Dibond Material Guide

Dibond or Alupanel are brand names of ‘Aluminium Composite Sheets’ or ‘Sandwich Panel’. It is a premium form of signage with the highest durability of the materials we use. A rigid polyethylene core is sandwiched between two thin smooth aluminium layers, which results in excellent printing properties. Rigid, lightweight, super strong and weather-proof; Dibond is ideal for semi permanent application indoors or outdoors.

Dibond has a great surface for printing onto, which means consistently high quality print results. It is super-strong, but still lightweight and weatherproof. The sandwich construction of Dibond aluminium makes it very rigid, which means it lays flat regardless of temperature fluctuations and it does not rust or deteriorate in the sun.

Dibond is 100% weatherproof, and is unaffected by changes in temperature so it can be used for outdoor applications. It is more suited to information and warning signs rather than display signs. If 10mm Foamex is too heavy, Dibond is the answer as it takes a higher wind load and weighs far less.

We print direct to the panel using durable latex inks which won’t crack, peel or fade. Digital printing works exceptionally well on Dibond signs due to its extremely flat surface. This gives the highest quality results.

Dibond can be fixed to walls and posts. Dibond can be easily drilled so you can use screws or sign stand-offs. It can be hung from ceilings using wires or it can be attached to smooth surfaces using double sided tape. It can also be riveted.

Dibond is usually cut with square corners, but it can be cut to shape on request.

The most popular thickness is 3mm, which comes in a maximum single sheet size of 2400mm x 1200mm (just under 8ft x 4ft), but custom sizes can be purchased online using our Dibond calculator.

We print onto white backing as standard. Other colours and finishes are available for special projects. Please call 020 8664 5660 for details.

Dibond can be recycled along with other PVC products. It has a temperature resistance range from minus 50°C to plus 80°C.

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