Panel Dimensions
Define finished width, length and total thickness. Custom-size aluminum composite panel production should also account for fabrication yield, joint layout, pallet limits and available handling equipment.
Custom ACP / ACM Manufacturing
Custom Aluminum Composite Panels Built From Your Project Specification
Configure the complete panel—not only its color. DERACP supports custom ACP panels and custom ACM sheets for facade, interior, signage, retail, industrial and distributor requirements, with project-based options for dimensions, aluminum skins, core, coating, finish, protective film and packing.
Customization with a technical purpose
A Custom ACP Panel Is a Controlled Combination of Structure, Surface and Size
Two panels described as “4 mm custom aluminum composite panels” may differ significantly in aluminum skin, core, coating, finish, flatness expectations and protective film. A useful quotation therefore needs a complete, auditable panel description.
DERACP organizes custom requirements around the end use. A signage fabricator may need clean routing, print compatibility and efficient sheet yield. A facade contractor may focus on exterior coating, aluminum gauge, fire requirements and joint planning. A distributor may prioritize repeatable colors, marketable specifications, pallet identification and reorder consistency.
Define the application first. Interior, exterior, signage and industrial use should not be treated as one generic grade.
Specify both aluminum skins. Face and back skin thickness should appear on the quotation instead of being assumed.
Approve appearance physically. Custom colors, metallic effects and decorative finishes should be linked to an identified sample.
Plan logistics with the panel. Large or non-standard sheets affect pallet size, handling, container loading and storage.
Representative DERACP ACP sheets. Final color, gloss, structure and dimensions are confirmed against the approved order specification.
Six linked decisions
What You Can Configure on Custom ACP Panels
Customization works best when visual choices and technical choices are reviewed together. Changing one variable may affect fabrication, minimum quantity, sample approval, production scheduling or packing.
Aluminum Skin
Select face and back aluminum thickness according to rigidity, forming method, application, budget and project requirements. Skin thickness should be stated separately from total panel thickness.
Core Construction
Discuss PE core or mineral-filled fire-retardant core options. Fire-related claims and documents must correspond to the exact ordered construction and referenced test method.
Coating System
PE, PVDF and selected decorative systems can be considered according to indoor or outdoor exposure, climate, color-retention expectations, cleaning conditions and project lifecycle.
Color & Finish
Choose solid, metallic, matte, gloss, brushed, mirror, wood, marble or other agreed effects. A custom color ACP sheet should use a traceable code or physical reference and approved sample.
Film, Branding & Packing
Coordinate protective-film adhesion, peel direction, printed logo, labels, pallet marks, edge protection and export packing around the coating, sheet size and destination handling method.
Custom color ACP sheet program
Move From a Screen Color to a Production Reference
Digital colors change with screens, lighting and file settings. For appearance-sensitive projects, DERACP recommends an approval route that records the reference, finish direction, gloss expectation and sample identity before bulk production.
Submit a Color ReferenceRFQ-ready specification
Custom Aluminum Composite Panel Specification Guide
The table is a practical purchasing reference. Final values, tolerances, minimum order quantities, testing and availability should be confirmed for the requested construction and production batch.
| Specification Item | Common / Configurable Direction | What the Buyer Should Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Total panel thickness | Common discussion points include 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm and 6 mm; other project constructions may be reviewed. | Required rigidity, weight, folding behavior, support-system compatibility and finished tolerance. |
| Aluminum skin thickness | Different grades may use aluminum skins from economical signage levels to heavier architectural constructions. | State face and back aluminum separately; do not compare suppliers by total panel thickness alone. |
| Width and length | 1220 × 2440 mm is widely used; project widths and lengths can be discussed within production and logistics limits. | Finished-sheet size, cutting allowance, nesting yield, joint layout, pallet dimensions and unloading method. |
| Core | PE core or mineral-filled fire-retardant core, subject to project specification and available documentation. | Destination-market rules, exact fire classification, referenced test method and required report format. |
| Coating | PE, PVDF and selected decorative surface systems according to application and exposure. | Indoor/outdoor location, UV, coastal air, pollution, cleaning frequency, color and expected service conditions. |
| Color and finish | Solid, metallic, matte, high gloss, brushed, mirror, wood, marble and selected project effects. | Reference code or sample, gloss, texture or direction, visible side, batch quantity and approval method. |
| Protective film | Standard or printed film, logo, peel direction and adhesion level subject to surface and order confirmation. | Fabrication route, storage time, installation conditions, residue risk and branding artwork. |
| Packing and identification | Stacked sheets, edge and corner protection, pallets, reinforced packing and labels based on shipment conditions. | Sheet count, mixed colors, pallet limits, handling equipment, port, route and destination storage. |
Important: project fire performance, mechanical properties, coating expectations and regulatory compliance should be verified for the exact panel build, installation system and documents required by the destination market.
DERACP product image display
Custom Surface Directions for Architectural, Signage and Interior Projects
All images below are hosted on the DERACP website and show representative ACP products or applications. Final appearance is subject to physical sample and order confirmation.
Specify by fabrication and exposure
Where Custom ACP and ACM Sheets Create Practical Value
Custom dimensions and colors are useful only when they improve the finished project. DERACP can discuss the specification priorities for each buying scenario.
01
Facade & Cladding
Coordinate module dimensions, joint rhythm, exterior coating, aluminum gauge, core requirement, wind-load design and fixing-system compatibility.
