering excellent processing characteristics for easier cutting/bending, etc.PaintHigh quality Ultrawhite PE paint finish in matt/matt or with one side in high gloss and the reverse in a matt.Protective FilmDesigned to protect the panel during storage, transit and installation
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Full Details

Alupanel Smart is a specialized, economical version of the standard Alupanel, specifically engineered for projects where full structural thickness isn't a necessity. By utilizing a thinner 0.26mm surface, this composite sheet offers a more budget-friendly alternative for short-term installations or applications that don't face extreme structural loads. This reduction in skin thickness makes the material more agile and easier to manipulate, providing a "smart" middle ground between heavy-duty industrial panels and thinner, less durable materials.

The primary advantage of Alupanel Smart lies in its exceptional suitability for light fabrication. Because the aluminium skins are thinner, the material is responsive to easy folding, forming, and bending, allowing for quick and efficient shaping without the resistance of alternative heavy duty materials. This makes it an ideal choice for creating lightweight displays, temporary signage, or decorative elements where ease of fabrication is prioritized over long-term structural rigidity.

The uniform, flat surface ensures that even with its thinner profile, the sheet maintains a premium look and feel during the forming process.

Despite its focus on economy and light fabrication, the product does not compromise on versatility. It is supplied as a dual-sided sheet- with a high-gloss finish on one side and matt on the reverse—offering multiple aesthetic options within a single cost-effective panel.

For projects with a shorter lifespan or those that require a high volume of fabricated parts on a budget, Alupanel Smart delivers the essential characteristics of a professional aluminium composite while significantly reducing material costs.

• Design Versatility:

- Easily fabricated, folded, and formed to achieve complex, three-dimensional designs.

• Durable Performance:

- Built for high wear environments and UV resistant for stable exterior use.

• Efficient Substrate:

- Lightweight yet rigid, providing a uniform, flat surface ideal for graphics applications.

• Cost Advantage:

- Offers significant value as the optimal economical choice for fabrication projects.

• Aesthetic Flexibility:

- Supplied dual-sided with high-gloss and matt finishes to meet diverse project needs.


For further information, you can access the product brochures and technical documents below.

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Applications

Alupanel Smart is suitable for a huge range of applications in a variety of industries including those where fabrication is required. Applications include:

  • Sign Making
  • Wayfinding
  • 3D Lettering
  • Standoff Lettering
  • Lightweight Hanging Signs
  • POS Displays
  • Vinyl Application
  • Modular Sign Systems
  • Shop/External Fascias
  • Corporate ID
  • Exhibition Design
  • Outdoor Advertising
  • Interior Panels & Decoration
  • Direct UV & Screen Printing
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Sign Display 15
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Technical

Here are the sheets sizes and thicknesses available as standard along with the technical specification of Alupanel Smart. Please note, some finishes are stocked in a limited selection of sizes, please contact us for specific details.

Panel Thickness (mm)2346
Skin Thickness (mm)0.260.260.260.26
Weight (KG/m2)2.723.624.576.42
1000mmx2015mm
1000mmx2440mm
1000mmx2050mm
1000mmx3050mm
1220mmx2440mm
1220mmx3050mm
1250mmx2550mm
1250mmx3050mm
1500mmx3050mm
1500mmx4050mm
1525mmx3050mm
1560mmx3050mm
2000mmx3050mm
2000mmx4050mm
2050mmx3050mm
2050mmx4050mm
Panel Thickness (mm)2346
Sound Absorption0.050.050.050.05
Sound Attenuation23242526
Water Absorption % by Volume0.010.010.010.01
Thermal Performance R Values0.00470.00800.01130.0180
Core Composition100% recycled LDPE100% recycled LDPE100% recycled LDPE100% recycled LDPE
Fire PerformanceEN 13501 C-s2,d0 (All painted finishes, excludes brushed and mirror)EN 13501 C-s2,d0 (All painted finishes, excludes brushed and mirror)EN 13501 C-s2,d0 (All painted finishes, excludes brushed and mirror)EN 13501 C-s2,d0 (All painted finishes, excludes brushed and mirror)
Tensile Strength of Aluminium Layers149MPa149MPa149MPa149MPa
Panel Thickness (mm)+/- 0.2
Width (mm)-0 +2
Length (mm)-0 +3
Diagonal-0 +5
Thermal Expansion2.4mm/m @100ºC Temp Difference
Aluminium ThicknessAs specified in EN485-4
Paint Thickness (microns)
Pencil Hardness2H
Toughness of Coating3T
Temperature Resistance-50ºC to +80ºC
Impact Strength (kg/CM2)50
Boiling Water ResistanceBoiling for 2hrs without change
Acid ResistanceSurface immersed in 2% HC1 for 24hrs without change
Alkali ResistanceSurface immersed in NaHO engine oil for 24hrs without change
Oil ResistanceSurface immersed in 20# engine oil for 24hrs without change
Solvent ResistanceCleaned 100 times with Dimethylbenzene without change
Cleaning Resistance>1000 times without change
Peel Strength>5 Newton/mm
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Downloads

Here you will find a range of supporting documents for our product range which will be updated and added to periodically.

In the meantime, if you require any further information please contact us

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