Aluminum Composite Panel (ACM) larson® is a top-quality architectural wall cladding panel that has been fully tested and certified to provide the strength and flexibility required for the most demanding design criteria.
Applications
The larson® aluminum composite panel comes highly recommended for use in new-construction ventilated façade sectors, as well as for renovation projects. It allows for ventilated, semi-ventilated, or air-tight façades, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of applications.
larson® FR
The larson® FR aluminum composite panel is a high-tech product specifically designed for architectural facade cladding. It is composed of two aluminum sheets, 5005 alloys, bonded by a mineral fire retardant (FR) core. Alucoil® has developed a core that is effective in delaying panel combustion, allowing this material to achieve B-S1, d0 classification according to EN 13501-1 standard.
Features
-The panel thickness options include 3mm, 4mm, and 6mm.
-Panel weight ranges from 6.14 kg/m², 7.78 kg/m², to 11.06 kg/m².
-The aluminum thickness used is 0.5mm.
-Standard widths available are 1000mm, 1250mm, and 1500mm.
-The minimum length is 2000mm, and the maximum length is 8000mm.
-The moment of inertia values are 1583 mm⁴/m, 3070 mm⁴/m, and 8630 mm⁴/m.
-The rigidity "EI" measures 1108 kNcm²/m, 2150 kNcm²/m, and 6041 kNcm²/m.
-The panel core material is mineral fire-resistant.
larson® A2
The larson® A2 is the new aluminum composite panel developed by Alucoil®'s R&D department for architectural façade execution. This panel has been designed to be used in countries whose regulations prevent the use of other kinds of composite panels that do not have A2-s1,d0 classification available.
Features
-The panel thickness is 4mm.
-The panel weight is 8.25 kg/m².
-The aluminum thickness used is 0.5mm.
-Standard widths available are 1250mm and 1500mm.
-The minimum length is 2000mm, and the maximum length is 8000mm.
-The moment of inertia is 3070 mm⁴/m.
-The rigidity "EI" measures 2150 kNcm²/m.
-The panel core material is Mineral A2, indicating it is mineral-based and fire-resistant.
Colors
Solid colors
The options for solid colors include various shades of white, grey, brown, black, red, orange, and green. some examples are signal white, traffic white, pure white, anthracite grey, jet black, traffic red, pure orange, green, and so on.
Metallic colors
There are various metallic color shades available such as pearl beige, white metallic, sunrise silver, brilliant metallic, smoke metallic, silver metallic, grey metallic, lead grey, dark grey metallic, Manganese, sunshine grey metallic, gold metallic, copper 1968, copper metallic, and others.
Coating
PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) coating is based on PVDF resins (such as Kynar and Hylar) known for their exceptional performance, with a nominal paint thickness of approximately 31 µ for PVDF 2L Coastal. It offers gloss levels ranging from 20 to 40 g.u., excellent color stability, minimal chalking, and strong chemical resistance. Additionally, it provides outstanding protection against weathering, UV radiation, and atmospheric contaminants, along with remarkable flexibility for profiling, bending, and roll forming. This coating is recommended for demanding environments like industrial and coastal areas, as well as airports.
DG5 (High Durable Polyester) coating, based on HDP resins, comes with varying nominal paint thicknesses depending on the application: approximately 35 µ for DG5 2L Coastal and 55 µ for DG5 3L Coastal, with gloss levels ranging from 10 to 90 g.u. It offers exceptional protection against weathering, UV radiation, and atmospheric contaminants, along with excellent hardness and flexibility for profiling, bending, and roll forming.
The coating paint options available for larson® & larcore® include liquid PVdF with options for 2 or 3 layers, featuring COASTALPRIMER31µ or 37µ coatings. Additionally, FEVE LUMIFLON™ 2 LAYERS uses a fluoropolymer resin-based coating with a nominal thickness of 30µ, depending on the color. The range of colors includes RAL & NCS charts with matt, satin, and high gloss finishes, offering matched colors and availability for orders starting from 75 sqm. Delivery times are very short, typically 2-3 weeks, and one face is coated with a protective film of 100µ thickness. Other notable characteristics include excellent weatherability, chemical resistance, and high abrasion resistance.
Perforated applications
Perforation and warranting of metal composite panels is now possible with LARSON® FR, offering endless design possibilities with a wide variety of perforation combinations. ALUCOIL® provides the option to use different shapes and sizes of perforations, including round, square, triangular, and star patterns through CNC or Press processes. The versatility of perforated composite panels is not only limited to wall cladding but can also be applied to internal applications to give a modern touch to your designs. However, it's important to note that ALUCOIL® requires prior analysis of project specifics for warranty, and it only applies to panels manufactured in Miranda de Ebro, Spain.
A world leader in technology, innovation, and professionalism
Alucoil® is a multinational company headquartered in Miranda de Ebro, Burgos, Spain. It specializes in manufacturing technologically advanced materials for the building, transport, and industry sectors. Since 1996, Alucoil® has been manufacturing and transforming innovative solutions in aluminum under their prestigious brands, becoming a world leader in technology, innovation, and professionalism. Apart from Spain, Alucoil® has factories in the United States (Alucoil® North America) and Morocco (Alucoil® Maroc). With factories on 3 continents, its products are on sale in more than 85 countries on the 5 continents in such diverse sectors as power supply, packaging, building, transport, industry, and renewable energy. It exports innovative products worldwide and provides services to its customers. Alucoil® manufactures products with high standards of quality and reliability.
Reference projects
Torre Vitrvm, a high-rise in Bogota designed by Richard Meier & Partners, showcases the successful incorporation of Larson® aluminum composite wall cladding panels. The project prioritizes aesthetics that blend with nature, featuring a unique folded form. Larson® panels addressed the challenge of finding a material that offered design flexibility to match the building's unconventional shape, while also ensuring durability for Bogota's climate. These lightweight panels contributed to a reduced structural load and complemented the extensive use of glass for a cohesive exterior. ALUCOIL's Larson® panels, along with large areas of high-performance glass with a solar control coating, achieved the project's goals of creating a visually striking and comfortable living space while prioritizing both thermal efficiency and maximum transparency.
A residential project in Valencia, Spain, situated at the interface between urban development and nature, presents an innovative facade achieved through the use of Alucoil's LACORE and LARSON® aluminum composite panels. Alucoil's white aluminum composite panels curve around a residential project in Valencia, Spain, creating a continuous facade that blends seamlessly with cascading terraces. This lightweight cladding solution complements the building's form and forms a connection with the nearby orchard and natural park.
The new IDOM Group offices are located in the old bonded warehouse in the Deusto canal, in Bilbao. It has 14,400 square meters of offices, research and development areas such as the white room and the prototypes workshop, and social spaces. This project highlights the use of aluminum for a sustainable and visually appealing office building. Aluminum composite panels and high-performance glass create a lightweight, thermally insulated envelope with ample natural light. Sustainable features include rainwater harvesting, solar panels, and a water-based HVAC system, while exposed concrete beams add thermal mass. An open floor plan with minimal barriers and sliding glass partitions fosters collaboration, and a green rooftop reduces the heat island effect and improves air quality.
