Examples of Installation Method
As for the installation of Aluminum Composite Material (ACM), many advanced methods have been
proposed and improved on for years. We will introduce some of the most common methods suitable
for ALPOLIC products below.
Examples of installation method:
Category Application Name of installation method No.
Exterior External wall cladding (1) External wall cladding-wet sealant joint 1
External wall cladding (2) External wall cladding-hanging method 2
External wall cladding (3) External wall cladding-dry gasket joint 3
External wall cladding (4) External wall cladding-narrow open joint 4
Roof covering Roof covering 5
Spandrel Spandrel back panel of glass curtain wall 6
Sunshade or cornice Sunshade or cornice 7
Interior Internal wall cladding Internal wall cladding-hanging method 8
Interior column cover Interior column cover with Z-flange system 9
Interior partition Interior partition panel in factory 10
Ceiling Ceiling panel with non-penetrating rivet 11
Others Roof panel Roof of pedestrian passage 12
Parapet Parapet and soffit for renovation 13
Signboard Corporate shop front signboard 14
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1. External wall cladding - wet sealant joint
This installation system, with tray type (rout and return) panels and sealing joints, is one of the most
common methods and it is available for a wide range of new buildings and renovation projects. After
fixing ALPOLIC panels on the substructure, we apply a suitable sealing material to the joints in order
to ensure water-tightness.
Horizontal
section
Vertical section
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design, fabrication, installation, and
interface with other products of the
ALPOLIC materials is the sole
responsibility of the purchaser. The
information contained on this Technical
Manual is for conceptual use only.
Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co., Ltd.
shall have no responsibility or liability
for the products usage or infringement of
any patent or other proprietary right.
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2. External wall cladding - hanging method
The hanging system is also one of the most common fixing methods. It simplifies the installation work
at the construction site and hence we can shorten the installation period. It is easy to loosen the
movement due to thermal expansion/contraction with this method, because panels are not tightly
fastened to the sub-frame but are simply suspended.
Horizontal
section
Vertical section
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design, fabrication, installation, and
interface with other products of the
ALPOLIC materials is the sole
responsibility of the purchaser. The
information contained on this Technical
Manual is for conceptual use only.
Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co., Ltd.
shall have no responsibility or liability
for the products usage or infringement of
any patent or other proprietary right.
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3. External wall cladding - dry gasket joint
In this method, we use gaskets in the joints instead of sealants. The durability of EPDM gaskets is
comparable to that of the sealant, in addition, the gasket joint reduces the amount of dirt or stain on the
ALPOLIC surface.
Horizontal
section
Vertical section
The determination of suitability for use,
design, fabrication, installation, and
interface with other products of the
ALPOLIC materials is the sole
responsibility of the purchaser. The
information contained on this Technical
Manual is for conceptual use only.
Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co., Ltd.
shall have no responsibility or liability
for the products usage or infringement of
any patent or other proprietary right.
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4. External wall cladding – narrow open joint
Generally, this kind of method is suitable for Stone and Timber-patterned ALPOLIC panels in which
narrow joints between the panels are aesthetically effective. According to need, we apply a sealing
material or EPDM gasket to the joints.
Horizontal
section
Vertical section
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design, fabrication, installation, and
interface with other products of the
ALPOLIC materials is the sole
responsibility of the purchaser. The
information contained on this Technical
Manual is for conceptual use only.
Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co., Ltd.
shall have no responsibility or liability
for the products usage or infringement of
any patent or other proprietary right.
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5. Roof covering
ALPOLIC has been used for roof covering in prestigious projects such as airports and stadiums. In
roof applications, we install a water gutter or waterproof sheets behind the ALPOLIC panels so that
leaked water can drain outside.
Typical section
Gutter system
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sole responsibility of the purchaser. The information contained on this Technical Manual is for conceptual use only. Mitsubishi Chemical
Infratec Co., Ltd. shall have no responsibility or liability for the products usage or infringement of any patent or other proprietary right.
