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Email: sales@alusion.com
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Mississauga, Ontario
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Product Information

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sheet Product
Alusion Sheet Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Widths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Cellular Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Product Offering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1
Product Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Product Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Product Identifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Fire Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5, Charts - Appendix i
Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
Recycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5
Acoustic Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5, Data and Charts - Appendix ii-v

Delivery and Installation

Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling and Storage . . . . . . . .
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cutting Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drilling Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Curving Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Closed Cell Surface Maintenance
Open Cell Surface Maintenance
Resin Surface Maintenance . . . .

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Application Systems
Z Clip System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

Appendix
Flame Spread Index Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix i
Smoke Developed Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix i
Absorption Coefficients Of Alusion Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix ii
Sound Absorption Coefficients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix iii-v

SHEET PRODUCT
Alusion Sheet Products
Alusion is produced in continuously cast sheet
4 (1.22m) wide which is cut to 8 (2.44m) lengths.
Longer lengths can be produced if sufficient
quantities are required.

Lengths
The standard sheet length is 8' (2.44m). Alusion
can be cut to other lengths, as required.

Widths
Standard and maximum width is 4' (1.22m). We
can cut to other widths, as required.

Thickness
Standard thickness is 0.5" (12.7mm) and 1"
(25.4mm). Note: Alusion Translucent is available
in 0.5" (12.7mm) only.

Cellular Structure
Alusion is available in two cellular structures
or cell sizes, simply defined as small and large.
Small and large cell Alusion foam offer differing
visual effects and acoustic properties. Both are
available in 0.5 and 1.0 thickness (12.7mm and
25.4mm).

Product Offering
Alusion sheets come off of the continuous casting
line with a continuous skin on both sides of the
sheet. We refer to this as Natural. We remove
this skin to produce Open Cell. The skin can be
removed from one or both sides dependent upon
the use of the product and desired effect.

1/2(12.7mm) Small Cell Natural

1(25.4mm) Large Cell Open One Side

Product Versions

Natural

Open One Side

Open Two Sides

Large Cell

AL-FG-0.5-LG

AL-FG-0.5-LG-1S

AL-FG-0.5-LG-2S

Small Cell

AL-FG-0.5-SM

AL-FG-0.5-SM-1S

AL-FG-0.5-SM-2S

Large Cell

AL-FG-1.0-LG

AL-FG-1.0-LG-1S

AL-FG1.0-LG-2S

Small Cell

AL-FG-1.0-SM

AL-FG1.0-SM-1S

AL-FG-1.0-SM-2S

0.5 (12.7mm)

1.0 (25.4mm)

Translucent is 0.5 (12.7mm) Large Cell with the skin removed from both sides.
Resin coating is available for all Alusion products, although most commonly specified for Translucent
and other Open Cell options.

Resin and tabletop

Product Weight

Per Square Foot

Per Square Meter

Per Standard Sheet

Large Cell

1.1 lbs

5.4 kg

35 lbs (16 kg)

Small Cell

1.9 lbs

9.3 kg

61 lbs (27.5 kg)

Large Cell

2.1 lbs

10.3 kg

68 lbs (30.5 kg)

Small Cell

2.7 lbs

13.2 kg

87 lbs (39.5 kg)

0.5 (12.7mm)

1.0 (25.4mm)

These weights are for Alusion Natural and are nominal.

1.0 (25.44 mm) Large Cell

Natural

1.0 (25.44 mm) Large Cell

Open One Side

0.5 (14.77 mm) Small Cell

Natural

0.5 (14.77 mm) Small Cell

Open One Side

0.5 (14.77 mm) Large Cell

Open Both Sides, Translucent

Product Identifier

Large Cell Natural

Large Cell Open

Small Cell Natural

Small Cell Open

Translucent

Translucent

Fire Ratings

Recycle

Alusion is non-combustible, as set out in ASTM

E136-92 As it is composed of aluminum foam,
Alusion is suitable for use at temperatures where
other aluminum components would be used.

