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Full-colour printed PVC-free vinyl with an equally planet-friendly overlaminate applied to your ACM panel. It still packs a great high-quality print but is suitable for short-term displays and signage. We will direct-print your artwork onto the ACM, with finishing options for customisation.
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- June S
We are so delighted with the colours and definition on our A0 size photo received today - outstanding reproduction guys!...
- Judy
Perfect print output, was exactly the same as the artwork I uploaded.
- Ben
It came out really well - so thank you!
- Andrew.Ê
Well-made. Good quality material.
- Angela
Introducing to the eco-conscious client, our aluminium composite material is the highest quality Dibond-like signage solution.
ACM is made up of two 0.3mm aluminium skins sandwiched either side of a low-density polyethylene interior (LDPE has plastic code 4 and is accepted in most domestic recycling bins).
With weather-resistant and waterproof properties, ACM is one of the best substrates for outdoor signage. Its incredibly rigid nature means that it can be fixed to walls or posts via screwing, riveting, or drilling. This value-for-money and great-for-the-environment ACM option is directly printed with your artwork but does not include a protective laminate. This makes it perfect for short-term displays and easy to recycle.
Dibond composite aluminium boards are well suited to internal displays and external signage environments, especially due to their limited rate of expansion and contraction, even when exposed to the most extreme range of temperatures. These versatile boards are a popular choice for shop fascias, POS displays, exhibitions, property developments, and construction sites for Hoarding Boards. Its smooth surface creates a perfect substrate for ultra-high quality direct-to-panel UV printing, as well as for applying full-colour self-adhesive prints. ACM is waterproof and weather-resistant, and these properties are amplified when your print is teamed with a high-performance overlaminate to protect it.
You can expect our Dibond-like ACM boards to maintain their quality and vibrancy thanks to the specialist UV-resistant inks that we use, please note this ACM product does not include an overlaminate or guarantee and is meant for short-term usage. We are able to produce a range of ACM products to meet all client's budgets and timeframes for display, with no compromise on quality or digital print techniques.
For long-lasting external displays and signage, please check out our Aluminium Composite Board Printing with a 7-year guarantee or Aluminium Composite Board Printing with 5-year guarantee.
They are fully customisable, so the graphics of your choice can be applied to the front and reverse of each board, leaving you with a high-impact promotional tool that’s suitable for virtually any indoor or external setting.
If you already have a design in mind for your board, you are free to send us your own artwork when you order this product and we will replicate it for you. However, if you are looking for extra help with your ACM board sign graphics, bear in mind that you have full access to our in-house Design Team who are skilled and well equipped to assist you. All you need to do is contact us and we will provide you with more information on our design services.
Sizing and Postage: Due to additional courier charges, your board may need to be cut into multiple panel pieces to allow for the most efficient postage. This will be discussed with you in advance of production, and any cut lines will be on our digital proof of your artwork. Please contact our sales team for more information.
Product Lead Time – Please be advised the lead time detailed above is the current working standard for this product. Your despatch and delivery dates will be detailed in your order confirmation sent via email from our Sales Team once your order has been received. For any product requiring artwork completion, the lead time starts from the next business day after you have approved and signed off your digital artwork proof. If we cannot fulfil your order within the detailed lead time, you will be contacted immediately about your order.
Drill Holes: If you have any specific requirements for drilled holes in your ACM (e.g. hole diameter, distance from edges, positions), please let us know in the Notes section either in the product drop-down or at checkout. If not specified, we will supply your order with a drilled hole of 5mm in size, 20mm from the edges. please leave enough clear space so the holes do not impact on your design. Please note, when providing a measurement for the distance to the edge, we ask for a distance-to-centre of the hole. If you are providing exact hole placements as part of your artwork, all fonts must be outlined. Please make sure the holes placement marks are easily visible in your artwork.
