Certificate records — Review the certificate holder, scope and current verification status. Confirm the documents applicable to your order.
Why ACP Manufacturers Need the Right Color Coated Aluminum Coil
An aluminium composite panel is two color-coated aluminum skins bonded to a core (PE or fire-rated mineral / A2). The visible quality of the finished panel — gloss uniformity, color consistency across a whole façade, peel strength and weatherability — is decided by the coil. Poor coil means visible coil-to-coil shade variation on a curtain wall, early chalking, or delamination. A serious color coated aluminum coil supplier for ACP must deliver tight thickness tolerance, excellent paint adhesion for lamination, controlled gloss, and ΔE shade consistency lot to lot. Our coil is roll-coated on continuous lines with branded fluorocarbon (Kynar 500 / Hylar 5000) resins for façade-grade PVDF, plus economical polyester (PE) for signage and interior panels.
ACP-Grade Color Coated Aluminum Coil Specifications
Below are the specifications ACP and ACM producers order most. Coil width is matched to standard panel widths to minimise trim loss.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Substrate Alloy | 1100, 3003, 3105, 5005 (façade-grade) |
| Skin Thickness | 0.21, 0.25, 0.30, 0.40, 0.50 mm |
| Coil Width | 1220, 1250, 1500, 1570 mm (standard ACP widths) |
| Coating System | PVDF (Kynar 500 / Hylar 5000) for façades; PE for signage/interior |
| Coating Thickness | PVDF 25–35 µm (2-coat/2-bake); PE 18–25 µm |
| Gloss | 10–90% (matte to high-gloss, customizable) |
| Finish | Solid RAL, metallic, sparkle, mirror, wood/marble grain |
| Standard | EN 1396, ASTM, GB/T 17748 |
Shade consistency controlled to ΔE ≤ 1.0 lot-to-lot. Custom RAL and brand colors matched with pre-production samples.
Why ChinaCNU Steel for Your ACP Line
- Façade-grade PVDF: branded Kynar 500 / Hylar 5000 fluorocarbon for 15–25 year curtain-wall weatherability.
- Lamination-ready surface: strong paint adhesion and flatness for high peel strength and clean bonding.
- Color consistency: controlled gloss and ΔE shade matching across coils for large, uniform façades.
- Panel-width coils: 1220–1570 mm to suit your ACP line and reduce trim waste.
- Certificate records — Review the certificate holder, scope and current verification status. Confirm the documents applicable to your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What thickness of color coated aluminum coil is used for ACP?
Economy interior/signage panels typically use 0.21–0.30 mm skins; premium exterior façade ACP uses 0.40–0.50 mm. We supply all common ACP skin gauges with tight tolerance.
PE or PVDF coating for ACP?
Use PVDF (Kynar 500) for exterior façades and curtain walls — superior UV, chalk and fade resistance with a 15–25 year warranty. PE is cost-effective for interior cladding and signage (5–10 year).
Can you match a specific RAL, metallic or custom brand color?
Yes. We match any RAL plus metallic, sparkle, mirror and wood/marble finishes, with a pre-production sample for approval and controlled coil-to-coil shade for whole-façade uniformity.
What is your MOQ and lead time for ACP coil?
MOQ is typically 3–5 tons per color/spec; lead time 20–30 days depending on color and coating. We provide a formal FOB Tianjin quote within 24 hours.
Also known as: colour coated aluminium coil, pre-painted aluminium coil (PPAL), PVDF / PE coated aluminium coil, painted aluminium coil and ACP coil — the skin material for aluminium composite panels (ACP / ACM). Whichever spelling or term your market uses, ChinaCNU Steel manufactures and exports all variants factory-direct from our Boxing, Binzhou mill, FOB worldwide.