Aluminum Foam
ALUMINUM FOAM
Aluminum Foam, is a versatile and unique innovated material with virtually limitless design and architectural applications produced in the form of lightweight aluminum panels. As well as its unique appearance, it has sound-absorbing properties making it ideal for applications requiring both sound absorption and beauty.
Aluminum foam produced by injecting air into molten aluminum, along with a fine dispersion of ceramic particles.
These particles stabilize the bubbles formed by the air, much like dry cocoa powder stabilizes bubbles when it is added to milk. All Aluminum foam version types give truly a unique design element to any project.
The aluminum foam creates strong yet lightweight panels that are similar in appearance to a metallic sponge. It is visually striking, with a modern dramatic look.
The aluminum foam panels are produced with a proprietary continuous panel production process, which allows it to have many advantages.
It is lightweight and easy to install and is 100% recyclable.
· Modern and dramatic appearance
· 100% recyclable, and contains up to 100% + recycled content
· Acoustic Absorption Properties
· Non-Combustible with a flame spread of zero
· Highly corrosion resistant
· The strength, durability, and resilience of aluminum
· Wind load testing (164 mile per hour + / 263 km/hr+)
· Colors available: Luminous Silver color which can also be powder coated in limitless color choices
Technical Details
There are three basic version types of Aluminum Foam Stabilized:
• Small-Cell
• Medium-Cell
• Large-Cell
The higher the density, the smaller the cell size, the heavier and more robust the material is. Basic version types are available with three different finishes, providing
a distinct look on both the top and the bottom surface of the panels:
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Natural
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Cells Open on One Side
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Cells Open on Two Sides
Applications
Aluminum Foam makes a special and very unique design statement, in any project. From a feature wall to the entire exterior of a building, its metallic lustre offers a variety of distinctive finishes, which cannot be exactly reproduced. Aluminum Foam adds a signature touch to any work of architecture.
Aluminum Foam finishes may be used for creating designer ceilings, or fully finished ceilings which be produced to specific requirements.
Aluminum Foam is used as an indoor or outdoor signage in retail stores, hotels, private and public buildings. With the application of a marine-based powder, Aluminum Foam is readily adaptable to exterior applications.
Aluminum Foam is used in various forms in the retail sector, from display design to wall cladding. ALUSION™ enhances the ambiance. The unique look of Aluminum Foam lends itself to endless creative options.
Aluminum Foam is used as walls, tabletops, and floor stands for exhibits and stand design. The material can be used to construct an entire booth including the actual walls and the display fixtures
CHOOSE YOUR TYPE IN ANY COLOUR
ALUMINUM FOAM can be used in the water, in the air and on land
The very light and comparably stable aluminum foam is an important material for lightweight constructions in industries and areas where there are high, but cost-effective requirements for the material and at the same time the energy factor should be optimised, for example, through a reduction in weight.
Noise reduction
It can be used in the following places: urban tracks and traffic line, overhead roads, railway roads, cloverleaf intersections, cooling towers, outdoors high voltage direct current converter stations, and concrete mixing sites and so on. And it can conduct sound-shielding function by sucking in sound, isolating sound, and eliminating sound to equipment like diesel engines, generators, electric motors, freezers, air compressors, ustulation hammers, and blowers and so on.
Protection from explosions, fire and ballistics
Aluminum foam systems are suitable for usage in personal and building protection. These systems are distinguished by their effect as explosion protection as well as their resistance to fire. Through the cellular structure of the aluminum foam, it is capable to convert large quantities of kinetic energy into deformation energy.
ADVANTAGES
Buildings, containers and vehicles can be equipped faster, lighter and therefore less expensively through the use of aluminum foam sandwiches.
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Prevention / protective measures
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Minimise terror damage
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Minimisation of personal and property damage
Safety vests & helmets
Classifications/Application areas
Classifications
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Non-flammable, fulfils fire safety requirement (DIN EN 45545-2)
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No toxic gases (DIN EN 45545-2)
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Achieves fire resistance classes,
for example, E30 (DIN EN 13501-2,
DIN EN 1363-1) -
Transport packaging for explosives
(UN 6A, 6B, 6C)
Application areas
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SOC equipment
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Airports
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Power plants
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Central registration facilities
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Embassies, consulates
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Logistics facilities in critical regions
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Vehicles e.g. armoured vehicles
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Security buildings e.g. control centres, police stations
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Military equipment
Quick protection made of aluminum foam for safety-relevant areas
The initial situation · Mobile, fast and effective security solutions in public areas are becoming increasingly important for personal protection.
Example scenario: A manless suitcase is found in an airport terminal and the environment has to be secured as quickly as possible. In the case of a serious threat, there is as yet no genuine immediate measure to protect people and property.
The solution · In the future, a mobile safety room made of aluminum foam can be used precisely in this case, and the danger can be effectively mitigated within a few seconds. The elements are freely combinable to a mobile safety room from 3 to 6 walls.
The material · Aluminum foam panels of 10 mm to 50 mm thickness, depending on the application, in the form of individual walls on a stand system with castors.
Advantages
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Can be used as an immediate protection measure for the protection of irreproachable items
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In the case of an explosion, the aluminum foam absorbs the explosive force substantially
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A possible explosive effect on the surrounding environment can be effectively reduced
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Elements are built up within a few seconds
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Walls may e.g. can be provided with advertising as a room divider, “camouflaged” as a decorative element, and thus, if necessary, refinanced
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Fast availability on the spot