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Size |
Dimensions |
Fixings |
Finishing |
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A4 - 210 x 297mm | 210 x 297 x 3mm | Keyholes & Drill Holes optional | Direct To ACM Full-Colour Print (No Laminate) |
A3 - 297 x 420mm | 297 x 420 x 3mm | Keyholes & Drill Holes optional | Direct To ACM Full-Colour Print (No Laminate) |
A2 - 420 x 594mm | 420 x 594 x 3mm | Keyholes & Drill Holes optional | Direct To ACM Full-Colour Print (No Laminate) |
A1 - 594 x 841mm | 594 x 841 x 3mm | Keyholes & Drill Holes optional | Direct To ACM Full-Colour Print (No Laminate) |
A0 - 841 x 1189mm | 841 x 1189 x 3mm | Keyholes & Drill Holes optional | Direct To ACM Full-Colour Print (No Laminate) |
Custom Sizing | / | Keyholes & Drill Holes optional | Direct To ACM Full-Colour Print (No Laminate) |
Sizing and Postage: Due to additional courier charges, your board may need to be cut into multiple panel pieces to allow for the most efficient postage. This will be discussed with you in advance of production, and any cut lines will be on our digital proof of your artwork. Please contact our sales team for more information.
Whether you’re a novice or a professional when it comes to artwork, we’re able to give you guidance or provide artwork templates for you to make sure your product is print perfect.
For further information, please read our Artwork Preparation guide, or contact us here with your artwork questions. Alternatively, give us a call on 01297 630130.
Why not use our in-house Graphic Design Team to help you make the most out of your PVC-Free Aluminium Composite Board (ACM) Printing?
Our designers will work with you to create a professional design to your exact specifications. You can be as involved in the design process as you want to be, either working side by side with our designers or giving them your design brief. We will provide you with an artwork proof for you to approve and will never send your artwork to print without your final sign-off.
Unlike some other companies, we want to offer value for money, so we ensure that you are only charged for the actual time taken to create your design (minimum 15-minute intervals). Formatting a quick layout or checking over print-ready files may be free of charge. If more work is needed, we will contact you to discuss this.
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How To Recycle Your ACM Panel & Printed Vinyl
We have partnered with some of the best raw material suppliers and have done extensive research to make sure once this product has reached the end of its use or life, all parts are easily recyclable in domestic and business waste management systems.
We wanted to source print media and substrates that not only are recyclable but can repeatedly enter the stream of repurposing and recycling and also does not consume more energy than it is worth to do so.
ACM Panel
As described briefly above, ACM, or Aluminium Composite Material, is made by using two thin sheets of aluminium, bonded to a low-density polyethylene core (LDPE). All parts of the panel are recyclable! ACM can be repeatedly recycled. Additionally, the energy that the recycling process consumes is a minor fraction of the production needs. ACM can be put in a domestic mixed recycling bin, or taken to a Recycling Centre.
As we all know, Aluminium can be melted down and repurposed into many everyday items, or back into the business sector for just about anything.
But what about its plastic core? The Polyethylene core (this is what water and drink bottles are made from. It’s one of the most common plastics in the world.), follows the same principle. It can be recycled into various products such as bubble wrap, film plastic, bin liners, compost bins, floor tiles, and more. LDPE has plastic code 4 and is accepted in most domestic recycling bins.
If you have any questions about ACM, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. We are also happy to offer advice on recycling, repurposing or best care of your signage.
At Creative Solutions we pride ourselves on our print quality, for that reason we run our printers as standard on 900dpi resolution. This is a high quality setting, which will produce excellent print results without banding, whilst allowing the printers to run at a speed to ensure we get your jobs through quickly. We use this print resolution across our Eco Friendly UV, Solvent and Aqueous machines. We have four roll-to-roll printers that can print up to 3.2m wide and two flatbed printers, one with white ink and gloss varnish, and a 3 x 2m flatbed printer for direct to substrate printing at speed.
We can amend settings to suit your requirements, and run at speeds of up to 60 sqm an hour for mass production where speed is a necessity, or we can print at ultra-high quality at far higher resolutions when the situation requires. Please feel free to discuss this with our sales team by email or on the telephone.
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