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For over 50 years, 3A Composites has developed advanced technologies and combined lightweight materials into a unique and broad range of composite materials.

Industries served

Today, we are the global leader in most of the markets we serve. We offer a variety of category leading brands for the display and graphic arts, construction, wind energy, marine and other transportation markets such as public transport in rail and road, and passenger cars as well as other industrial sectors. Our customers range from boat builders and wind turbine manufacturers to large building contractors and specialized distributors in visual communication

Products

3A Composites offers many products including aluminum composite panels, plastic foam sheets (PVC) and lightweight foam boards (PUR, PS) for signage, POS/POP, exhibition stands, shop fitting, direct digital printing and more. Just some of the brands 3A Composites offers are Omni-Flute™ fluted polypropylene, Fome-Cor® Board paper-faced foam board, Sintra® PVC board, Gatorfoam® heavy-duty foam board, and Dibond® (ACM) aluminum composite material.

Our Products
Care and Conserve

Recent sustainability or “green” initiatives bring focus to a company’s entire supply chain from raw materials to disposal.
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Post Paint Compatibility of Dibond®

On many projects that involve Dibond® material, a small quantity of "custom color" panels is often required. It is often not practical to obtain the "custom color" from the factory and post painting is necessary.

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Dibond® Butler Finish Screen Print Inks

Screen-printing is a common method of decorating the brushed aluminum surface of Butler Finish Dibond® material.
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Dibond® Deflection Data

Deflections of Dibond® material under load are demonstrated by the amount of spacing between supports across the short dimension of the panel in comparison to the panel deflection.

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Screen-Print Ink Compatibility of Dibond®

Screen-print Dibond® signage and displays with recommended inks. Consult with the ink manufacturer if there are any questions regarding the use of a particular ink.
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Fire Characteristics of Sintra Material

Sometimes it is necessary to know the fire characteristics of materials that are used in the production of certain signage, graphics, exhibits or displays. These characteristics become important when the materials are used in applications where there may be stringent rules on how the materials behave when exposed to sources of combustion.
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Adhesives Used with Dibond® Material

One of the display features in great demand is the ability to attach Dibond® material to a substrate without having exposed fasteners. The vast majority of this type connection is done using adhesives.
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Fire Characteristics of Dibond Material

It is necessary to know the fire characteristics of materials when they are used in applications where there may be stringent rules on how the materials behave when exposed to sources of combustion.
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Dibond® for Workzone Safety Signage

New criteria went into effect in October 2000 and requires work zone safety signage to be tested in a full scale vehicle crash.
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Cutting Dibond® Material

Dibond® can be cut using methods common to both the metal and woodworking industries. No cutting lubricants, oils or coolants are required.
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