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Aluminum Composite Material (ACM) for household appliance panels is a precision-engineered sandwich-type composite structural material exclusively developed for the exterior and interior panel components of home appliances. It is manufactured by bonding two high-precision aluminum alloy face sheets to a lightweight functional core material via high-temperature, high-pressure adhesive curing, with surface coating and protective layer treatments optimized for the home appliance industry’s stringent requirements for appearance, mechanical performance, corrosion resistance, and processability.
Component |
Technical Specifications |
Application-Specific Material Options |
Face Aluminum Layers |
Alloy Grades: 3003/3005/3105 (food-safe, corrosion-resistant primary grades); 5052 (high-strength variant); 1060 (soft-forming variant)Thickness per Side: 0.20–0.50 mm (mass production standard: 0.30 mm)Surface Treatment: PE (Polyester) coating (18–25 μm) / PVDF coating (25–40 μm) / Water-based PE coating (low-VOC, food-contact grade) |
- 3003 alloy: General-purpose panels (refrigerators, air conditioners)- 5052 alloy: High-rigidity panels (washing machine casings, heavy-duty appliance shells)- PVDF coating: Long-life, UV-resistant panels (outdoor/kitchen high-humidity appliances) |
Core Material |
Primary Types: Polyethylene (PE) core / Fire-Retardant PE (FR-PE) core / Mineral-filled core (A1/A2 fire rating)Density: 1.25–1.45 g/cm³Adhesive: High-strength thermosetting adhesive (bonding strength ≥2.5 MPa) |
- PE core: Cost-effective general appliances (microwave ovens, small kitchen appliances)- FR-PE core: High-safety appliances (built-in ovens, dishwashers, GB 8624 B1 fire rating)- Mineral core: High-temperature appliances (commercial ovens, A1/A2 fire rating) |
Protective Layer |
Base Protection: PE protective film (anti-scratch, 0.05–0.08 mm) + waterproof kraft paper + export cartonEnhanced Protection: Anti-fingerprint PE film / anti-scratch nano-coating (for high-touch panels) |
- Standard protection: Mass production logistics/stamping- Enhanced protection: High-end appliance panels (refrigerator doors, washing machine exteriors) |
Performance Category |
Technical Parameter |
Standard Value (Test Standard) |
Customizable Threshold (Application Scenario) |
Physical Properties |
Panel Thickness |
3.0 mm (small appliances) / 4.0 mm (large appliances, mainstream) / 5.0–10.0 mm (heavy-duty) |
2.5 mm (ultra-light small appliances) / 12.0 mm (custom large appliance shells) |
Unit Area Weight |
≤6.0 kg/m² (3mm) / ≤7.5 kg/m² (4mm) / ≤9.0 kg/m² (5mm) (GB/T 4472-2011) |
≤5.0 kg/m² (portable appliances) / ≤8.0 kg/m² (large high-rigidity appliances) |
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Thermal Conductivity |
≤0.035 W/(m·K) (PE core) / ≤0.030 W/(m·K) (mineral core) (GB/T 10294-2008) |
≤0.025 W/(m·K) (energy-saving refrigerator panels) / ≤0.020 W/(m·K) (oven thermal insulation panels) |
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Flatness Tolerance |
≤0.5 mm/m (GB/T 1184-1996) |
≤0.3 mm/m (high-precision small appliance panels) |
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Mechanical Performance |
Tensile Strength (Aluminum Layer) |
≥120 MPa (3003 alloy) / ≥150 MPa (5052 alloy) (GB/T 228.1-2010) |
≥90 MPa (1060 soft alloy, small parts) / ≥160 MPa (high-strength custom alloy) |
Bending Performance |
Minimum Bending Radius = 2×Panel Thickness (no coating crack/peel, GB/T 232-2010) |
1.5×Panel Thickness (complex curved panels, e.g., washing machine drums) |
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Impact Resistance |
≥4 J (drop weight test, GB/T 1043.1) |
≥6 J (heavy-use appliances, dishwashers) / ≥3 J (light small appliances) |
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Environmental Durability |
Corrosion Resistance (Salt Spray) |
≥1000 h (PE coating) / ≥1500 h (PVDF coating) (GB/T 10125-2021) |
≥2000 h (kitchen high-humidity/acidic environment appliances) |
High-Temperature Resistance |
≤120°C (PE core) / ≤150°C (FR-PE core) / ≤250°C (mineral core) |
≤180°C (FR-PE custom core, microwave ovens) / ≤300°C (mineral core, commercial ovens) |
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Coating Adhesion |
≥4B (cross-cut test, GB/T 9286-1998) |
≥5B (high-adhesion coating, frequent-touch panels) |
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Safety Compliance |
Food-Contact Safety |
Complies with FDA 21 CFR §175.300 / EU REACH (EC) No. 1907/2006 / GB 4806.9-2016 |
Strict food-contact grade (GB 4806.9) for kitchen appliance panels (no harmful substance precipitation) |
Fire Rating |
B1 (FR-PE core, GB 8624-2012) / A1/A2 (mineral core, GB 8624-2012) |
A2 grade (built-in high-temperature appliances, EU EN 13501) |
Surface Pre-Treatment: Aluminum face sheets undergo degreasing → alkali washing → acid pickling → chromate conversion coating (adhesion enhancement, ≥98% coverage rate)
Coating Application: Industrial roll-coating process (uniform coating thickness tolerance ±0.01 mm)
Core Bonding: Continuous hot-press bonding (160–180°C, 2.5–3.5 MPa, 8–12 min curing)
Finishing & Protection: Cutting → edge trimming → protective film lamination → packaging
Compatible Processes: CNC laser cutting, shearing, stamping, roll forming, embossing, bending (no specialized equipment required for standard forming)
Processing Efficiency: 30–40% faster than solid aluminum sheets (scrap rate ≤3% vs. 10–15% for solid aluminum)
Forming Precision: Size tolerance ±0.10 mm (standard) / ±0.05 mm (high-precision small appliances)
Automation Compatibility: Fully compatible with automated appliance panel production lines (stamping/bending/assembly lines)
Appliance Type |
Core Technical Advantages |
Refrigerators/Air Conditioners |
- Low thermal conductivity (≤0.035 W/(m·K)) improves energy efficiency (8–12% power consumption reduction)- High corrosion resistance (≥1500 h salt spray) resists condensation/kitchen humidity |
Washing Machines |
- High rigidity (5052 alloy option) reduces panel deformation during transportation/use- Anti-fingerprint coating minimizes cleaning frequency for end-users |
Ovens/Microwaves |
- FR-PE/mineral core meets high-temperature safety requirements (≤150°C/≤250°C)- High heat resistance prevents coating deformation under thermal cycling |
Small Kitchen Appliances |
- Food-contact safety compliance (FDA/GB 4806.9) for direct food contact surfaces- Lightweight design (≤5.0 kg/m²) reduces appliance overall weight |
All ACM for household appliance panels undergoes 100% finished product inspection per the following criteria:
Structural Integrity: No delamination (peeling strength ≥3.0 N/mm, GB/T 1450.2-2005)
Surface Quality: No scratches, bubbles, color unevenness, or coating defects (defect rate ≤0.3% standard, ≤0.1% high-grade)
Dimensional Accuracy: Thickness/width/length tolerance meets custom specification requirements
Performance Validation: Random sampling for salt spray, bending, impact, and thermal conductivity testing (batch inspection report provided with each delivery)
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