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6. Spandrel back panel of glass curtain wall
Glass curtain walls sometimes need an opaque spandrel panel (back panel) behind glass for aesthetic
and energy-saving purpose. The spandrel back panels behind the glass must be very durable especially
to UV exposure, because it is hard to replace them after the building is completed. ALPOLIC is the
perfect material for such applications.
Horizontal section
Vertical
section
The determination of suitability for use,
design, fabrication, installation, and
interface with other products of the
ALPOLIC materials is the sole
responsibility of the purchaser. The
information contained on this Technical
Manual is for conceptual use only.
Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co., Ltd.
shall have no responsibility or liability for
the products usage or infringement of any
patent or other proprietary right.
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7. Sunshade or cornice
ALPOLIC is sometimes used for the sunshade or the cornice of a building wall. In this type of
application, normally steel or aluminum frames are used as reinforcement behind ALPOLIC.
Typical section
1000-2800
Border frame of curtainwall End cap
aluminum extrusion
ALPOLIC/fr 4mm
15
80
20
H-Beam Water Gutter
Support Framing Welding
Steel bent
120
25 20
Sealing material
ALPOLIC/fr 4mm 50 50
20 100
A
A-A section Rivet
End cap Silicone sealant
aluminum sheet
20
ALPOLIC/fr 4mm Aluminum extrusion
20
15
Aluminum extrusion
Steel bent
for level adjusting
Welding
Support framing
Aluminum extrusion
20
5
25
20
ALPOLIC/fr 4mm 20 Sealing material
Aluminum extrusion
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Infratec Co., Ltd. shall have no responsibility or liability for the products usage or infringement of any patent or other proprietary right.
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8. Internal wall cladding-hanging method
ALPOLIC is installed on interior gypsum board with hanging method. Conceal the vertical joint with a
joint cover of the same material. In renovation projects, “Stud Detector” will help you to find out the
position of studding concealed behind gypsum board. Stud Detector is a small tool working with an
electromagnetic sensor. Not only solid and metallic colors but also Stone and Timber-patterned panels
are suitable for this method.
Horizontal section
5 50-60
3
4
1 2 10
1
Vertical section 3
5
4
1. ALPOLIC/fr LT 3mm 6
2. Joint cover, ALPOLIC/fr LT strip adhered on
aluminum L-9×20 with VHB tape
3. Holder, aluminum C-30×30
4. Hanging bolt, M5, covered with rubber tube
5. Gypsum board
6. Stud
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design, fabrication, installation, and
interface with other products of the
ALPOLIC materials is the sole
responsibility of the purchaser. The
information contained on this Technical
Manual is for conceptual use only.
Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co., Ltd.
shall have no responsibility or liability for
the products usage or infringement of any
patent or other proprietary right.
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9. Interior column cover with Z- flange system
This is an example of rectangular column cover. Two Z-shaped flanges are overlapped and fixed to the
sub-frame. Conceal the joint with joint cover slip of the same panel. Use countersunk rivet for
assembling the panel.
Horizontal section 1
2
4
15
7
5
8
30
30
1. ALPOLIC/fr LT 3mm
2. Z-shaped flange (Large)
3. Z-shaped flange (Small)
4. Aluminum rivet, countersunk, 3mm diameter
5. Joint cover adhered to aluminum C-10×10 with VHB tape
6. Corner support plate, aluminum sheet
7. Tapping screw, M4
8. Sub-frame, aluminum L-30×30mm
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10. Interior partition in factory
In this example, electrically-conductive fluorocarbon-coated ALPOLIC is used for interior partition
panels in a factory.
1 3 4 A-A section
Elevation
A 1
25
3
B B
40
B-B section
1 2 3
40
25 25
1. Aluminum partition framework system
2. Rubber gasket
3:.ALPOLIC/fr LT 3mm, Electrically-conductive fluorocarbon coating 25
4. Sheet glass
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sole responsibility of the purchaser. The information contained on this Technical Manual is for conceptual use only. Mitsubishi Chemical
Infratec Co., Ltd. shall have no responsibility or liability for the products usage or infringement of any patent or other proprietary right.
