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has anyone heard of alu panel gt in the uk?

Posted by Dan Osterbery on 26 February 2009 at 11:10

Hi guys,
Has anyone heard of alu panel gt in uk? From what I can gather it is virtually the same product as dibond? (but 1/3rd cheaper). I have samples on the way, but just wondered if it is about in the uk, and if anybody has used it??
Sheet size the same 3050 x 1500 and all the colours and effects are the same(i.e. brushed etc).

cheers
Dan

James Martin replied 16 years, 10 months ago 5 Members · 11 Replies
11 Replies

Tim Painter

Member
26 February 2009 at 11:15

Google says it comes from China. I would assume it’s a lower quality product thus the price.
Dan Osterbery

Member
26 February 2009 at 11:17

hadnt thought of google, ill have a look now!

cheers

Dan
David Rowland

Member
26 February 2009 at 12:24

no idea about the alu panel GT but alu panel is made by multipanel which is manufactured in Exeter near me and the product is priced good. however they don’t do deliveries! you have to go via perpex distrubution i think? i am not sure
Ian Hatfield

Member
26 February 2009 at 17:43

we use alupanel as it is a more cost effective solution than diabond. It comes in various grades, but gt is not one we have used. Its a good product
Dan Osterbery

Member
26 February 2009 at 17:46

thanks guys, I am going to try it!! Ive got to make a cut letter sign 22m long!! I ‘ll let you know how it comes out!!

cheers

Dan
James Martin

Member
27 February 2009 at 12:53

Did you find a supplier yet Dan?
James Martin

Member
27 February 2009 at 12:57

Aluminium Plastic Composite Ceiling Panels (GT and FL Series)

1)Materials:

A)Front: Aluminum Plate coated with PVDF or Polyester

B)Back: Aluminum Plate coated with Polyester

C)Core: Fireproof plastic

2)Colors: 30 colors optional, new colors available up on requests

3)Super surface adhesion

4)Even coating, various colors

5)Impact resistant, light weight and easy to process

6)Outstanding fireproof properties

7)Easy to maintain

8)Application: Ceiling decoration

Specfications:

1)Aluminum thickness: 0.08mm

2)Panel thickness: 1mm

3)Standard size(W*L*T):

A)300*300*1mm

B)600*600*1mm

Packing:

Carton

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‘Panel thickness 1mm’ – thats a bit light Dan.

Just for celings if i’m reading right.
Dan Osterbery

Member
27 February 2009 at 13:00

the people that supply it in spain are grupoirpen they do have an english office on their website. I am using the 3mm dibond equivalent.

have used 3mm dibond before for lettering and its great

regards

dan
James Martin

Member
27 February 2009 at 13:06

Any chance of the web site mate?

My Spanish isn’t serving me to well.
Dan Osterbery

Member
27 February 2009 at 13:10

webiste is http://www.grupoirpen.com and switches to english

here are uk contacts

mod-edit

Teléfono (44) 121 556 55 34

regards

Dan
James Martin

Member
27 February 2009 at 22:47

Muchas gracias Dan