E-Panel is an aluminum composite board that is a less expensive version of Dibond and is manufactured in China. It is made with two pre-painted sheets of .2mm aluminum with a solid polyethylene core for a 3mm total thickness.
E-Panel
E-Panel is an aluminum composite board that is a less expensive version of Dibond and is manufactured in China. It is made with two pre-painted sheets of .2mm aluminum with a solid polyethylene core for a 3mm total thickness. E-Panel is for flat graphics only and is not recommended for bending into 3D shapes like Dibond.
The aluminum faces have a baked gloss white finish which makes them excellent for direct printing or for mounting of printed graphics. Excellent for indoor, or long term outdoor use, they are popular for exhibits, display fabrication, signage, and POP displays. Available in 48” x 96” sheets.
Indoor longevity of 5-25 years, outdoor longevity of 2 to 5 years.
Favorite Features
E-Panel is thin but strong and flat and cuts very cleanly when die cutting irregular shapes. It is impervious to weather and is suitable for long term outdoor use, so it's possible to change graphics and continue to use the board. The smooth white faces are excellent for direct printing and is eco-friendly when direct printed.
Drawbacks
E-Panel has some flex in the material, especially under wind loads. If installed as a sign face in routed channels, and the channels aren't deep enough to allow for this flex, the material can bend enough to come out of the channels.
Best Applications
Single and double sided indoor and outdoor signs. POP displays.