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11. Ceiling panel with non-penetrating rivet
When we use ALPOLIC for indoor ceilings or soffits, non-penetrating rivets simplify the panel details.
Non-penetrating rivets are usable only on low-gloss finishes (30% or less). If we use these rivets on
medium to high gloss products, the trail of the concealed rivet is visible from front. In this method, we
install fabricated ALPOLIC panels on a lightweight suspension bar ceiling system.
1
1: Suspension bolt, 2: Hanger, 3: Double clip
2 4: Double bar, 6: Steel channel 40×20×1.6mm
5: Non-penetrating rivet and aluminum profile
7: Stiffener, aluminum square pipe
8: ALPOLIC/fr 4mm
3 6
4
5 40
25
30
PW, PH
8 7 20 20
PW+20, PH+20
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sole responsibility of the purchaser. The information contained on this Technical Manual is for conceptual use only. Mitsubishi Chemical
Infratec Co., Ltd. shall have no responsibility or liability for the products usage or infringement of any patent or other proprietary right.
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12. Roof of pedestrian passage
ALPOLIC/fr has been used as roof panels of public pathways and bus stations. Refer to application
photographs. ALPOLIC panels are just clamped between sub-frames and aluminum extrusions. In
most projects, the curving panels can be naturally curved without a mechanical bending.
Plan B-B section
C-C section
A-A section
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sole responsibility of the purchaser. The information contained on this Technical Manual is for conceptual use only. Mitsubishi Chemical
Infratec Co., Ltd. shall have no responsibility or liability for the products usage or infringement of any patent or other proprietary right.
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13. Parapet and soffit, renovation
ALPOLIC has been widely used for parapets and soffits in building renovation. ALPOLIC is used for
the water drip, parapet and soffit in the following detail.
5 3
Approx.
1000mm
1: ALPOLIC/fr 4mm, water drip
2: Aluminum sub-structure
3: ALPOLIC/fr 4mm, parapet
4: Existing external wall
5: Level-adjustment and anchor
6: Suspension bolt
8 7: Aluminum support plate
8: Aluminum L-shaped support plate
9: ALPOLIC/fr 4mm, water drip
10: ALPOLIC/fr 4mm, eaves soffit
9
10
25 25 25
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sole responsibility of the purchaser. The information contained on this Technical Manual is for conceptual use only. Mitsubishi Chemical
Infratec Co., Ltd. shall have no responsibility or liability for the products usage or infringement of any patent or other proprietary right.
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14. Corporate shop front signboard
This corporate signboard is a shop front sign of a countrywide newspaper company in Japan. The
signboard has signs by 3M’s Scotchcal film. The aluminum flanges are coated with the same color as
ALPOLIC.
Elevation
Approx. 4200 mm
B
Approx.
1200 mm
A A
B-B section
20
50 8
B
5
1. ALPOLIC 4mm having signs (logotype, letterings) 3
by Scotchcal film
2
2. Aluminum flange coated with the same color of 6
ALPOLIC
3. Water drip
4. Drain hole 1
7
5. Steel sub-structure, L-30×30, coated
6. Anchor
7. Stiffener, aluminum square pipe, 30×30×2
8. Corner support plate, aluminum L-40×40
9. Aluminum channel (top & bottom only)
10. VHB tape
A-A section
4
7
9
10
2 1
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sole responsibility of the purchaser. The information contained on this Technical Manual is for conceptual use only. Mitsubishi Chemical
Infratec Co., Ltd. shall have no responsibility or liability for the products usage or infringement of any patent or other proprietary right.
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are not product specifications. Due to product changes, improvements and other factors, Mitsubishi
Chemical Infratec Co., Ltd. reserves the right to change or withdraw information contained herein
without prior notice.
The determination of suitability for use, design, fabrication, installation, and interface with other
products of the ALPOLIC materials is the sole responsibility of the purchaser. The information
contained on this Technical Manual is for conceptual use only. Mitsubishi Chemical Infratec Co.,
Ltd. shall have no responsibility or liability for the products usage or infringement of any patent or
other proprietary right.
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