JINXIANG
Aluminum Composite Panel
Aluminum composite panel is a kind of new decorative material consisting of two thin coil-coated aluminum sheets bonded to a non-aluminum core, which is also known as Aluminum composite material in some area. Mostly it is called ACP or ACM for short.
The main structure of Aluminum composite panel:
- Top Aluminum Sheet coated with Polyester or PVDF paint
- Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE) or Fireproof Core
- Bottom Aluminum Sheet with Primer
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Feature
Aluminum composite panel is popular for its excellent performance like:
- Colorful design for decoration use
- Durable & Economic
- Light weight
- Easy on processing and installation
- Heat and sound insulation
- Easy maintenance
- Non-toxicity and Safety
- Super peeling strength
- Excellent coating property
Thus Aluminum composite panel is widely used in the building construction and advertising fields, such as:
Curtain wall, building cladding facade, exterior and interior construction decoration, Auto 4S shop, shop front decoration, display fabrication, signage, digital UV printing, sign board and so on.
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Testing Report
Every Jinxiang ACP batch is released against test data. The core is tested to ASTM E84 — Class A means a flame spread index of 25 or less and a smoke-developed index of 450 or less — and our A2 fire-rated core is classified to EN 13501-1 A2-s1,d0. The factory has held ISO 9001 certification since 2002. Batch test reports and mill certificates for the aluminium coil are issued with the goods, ready to hand to your wall-system designer. Tell us the specification you are buying and we will confirm exactly which reports we can issue for it.
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Production Line
Jinxiang manufactures aluminum composite panel in an 18,000 m² factory in Jinhua, Zhejiang. Coil coating, composite lamination and cutting all run in-house, across 5 automatic coil coating lines, 3 continuous multi-coat and multi-bake coil lines, and a 1.6-metre-wide A2 composite line — the width that lets a facade panel be fabricated without a joint. Because everything runs in one plant, standard specifications are normally ready 10–15 days after deposit. Stock colours ship against a one-container MOQ; custom colours carry a 500 m² minimum per colour.
Types
PE core, FR (B1) core or A2 fire-rated?
The three panels we produce look identical from the outside. What differs is the core, and the core is what decides where the panel is allowed to be used.
| Core | Reaction to fire (typical) | Where it is specified | Relative cost |
| Polyethylene (PE) | E / F | Interior cladding, ceilings, signage, shopfronts | Lowest |
| Flame-retardant PE (FR / B1) | B / C | Low-rise facades, retail and commercial fit-outs | Mid |
| A2 mineral-filled | A2 | High-rise, public buildings and any facade with a code limit on combustible cladding | Highest |
If your project has a height limit, a fire code or a specifier asking for “non-combustible”, you want the A2 panel. Read the full A2 fire-rated aluminium composite panel page for standards, fabrication notes and the 2-metre-wide line.
Not sure which core your project needs? Our guide to PE, FR (B1) and A2 cores explains what each label actually means, what the fire codes ask for, and how to verify the core you are quoted.
Specifications
ACP specifications
| Panel thickness | 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm; 3mm and 4mm are the most common for facades |
| Standard width | 1220mm, 1250mm, 1500mm; up to 1600mm on the A2 line |
| Panel length | 2440mm, 5000mm, 5800mm; normally within 5800mm for a 20ft container, custom accepted |
| Aluminum alloy | AA1100, AA3003, AA5005 (other grades on requirement) |
| Aluminum skin thickness | 0.05mm to 0.50mm |
| Coating | PVDF (over 70% PPG resin) or polyester (Becker); any RAL colour, custom accepted |
| Core options | PE, FR (B1) or A2 mineral-filled |
| MOQ | One standard container; custom colours 500 sqm minimum per colour |
| Lead time | 10-15 days after deposit |
| Packing | FCL in bulk; LCL in wooden pallet; to customer requirement |
Coating and panel are produced in the same factory on five automated coating lines, so the colour approved on the sample is the colour batch that ships. Send your specification for a quotation.
Finishes
Surface finishes and colours
The finish decides how the panel looks and how it weathers. These are the four we get asked for most:
- PVDF coated ACP — the facade-grade finish. High resin content, strongest UV and colour-retention performance, the default choice for exterior cladding.
- Wooden finish ACP — printed wood grain for feature walls, ceilings and interiors where timber look is wanted without timber maintenance.
- Mirror finish ACP — reflective surface for signage, shopfronts and interior feature panels.
- Brush finish ACP — directional brushed-metal appearance, popular for architectural and retail facades.
We also produce the coating itself on colour-coated aluminium coil for customers who coat and laminate in-house.
