Name: Aluminum Foam Core Panel
Brand: RaxPanel

Aluminum Foam Core Panel

Aluminum foam core panels combine two aluminum alloy skins with a lightweight foam core through lamination. Core materials include polyurethane (PU), extruded polystyrene (XPS), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or polyvinyl chloride (PVC) foams, providing thermal insulation and weight reduction.

Panels are available in thicknesses from 20mm to 100mm, standard widths of 1000mm, 1220mm, or 1500mm, and lengths up to 5800mm. Aluminum skins range from 0.7mm to 1.0mm thickness, manufactured from 1100, 3003, or 5005 alloys. Surface treatments include polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), fluoroethylene vinyl ether (FEVE), or polyethylene (PE) coatings in various colors and finishes including metallic, wood grain, and stone grain patterns.

The foam core’s low thermal conductivity and typical density of 40 kg/m³ create excellent thermal insulation while maintaining a high strength-to-weight ratio. Aluminum skins provide moisture and corrosion resistance, ensuring dimensional stability and smooth surface finishes.

Applications include building façade cladding, interior partitions, roofing systems, and cold storage facilities. Panels accommodate flat or curved configurations with standard open edges, closed edges, or custom aluminum extrusion details. Standard woodworking tools, saws, and computer numerical control (CNC) machines enable straightforward processing and site customization according to project specifications.

Your Trusted Supplier of High-Performance Aluminum Foam Core Panels

Introducing our revolutionary Aluminum Foam Core Panel, brought to you by RaxPanel, a direct manufacturer based in Hebei, China with over 20 years of experience specializing in custom composite panel solutions.

Our Aluminum Foam Core Panel offers an exceptional combination of strength, light weight, and thermal conductivity, featuring a density range of 40–100 kg/m³, thermal conductivity as low as 0.03 W/m·K, and sound absorption rates of up to 90%.

With a daily production capacity of 1500+ m² and full in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities, we ensure consistent quality, precise tolerances, and the ability to customize dimensions, finishes, and core materials—including:

PU
XPS
PET
PVC foams

—to meet exact project requirements. Committed to delivering high-quality products that serve the demanding needs of clients across 30+ countries, we combine innovative material technology with rigorous production standards.

Parameter Category	Parameter	Value / Specification
Core Dimensions	Panel Thickness	20mm, 30mm, 50mm, 75mm, 100mm
	Panel Width	1000mm, 1220mm, 1500mm
	Panel Length	Up to 5800mm
Skin Layer	Skin Material	Aluminum Alloy (1100, 3003, 5005)
	Skin Thickness	0.7mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm
	Surface Coating Type	PVDF, FEVE, PE
	Color & Finish Options	Mill finish, metallic colors, solid colors, wood grain, stone grain, anodized colors
Core Material	Core Type	PU foam (Polyurethane), XPS foam (Extruded Polystyrene), PET foam, PVC foam
	Core Density	~40 kg/m³
	Thermal Conductivity Coefficient	Low (e.g., ~0.03 W/m·K)
Structural Properties	Shape Availability	Flat panel, curved panel, custom shapes per drawing
	Edge Details	Standard open edge, closed edge, customized edges with aluminum extrusions
	Fabrication	Custom cutting and shaping per drawing
Physical & Mechanical Properties	Weight (Example: 20mm panel, 0.7mm skin)	~5.3 kg/m²
	Flatness Tolerance	Excellent
	Water Absorption (PU foam)	<3%
	Compressive Strength (Foam Core)	Varies by core type (e.g., 3-17 MPa for some foams)
Applications	Primary Uses	Building façade cladding, interior partition walls, roofing systems, cold storage facilities, refrigerated truck bodies

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Aluminum Foam Core Panel Selection & Engineering Guide

Selecting the right specification for Aluminum Foam Core Panel depends on matching structural load requirements, environmental exposure, and thermal R-value insulation goals. At RaxPanel, our engineering team manufactures high-performance composite panels to deliver durable, moisture-resistant, and energy-efficient solutions for industrial and commercial projects worldwide.