Alusion is 100% recyclable and is produced using

post-industrial aluminum, which is composed of
20% post-consumer aluminum.

Tested per ASTM E 84 for Flame Spread and

Smoke-developed indices.
The material is rated Class A with Flame
Spread = 0 and Smoke Developed = 5 per ASTM
E84. For more details on the testing methodology,
please refer to testing methods ASTM E 84.
See Charts.

Acoustic Properties
Alusion Small Cell Open 1 Side (0.5" (12.7mm)
and 1" (25.4mm) thickness), Alusion Large Cell
Open 1 Side (0.5" (12.7mm) and 1" (25.4mm)
thickness) have been tested for acoustic properties
per ASTM C423 and have shown interesting
results, which can be seen at these results.

These ratings apply to all Alusion products with

the exclusion of epoxy resin coated.

Strength
Alusion is lightweight, relative to size and
appearance, however, should not be used in
structural applications without consultation with
Alusions engineers.
INSULATION PROPERTIES
R-Values

RSI-Values

Large Cell

2.2

0.39

Small Cell

1.3

0.23

Large Cell

4.3

0.76

Small Cell

2.5

0.44

0.5 (12.7mm)

1.0 (25.4 mm)

These values are representative only.

DELIVERY & INSTALLATION

Packing

Curving Panels

Your shipment will be packaged in wooden

crate(s) unless other arrangements are made.

Alusion panels can be curved using the same

process as curving glass.

Handling and Storage

Closed Cell Surface Maintenance

Alusion panels should be stored in a dry area

and in the original packaging, until installed.

Alusion closed cell material can be cleaned as

required using a vacuum with a soft brush and
commercially available cleaners which would be
use for an aluminum surface.

Safety
Eye protection should be worn when cutting or
drilling sheets. Use of a facemask is recommended
in high volume cutting or drilling operations.

Cutting Sheets
For on-site cutting, a large-tooth, carbide-tipped
circular saw is recommended. Diamond-tipped
blades will provide longer life if a very large
amount of cutting is planned. A band saw can be
used for trim work and short cuts. Water or other
liquid cooling and lubricating must be avoided
as the product may become discolored.
Use of a ventilation system is recommended while
working with Alusion panels. Eye protection must
be worn at all times when cutting, drilling or
working with the material in general.

Open Cell Surface Maintenance

Alusion open cell material is less robust and
should be vacuum cleaned as required using a
soft brush.

Resin Surface Maintenance

The Alusion resin surface is an epoxy which is very
robust in nature requiring no special maintenance.
Cleaning should be accomplished using a dry soft
cloth and or a window cleaner if cleaning with a
dry cloth is not adequate. Abrasive cleaners are
to be avoided, as are any sharp tools.
Surface scratches can be repaired with industrial
plastic polish and buffing.

Alusion can be water-jet cut. Care should be

taken to dry the cut pieces to avoid any discoloration.

Drilling Panels
A drill press is recommended, however, a
hand-held drill will work. Carbide tip tools are
recommended.
The product should be secured during drilling and
a minimum clearance of 1" from the edge of the
sheet is recommended.
For through bolted or screwed attachments the
use of a washer is recommended.
Alusion recommends that test holes be drilled to
confirm that holes can be produced
as desired.

APPLICATION SYSTEMS
We offer an installation system and will work
with designers and installers to detail other
installation methods as appropriate for a project.
Alusion has been installed with various through
bolting methods and Translucent is often mounted in an offset to allow the passage of light.
In acoustic applications Alusion panels can be
mounted in ceiling systems, as acoustic elements
themselves or as a covering for a sound absorbent
media.

Z Clip System

This side is
attached to panel

This side is mounted

to the wall

Alusion Large Cell Open One Side

used as a feature in the reception
area in a downtown Cleveland
office. Turner Construction of
Cleveland completed this installation.