Not sure which coating your project needs? Our guide to PVDF vs polyester coatings covers where each one belongs, what it costs you in service life, and how to verify a PVDF claim before the panels ship.
Applications
Common ACP applications
- Exterior wall panels — curtain wall, rainscreen cladding and building facades.
- Interior wall panels — partitions, wall linings, ceilings and retail fit-outs.
- Signage panels — sign boards, fascia, display fabrication and digital printing substrate.
- Auto 4S shops and shopfront decoration, which is where ACP first became popular in China.
Unsure which finish and core suit your project? Read how to choose aluminum composite panel for facades, or send us the drawing and we will specify it with you.
Aluminum Composite Panel Price
There is no single price per square metre for aluminum composite panel, because the number is set by specification. The main drivers are aluminum skin thickness, the core type (PE, FR or A2 fire-rated), the coating system (polyester, high-performance polyester or PVDF), the panel thickness and sheet size, and the order quantity. A quote is only comparable once those items are matched line by line, and once the Incoterm is stated. As market context, standard ACP sold in volume typically trades in the low single digits per square metre, while A2 panels with thick skins and PVDF coating sit in a clearly higher band. Read the full aluminum composite panel price guide for how each variable moves the cost, or send us your specification and destination market for a quote broken down line by line.
Factory and Production Capability
Zhejiang Jinxiang Panel Industry Co., Ltd. is an aluminum composite panel manufacturer in Jinhua, Zhejiang, China. The operating company was established in 2010, and the JINXIANG brand has been engaged in ACP manufacturing since 1998. More on the equipment, materials and quality controls: why buyers choose JINXIANG.
- 18,000 m² factory area
- 5 automated aluminum-coating lines
- 1.6-metre-wide A2 ACP production line
- Customers served in more than 70 countries and regions
Buying from a manufacturer and importing well are not the same thing. If this is your first container, how to import aluminum composite panel from China walks through fixing the specification, the documents your customs will ask for, landed cost, and pre-shipment inspection in the order the decisions have to be made.
Material sources and process control
Panel performance is decided before lamination. These are the material families we specify, and what each one is chosen for:
- Aluminium substrate — coil from established Chinese mills (Southwest Aluminium and Ruimin Aluminium), selected for gauge consistency across a coil, because skin thickness variation shows up later as waviness on a facade.
- Coating — PVDF systems built on PPG resin (over 70% PVDF content) and polyester systems from Beckers, for colour retention and gloss stability under UV.
- Pre-treatment — Henkel and Chemetall conversion coatings, which is what actually holds the paint film to the aluminium.
- Core and bonding film — mineral-filled A2 core, FR/B1 core, or PE core, with the bonding film matched to the service temperature of the application.
Coil coating, lamination and cutting run in one plant, so the coating data sheet and the panel you receive come from the same batch record. If your specification names a coating system or an alloy, tell us the reference and we will confirm what we can supply against it. The full material and supplier list is on suppliers and partners.
Project Specification Support
ACP requirements vary by application and market. Please contact JINXIANG with your intended application, dimensions, quantity, destination, and any project requirements. We will confirm the appropriate product configuration and the currently available If you are specifying for a particular market, aluminum composite panel for US projects covers the code, coating and import points that decide a North American specification.
Aluminum Composite Panel FAQ
What is an aluminum composite panel (ACP)?
An aluminum composite panel (ACP or ACM) is a flat panel made of two thin coil-coated aluminum sheets bonded to a non-aluminum core, usually low-density polyethylene or a fireproof mineral core. It is lightweight, durable, and widely used for building facades, interior decoration, ceilings, and signage.
What is the difference between A2 fire-rated and PE-core ACP?
PE-core ACP has a polyethylene core and is economical. A2 fire-rated ACP uses a mineral-filled core meeting non-combustible standards such as EN 13501-1 A2 and NFPA 285, required for high-rise and public building cladding.
What thicknesses and colors are available?
We produce ACP in 2 mm, 3 mm, and 4 mm thicknesses in any RAL or custom color. Coatings include PVDF (over 70% PPG resin) and polyester (Becker), with wood, mirror, and brushed-metal finishes available.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
Our MOQ is one standard container, and custom colours have a minimum of 500 sqm per colour. Sample kits are available before a first order.
How do you ship to the US or EU, and what is the lead time?
We ship door-to-door (FOB, CIF, or DDP) from Jinhua, Zhejiang. Production lead time is typically 10-15 days after deposit, plus shipping time. We export to over 70 countries.
Do you provide fire test certificates or Miami-Dade NOA?
We provide ISO9001 certification, fire test reports for A2 panels, and engineering-recommended product certificates. Miami-Dade NOA documentation can be supported for US coastal projects on request.