What is Dibond?
THEaluminum Dibond it is a so-called "sandwich" panel, i.e. formed by two outer plates aluminum ultra-thin – usually 0.3 mm – inside which there is a polyethylene core. Externally, however, it is painted with a polyester base in order to improve its durability and resistance to external agents.
These panels have a total thickness ranging from 2 mm to 6 mm. There print on aluminum Dibond more common is of thickness of 3mm.
The advantages of printing photos on aluminum Dibond
La print on aluminum Dibond, it definitely has great benefits for the outdoor signage or the making of stands for trade shows e outdoor events. Dibond was born essentially for the sign sector.
The panels also can be cut, shaped, folded e assembled very easily, maintaining the strength and stability. Dibond it can also be used for interior design. Plus it's a lot light, self-extinguishing (therefore in the "class 1 reaction to fire" category) and extremely planar.
Until 2020, this was a more expensive material compared to other materials such as Forex or Plexiglass, today, however, it is a medium-cost material compared to Forex (cheaper) and Plexiglass (more expensive).
When to choose printing on aluminum. Here are some examples:
- External signs: whether you have to create a sign for your shop, an advertising sign or the external design of a stand – it is reusable over the years – very durable.
- Interior decor: if you want to give a modern touch to furnishing a shop or your apartment. Very light, of easy shaping e bending.