DiBond™ Digital Printing
An Aluminium Composite with a polyethylene core
DiBond is a 3-ply aluminium composite consisting of a polyethylene core sandwiched between two metal skins.
It's a lightweight, rigid substrate we can easily fabricate into folded trays, signs, displays, and more.
Shaping DiBond is something Evans Graphics are well versed in. Our experienced team can easily produce partitions or feature displays folded to your desired shape, compromising on neither design nor material.
Primarily used in shop-fitting projects for cladding and fascias, DiBond's super smooth surface is highly receptive to receiving both screen and digital ink alike. Its durability and weatherproof qualities meanwhile make it an obvious choice for long term interior design and external design projects combined. DiBond signs also rival those made of Acrylic, Foamex, and Tyvek.
This Aluminium Composite Material is highly stable, allowing for routing and folding. It can also be sawn, drilled, screwed, and glued. The substrate itself creates an extremely flat surface ideal for digital printing.
Truly one of the most versatile materials on the market, it's a great solution for all kinds of projects, including those with 3D requirements.
If you're new to DiBond, Evans Graphics can arrange for sample materials to be sent to you for review. Click here to 'try before you buy'.
Finishes
Our stock choice of material for printed displays and signs is white however we can print and fashion shapes and display items from a host of different Aluminium composite finishes. These include a mirror finish, brushed chrome, brass or copper effects, in addition to several standard colours such as red, blue, and yellow.
With excellent elasticity properties, this material can be reverse machined and bent to form all manner of shapes and constructions.
Sizes
We can print and fabricate up to a 3050 x 1530mm sheet size.
Available in 2mm or 3mm thickness
Types of DiBond Uses & Applications
Light, weather resistant, and versatile; DiBond is the perfect material for outdoor use as well as high quality indoor signs. DiBond can be used to create a variety of outstanding quality signage and displays including:
- Shop-fronts
- Trade Fairs
- Bars
- Hotels
- Shop Fittings
- Signage
- Product Presentations/Displays
- Exhibition Booths
The new display panel DIBOND® digital is also the first aluminium composite material with a lacquer system especially optimised for high quality direct digital printing
Features & Benefits
DiBond may be a premium material but it’s clear that you get a premium product for the extra investment! It offers multiple features and benefits that you would expect from such a high quality product such as:
- Smooth Surface & Easily Cleaned
- High Impact & Fire Resistant - conforming to a Class 'O' rating (BS 476) when the panels are framed.
- High resistance to pressure
- Long life expectancy
- Lightweight & Rigid - Approximately one half the weight of an aluminium sheet. A 2mm thick sheet of DiBond weighs only 2.9kg/square metre.
- Lightweight
- Durable
- Weatherproof
- Highly resistant to the effects of environmental conditions
- Temperature resistance ranges from minus 50°C to plus 80°C (-55°F to +176°F).
- Versatile Fabrication
DiBond Frequently Asked Questions
What is DiBond™?
DiBond is the original aluminium composite material which can be printed and shaped.
What is DiBond made of?
DiBond is a 3-ply aluminium composite formed using a polyethylene core between two metal skins.
What are the benefits of printing on DiBond?
There are many benefits to printing on DiBond. It has a long-life expectancy due to be weatherproof and durable. It can withstand temperatures from minus 50C to plus 80C. Due to the temperature resistance that DiBond has, it also has a high resistance to pressure meaning DiBond is very durable.
As the surface of DiBond is a metal composite, it means it is a smooth surface and can be cleaned easily.
Another benefit of DiBond is that is also fire-resistant conforming to a Class 'O' rating (BS 476) when the panels are framed.
What size can I print on DiBond?
Here at Evans Graphics, we can print and fabricate up to 3050 x 1530 mm sheet size in either 2mm or 3 mm thickness.
What can be printed on DiBond?
DiBond’s durability means that it can be used to create just about anything indoors and outdoors, but the applications it is widely used for including:
- Shopfronts
- Trade Fairs
- Bars
- Hotels
- Shop Fittings
- Signage
- Product Presentations/Displays
- Exhibition Booths
- Hoarding Boards
Because of DiBond’s smooth surface, it means that it can be screen printed or digital printed whatever your requirement.
What finishes are available for DiBond printing?
DiBond can have many finishes to it, but our stock choice is white here at Evans Graphics. It can also be finished with the following:
- Mirror Finish
- Brushed Chrome
- Brass Effects
- Copper Effects
- Standard Colours such as red, blue, and yellow
DiBond can also be reverse machined and cut and bent to form all manner of shapes and constructions whilst keeping its durable properties.
Is it recyclable?
Because DiBond consists of a polyethene core and aluminium sheets casing, these can both be recycled here in the UK.
How much does it cost to print on DiBond?
The cost of printing onto DiBond can vary, depending on what you’re looking to create.
For more information on printing onto DiBond at Evans Graphics contact us.