Alusion Small Cell Open One Side was used in this memorial
erected for 24 Service Employees of the International Union
members of local 32BJ who were lost in the horrific events of
September 11, 2001. ALusion is particularly proud to be part of
this memorial, which is located at 101 Avenue of the Americas
in New York City.

Alusions Tradeshow Display

which demonstrates many uses
of our products for display,
signage and wall cladding.

Alusion Small Cell Open One

Side in Epoxy Resin used as a
wall paneling in a stairwell in
a downtown Cleveland office.
Turner Construction of
Cleveland completed this
installation. The image below
and to the left is the same
Alusion product used as a
table top.

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APPENDIX

FLAME SPREAD INDEX

Alusion

Flame Spread in Feet

Red Oak, Standard

Time in Minutes

SMOKE DEVELOPED
Alusion

% Light Absorption

Red Oak, Standard

Time in Minutes

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10%

15%

10%

15%

0.50 (13)

0.50 (13)

1.00 (25)

1.00 (25)

125
-0.02
0.00
0.18
0.04
0.06
0.61
0.02
0.26
0.23
0.04
0.25
0.20
0.07
0.24
0.21

Test
mounting
A
D-50
E-400
A
D-50
E-400
A
D-50
E-400
A
D-50
E-400
A
D-50
E-400

0.16
0.23
0.16

0.17
0.28
0.16

0.14
0.25
0.14

0.03
0.36
0.41

0.02
0.04
0.22

0.22
0.19
0.22

0.32
0.26
0.27

0.16
0.11
0.14

0.09
0.51
0.27

0.04
0.14
0.16

0.36
0.35
0.38

0.62
0.59
0.63

0.21
0.19
0.23

0.38
0.39
0.37

0.12
0.32
0.21

0.58
0.60
0.67

0.84
0.86
0.90

0.43
0.46
0.50

0.72
0.66
0.71

0.39
0.37
0.32

Octave Band Centre Frequencies, Hz

250
500
1000
2000

0.78
0.80
0.85

0.88
0.91
0.92

0.68
0.71
0.75

0.85
0.83
0.88

0.55
0.53
0.51

4000

All tests were performed to ASTM C423 by National Research Council Canada.
'A mount' tests were performed with the panels on a solid backing.
'D-50 mount' tests were performed with the panels mounted on 2" thick furring strips.
'E-400 mount' tests were performed with the panels spaced at 16" (400 mm) from a solid backing.
Click on any line to view the third octave band test data and graphs.

8%

0.50 (13)

NOTES:

Panel
density

Thickness
in. (mm)

ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS OF ALUSION PANELS

0.35
0.35
0.35

0.50
0.50
0.50

0.25
0.25
0.25

0.30
0.50
0.45

0.15
0.20
0.25

NRC

Sound Absorption Coefficient

SOUND ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS OF

1" (25 mm) ALUSION PANELS ON "A" MOUNT (SOLID BACKING)

Third Octave Band Frequencies, - Hz

Sound Absorption Coefficient

SOUND ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS OF

1" (25 mm) ALUSION PANELS ON "D-50 MOUNT" (OVER 2" FURRING STRIPS)

Third Octave Band Frequencies, - Hz

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Sound Absorption Coefficient

SOUND ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS OF

1" (25 mm) ALUSION PANELS ON "E-400 MOUNT" (OVER 16" SPACE)

Third Octave Band Frequencies, - Hz

Sound Absorption Coefficient

SOUND ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS OF

1/2" (13 mm) ALUSION PANELS ON "A" MOUNT (SOLID BACKING)

Third Octave Band Frequencies, - Hz

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Sound Absorption Coefficient

SOUND ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS OF

1/2" (13 mm) ALUSION PANELSON "D-50 MOUNT" (OVER 2" FURRING STRIPS)

Third Octave Band Frequencies, - Hz

Sound Absorption Coefficient

SOUND ABSORPTION COEFFICIENTS OF

1/2" (13 mm) ALUSION PANELS ON "E-400 MOUNT" (OVER 16" SPACE)

Third Octave Band Frequencies, - Hz