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Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP) is a flat panel made by bonding two thin aluminium sheets to a non-aluminium core material. It is widely used in building facades, interior decoration, signage, and cladding applications due to its lightweight nature, durability, corrosion resistance, weather resistance, and modern aesthetic appearance.

Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Aluminium composite panel

BIS certification is mandatory for aluminium composite panels to ensure structural safety, fire performance, and material quality. ACPs are extensively used in construction and public spaces, and non-standard panels can pose serious fire and safety risks. BIS standards ensure controlled composition, performance reliability, and compliance with Indian safety regulations.

What is BIS Certified for Aluminium composite panel

The BIS certified specification for aluminium composite panels defines requirements for material composition, core type, fire behavior, thickness, coating quality, bonding strength, and dimensional tolerances. It also specifies testing methods for durability, weather resistance, and safety performance, ensuring ACPs are suitable for construction and architectural applications in India.

Test required for Aluminium composite panel

Material

Title	Mandatory/Optional
Polymer Granules	Optional
Aluminium Alloy Sheets	Optional
Adhesive	Optional
Surface Coating	Optional
Dimensions, straightness and squareness	Required

Table – 2 (Requirements for Physical and Mechanical Requirements of ACP)

Title	Mandatory/Optional
Density of core	Required
Tensile strength, yield strength and elongation	Required
Peel strength	Required

Table – 3 (Requirements for Coating of ACP)

Title	Mandatory/Optional
Coating thickness	Required
Adhesion	Required
Pencil hardness	Required
Gloss	Required
Resistance to humidity and Neutral salt spray test	Optional
Accelerated Weathering Test	Optional
Chemical resistance - HCl, NaOH, Mortar pat, detergent, Nitric acid	Optional

Table – 4 (Fire Retardance Requirements of ACP)

Title	Mandatory/Optional
Limiting oxygen index	Required
Smoke density rating	Required
Ignitability	Required
Flame spread	Optional
Non-combustibility	Required
Oxygen bomb calorimeter	Required

Table – 5 (Optional Tests Requirements)

Title	Mandatory/Optional
Sound transmission class	Optional
Sound absorption coefficient	Optional
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion	Optional
Thermal Conductivity	Optional

Benefits of BIS Certification for Aluminium composite panel

1. Improved Fire and Structural Safety
BIS certification ensures ACPs meet prescribed safety and fire-related performance standards, reducing risks in residential and commercial buildings.

2. Assured Product Quality
Certified panels follow strict manufacturing standards, ensuring consistent thickness, bonding strength, surface finish, and long-term durability.

3. Regulatory Compliance
BIS certification is compulsory in India, enabling manufacturers and importers to sell ACPs legally without facing penalties or market restrictions.

4. Enhanced Market Trust
BIS-marked aluminium composite panels gain higher acceptance among builders, architects, and government authorities.

5. Long-Term Performance Reliability
Certified ACPs offer better resistance to weather, corrosion, and environmental stress, ensuring longer service life and reduced maintenance costs.