02
Signage & Printing
Plan flatness, print or lamination compatibility, routing depth, folding, color consistency, sheet yield and intended outdoor duration.
03
Retail & Interiors
Use custom colors, metallics, mirror, brushed or wood effects for walls, ceilings, counters, columns, display systems and branded spaces.
04
OEM Distribution
Develop market-specific grades, standard color programs, private-label film, pallet identification and repeat-order specification records.
A controlled custom order path
From Design Intent to Packed Custom Aluminum Composite Panels
A documented sequence reduces avoidable differences between the drawing, sample, order confirmation and finished sheet.
1
Application Review
Confirm use, exposure, fabrication, support system, destination market and expected visual effect.
2
Specification Draft
List panel thickness, skins, core, coating, finish, size, film, quantity, tolerances and packing.
3
Sample Approval
Review physical color or finish samples and record the approved reference before production.
4
Production & QC
Produce against the confirmed build and inspect agreed dimensions, appearance and order-related points.
5
Packing & Shipment
Protect faces and edges, identify batches and organize pallets around the loading and unloading plan.
Choose the right level of customization
Standard Sheet, Modified Sheet or Full Project Configuration?
Not every order needs a completely new construction. Separating the request into three levels can shorten communication and keep cost focused on changes that matter.
Standard Program
- Common panel dimensions
- Existing colors and finishes
- Standard film and packing
- Useful for routine stock purchases
Project-Adjusted Panel
- Custom width or length
- Selected color or finish
- Application-matched coating and core
- Project labels or packing details
OEM / Coordinated Program
- Market-specific product range
- Private-label protective film
- Color-card and package coordination
- Repeat-order specification records
Prepare a faster quotation
What to Send DERACP for a Custom ACP Quote
A complete inquiry makes supplier quotations easier to compare and reduces repeated emails. Drawings, color references and a previous specification are useful when available.
Product and project information
- Application and installation location
- Interior, exterior or semi-exposed environment
- Fabrication method: cutting, routing, folding, printing or lamination
- Total panel thickness and face/back aluminum skin
- Core and coating requirement
- Color code, physical sample, finish and gloss
Commercial and logistics information
- Finished width, length and tolerance
- Quantity by size, color and construction
- Protective-film or private-label artwork
- Required reports or destination-market documents
- Destination port and requested delivery schedule
- Pallet, labeling, loading and unloading limits
Practical tip: send the panel specification as one line item, for example: total thickness + aluminum skins + core + coating + finish/color + size + film + packing.
Related DERACP resources
Continue Comparing Manufacturing, Coating and Supply Options
These six internal resources help buyers move from a custom-panel concept to a confirmed manufacturing and purchasing specification.
Manufacturing overview
Aluminum Composite Panel Manufacturer
Review configurable ACP structures for cladding, interiors, signage and OEM supply.
Sheet specification
ACP Sheet Manufacturer in China
Compare panel thickness, aluminum skin, , core, coating, finish and export packing.
Factory capability
Aluminum Composite Panel Factory
Understand how production, inspection, warehousing and shipment planning connect.
Bulk purchasing
Wholesale Aluminum Composite Panels
Plan color mixes, common sizes, pallet identification and distributor stock programs.
Coating selection
PVDF Coating vs PE Coating
Match coating choice with exposure, climate, appearance and maintenance expectations.
Decorative finish
Mirror Aluminum Composite Panels
Explore anodized reflective finishes for architectural, signage and interior surfaces.
Buyer questions
Custom Aluminum Composite Panel FAQ
What can be customized on an aluminum composite panel?
A custom ACP order can define total panel thickness, face and back aluminum skin thickness, core, coating, color, gloss, surface effect, width, length, protective film, printed branding, labels and packing. Availability and minimum quantities depend on the selected construction.
Can DERACP produce a custom size aluminum composite panel?
Custom widths and lengths can be discussed according to production capability, panel structure, order quantity, packing limits and shipment method. Provide finished-sheet dimensions, tolerances and cutting plans where available. Large sheets should be reviewed together with pallet size, container loading and destination handling.
How is a custom color ACP sheet approved?
Provide a recognized color code, physical sample, coated metal sample or another agreed reference. For appearance-sensitive projects, approval should be based on an identified physical sample under agreed viewing conditions. Metallic orientation, brushed direction, gloss and protective film should be recorded as part of the approval.
Can custom ACP panels use a fire-retardant core?
Fire-retardant mineral-filled core options can be discussed. The required classification, test method and document format must match the exact panel construction and destination-market requirement. A general product-family statement should not replace order-specific verification.
Which coating should be used for custom ACM sheets?
Interior and controlled applications often use PE coating, while exposed exterior cladding commonly requires review of PVDF or another suitable exterior surface system. The final choice depends on UV, humidity, coastal or industrial exposure, color, cleaning frequency, installation position and project specification.
What information is needed for a custom ACP quotation?
Send the application, panel thickness, face/back aluminum skin, core, coating, color or sample reference, finish, width, length, quantity, fabrication method, destination, packing requirement and requested documents. Where a detail is undecided, state the application and ask for a clearly labeled recommendation.
Turn Your Drawing, Color Reference or Purchasing Target Into a Clear ACP Specification
Send DERACP the application, dimensions, panel construction, color or finish, quantity and destination. The quotation can then identify the proposed structure, available customization, sample route and packing assumptions for review.