In addition to Aluminum Composite Materials (ACM), Mitsubishi Chemical Functional Products Inc, Japan has also created other innovative metal composite materials such as Stainless Steel Composite Material (SCM), Copper Composite Material (CCM), Titanium Composite Material (TCM) and ACM – Stone Series, Timber Series for use in both exterior and interior of buildings. BFM has more than 50 colors and sizes in stock to meet strict construction timelines and demands of our customers. Please see our Color Chart for a full range of our offerings.
Mitsubishi Chemical Functional Products, Inc’s proprietary “Unique Image Transfer Process” allows the duplication of color combinations and patterns on ALPOLIC®/fr to meet all designers’ imaginations. Additionally, ALPOLIC®/fr LT (for interior use or exterior use not in direct sunlight) uses a special color coating technique that leaves a natural ‘matte’ finish on its surface. The variety of ALPOLIC®/fr has enabled designers around the world to create new designs and think outside the box.
Using ALPOLIC®/fr Stone Series
Benefits of using ALPOLIC®/fr Stone Series over real stone are as follows:
Ease of Installation
ALPOLIC®/fr Stone Series is easier to install than real stone decreasing construction time considerably
Safety
Granite stone has many safety issues such as stone chipping off which poses safety hazards
Flexibility of design
ALPOLIC®/fr Stone Series is bendable and comes in larger sizes which frees up design. Pattern of real stone can also be duplicated on ALPOLIC®/fr using the Unique Image Transfer Process้
Price
Compared to Imported Stone, Price of ALPOLIC®/fr Stone Series is cheaper
Weight
ALPOLIC®/fr Stone Series weight substantially less than stone, minimizing load on building structure
The table below compares the difference between ALPOLIC®/fr Stone Series and Real Stone with the same pattern
Granite Stone – thickness 30mm
ALPOLIC®/fr Stone Series thickness 4 mm
Weight
Material
81 kg/m2
7.6 kg/m2
Structure
Alpha
4.8 kg/m2
Total
81 kg/m2 + Alpha
12.4 kg/m2
Size
No large sizes available
1.5x3.0 m or larger
Bendable
No
Yes
Cleaning
Hard
Easy
Installation time
Long
Shorter
ALPOLIC®/fr ALPOLIC®/fr Stone Series in use:
Far East Building, Taiwan ALPOLIC®/fr – Pink Granite Stone
Benefits of using ALPOLIC®/fr Timber are as follows:
Sustainability
– ALPOLIC®/fr is manufactured from 96% recycled aluminum
Durability
- ALPOLIC®/fr Timber Series has higher durability compared to wood or laminates. It is insect free and resilient to severe weather, sunlight and therefore is suitable for both interior and exterior use in severe weather or moisture such as in beachside constructions
Fire Safety
- ALPOLIC®/fr is non-combustible with a fire-rated core , unlike real wood or laminate products which aids fire propagation
Strength
- When comparing to wood with the same strength characteristics, the weight ALPOLIC®/fr Timber series is 2-7 times less, easing installation and lowering structure costs
ALPOLIC®/fr Timber Series in use:
BFM building – ceiling ALPOLIC®/fr LT – Walnut
BFM building – toilet partition ALPOLIC®/fr LT – Maple
