Aluminum Composite Panel (ACP) Wall Cladding from China
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Aluminum composite panel for wall cladding is sold by core type, and the core is where fire performance and fraud both live: PE (polyethylene) is combustible, FR is fire-retardant, and A2 is a mineral core that meets the EN 13501-1 A2-s1,d0 class demanded on facades after the Grenfell-era rule changes. China ACP factories supply 3–6mm panels with PVDF or PE coating, usually from around 1,000 m² MOQ. The recurring scam is a PE-core panel sold as 'FR' or 'A2' — visually identical, certified on paper, but it burns.
ACP is two aluminum skins bonded to a plastic or mineral core, used as facade cladding. The critical sourcing check is the core class against EN 13501-1: insist on a fire test report tied to the panel lot and, for facades, verify A2 by burning a sample rather than trusting the spec sheet.
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FAQ
What is the difference between PE, FR, and A2 core ACP?
PE is a standard combustible polyethylene core; FR is fire-retardant; A2 is a mineral-filled core classified A2-s1,d0 under EN 13501-1, the highest non-combustible-rated class typically required on building facades.
How do I avoid buying fake FR or A2 panels?
Don't trust the printed label. Require the EN 13501-1 test report matched to your order, and burn a cut sample — a PE core ignites and drips, an A2 core does not. This is the single most-faked attribute in ACP.
What is the typical MOQ and thickness range?
China ACP factories commonly run 3mm to 6mm panels with PVDF or PE coating, with order minimums around 1,000 m². Custom colors and coatings can push the minimum higher.
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