Timber Look Aluminum Sheet Product

Timber look aluminum sheet is a new type of building decoration material that combines the beauty of timer/wood texture and the practicality of metal materials. It transfers the texture and color of timber to aluminum alloy sheets through advanced transfer technology, which not only retains the natural texture of wood, but also has the excellent performance of metal materials.

• Material and process characteristics

– Substrate selection

High-grade aluminum alloy (such as A3003 aluminum-manganese alloy, 5052 aluminum-magnesium alloy) is used as the substrate, with a thickness of usually 2-3mm, which is both light (about 8kg/㎡) and high strength (tensile strength 100-280N/mm²), and can achieve complex shapes through CNC bending, welding and other processes. Special processes such as 4D corrosion wood look aluminum sheet form a three-dimensional texture on the surface of the substrate through chemical etching, with a texture depth of 70μm, and will not fade or rust for 20 years.

– Surface treatment technology

Thermal transfer process: The wood grain pattern on the PET film or thermal transfer paper is transferred to the surface of the aluminum plate through high temperature and high pressure. It is suitable for flat or regular curved surfaces, with moderate cost and high texture clarity.

Fluorocarbon spraying: Using KYNAR-500 fluorocarbon resin coating, after three-coating process treatment, the weather resistance is more than 25 years, resistant to acid rain, salt spray and ultraviolet rays, excellent self-cleaning, suitable for outdoor curtain walls.

Digital printing: Using high-precision nozzles to achieve 1200dpi-level wood grain printing, rich colors and no need for plate making, suitable for small batch customization, the price is relatively high.

• Core advantages

– Combination of natural aesthetics and durability

It can simulate the texture of various woods such as walnut and oak, with a delicate surface touch and a decorative effect comparable to solid wood. At the same time, the metal substrate gives it fireproof (A-grade non-combustible), moisture-proof, corrosion-resistant and other characteristics, solving the problem of easy deformation and flammability of traditional wood. For example, the texture of 4D corroded wood grain aluminum sheet is directly etched on the substrate, and it still maintains a three-dimensional sense after long-term use.

– Environmental protection and sustainability

Aluminum sheets are 100% recyclable, meet RoHS environmental standards, and no formaldehyde is released during the production process. Nano-coating technology further improves weather resistance, reduces maintenance requirements, and is in line with the trend of green buildings.

– High plasticity and easy installation

It can be processed into complex shapes such as curved surfaces, hollows, and special shapes to meet diverse design needs. Modular production supports rapid on-site installation, and the construction period is shortened by more than 30% compared to traditional wood by hook-type or back-hanging fixing.

• Application areas

– Building facades and curtain walls

Use imitation timber look aluminum sheets to create window frames, combining natural texture and modern aesthetics; all-aluminum plate dry-hanging facades, although the cost is high, it demonstrates high-end quality. 5 series aluminum-magnesium alloy products are particularly suitable for outdoor canopies, overpasses and other open-air scenes.

– Indoor decoration and furniture

Used for suspended ceilings, partitions, cabinets, etc., such as curved ceilings in commercial clubs and special-shaped walls in museums. Wood-grain aluminum sheets can be compounded with insulation and sound-absorbing materials to enhance functionality.

– Transportation and Industry

In high-speed rail carriage interiors, automobile decorative strips and ship decoration, imitation wood look aluminum sheets meet stringent requirements with their lightweight (weight is only 1/10 of steel plates) and weather resistance.

With its advantages of environmental protection, durability, beauty and convenient construction, timber look aluminum sheets have become one of the preferred materials for modern architectural decoration. It not only solves the problems of wood resource shortage and fire prevention, but also meets the dual needs of architectural aesthetics and functionality through flexible design capabilities, and is an ideal substitute for traditional materials.