💡 Pro Tip: Delamination Prevention Under Thermal Cycling
At RaxPanel, we utilize automated vacuum lamination with high-performance two-component polyurethane adhesives to ensure a bond strength that absorbs differential thermal expansion without micro-delamination.

1. How to Choose the Right Skin Alloy and Thickness

Outer skin selection governs mechanical impact resistance, corrosion barriers, and structural stiffness across different operating environments.

2. How Well Does the Core Insulate and Withstand Heavy Loads?

The core material handles shear stress and maintains thermal R-value insulation across operating temperature ranges:

Performance Metric	RaxPanel Engineering Standard	Application Advantage
Outer Skin Spec	Pre-Painted Aluminum / GRP Sheet (0.3mm – 2.0mm)	High tensile strength and corrosion resistance
Thermal Conductivity	~ 0.020 – 0.038 W/m·K	Consistent R-value insulation & energy savings
Bonding Adhesive	Two-Component Polyurethane / Epoxy Adhesive	Delamination-free performance under freeze-thaw cycles

3. Which Surface Finish Will Protect Your Panels for 20+ Years?

Factory roller coating specifies long-term color stability, UV protection, and resistance against industrial pollutants or marine salt spray.

4. How Fire-Safe and Soundproof Are These Panels?

🛡️ Compliance & Acoustic Isolation:

Fire Safety: Formulations comply with EN 13501-1 Class B-s1,d0 and GB8624 Class B1 building fire safety standards.
Sound Damping: Composite core attenuates noise transmission by 24 dB to 30 dB relative to solid metal sheets.

5. Where Are Aluminum Foam Core Panels Most Commonly Installed?

🏢 Commercial & Industrial Buildings

Exterior wall cladding, cleanroom partitions, and insulated roof envelopes.

🚚 Cold Storage & Transport Fleets

Refrigerated truck bodies, cold storage rooms, and RV composite walls.

6. How to Cut, Groove, and Seal Edges During Installation

Panels process easily on-site using standard CNC machinery, routers, or specialized edge profiles for airtight moisture sealing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

1. What are the standard panel thicknesses, maximum lengths, and width options available for Aluminum Foam Core Panels?

Standard panel thicknesses range from 10mm up to 150mm. Standard widths include 1000mm, 1220mm, and 1500mm, with maximum single-sheet lengths up to 5800mm (5.8m) to fit ocean freight container shipping dimensions.

2. What are the primary engineering benefits of using Aluminum Foam Core Panels?

Aluminum Foam Core Panels deliver an exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio, rot-proof moisture resistance, reliable thermal insulation, and dynamic fatigue endurance for high-stress applications.

3. How do these composite panels perform under high humidity and outdoor weathering?

The closed-cell core prevents water logging and condensation absorption, while pre-painted skins provide a 20+ year weatherability barrier against UV degradation.

4. What fire safety ratings and quality certifications do these composite panels meet?

Flame-retardant formulations meet EN 13501-1 Class B-s1,d0 and GB8624 Class B1 fire performance standards. Manufacturing quality is governed under ISO9001 management systems, with raw material performance verified under SGS and CE testing.

5. What surface coating options are available for exterior UV protection?

70% PVDF Fluorocarbon Coating PVDF coating provides a 20+ year exterior weatherability warranty against UV fading and acid rain. FEVE offers high gloss retention, while PE coating is cost-effective for indoor partitions.

6. Can these composite panels be CNC grooved, bent, or edge-sealed on-site?

Yes. Pre-painted skins can be V-grooved at 90° or 135° on the reverse side using standard CNC routers or hand tools, allowing manual edge folding into architectural cassettes without surface paint cracking.

7. How are large panel shipments packaged to prevent freight damage during ocean transit?

Panels are packed with protective PE film on both skins, separated by inter-sheet foam layers, and secured on heavy-duty export wooden pallets or CKD steel crates to prevent shipping damage during 20ft and 40ft container freight.