Description
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ACM Sheets: Aluminum Composite Panels for Sign Making
ACM (aluminum composite material), also sold as ACP (aluminum composite panel), is the rigid sign blank most sign shops build on. Each sheet is two aluminum faces bonded to a solid polyethylene core, so it stays flat, holds up outdoors and weighs far less than solid aluminum of the same thickness.
Central Sign Supplies has supplied sign shops from Omaha since 1951. We stock ACM in 4x8, 4x10 and 5x10 sheets, in 3mm and 6mm, and we cut it to size in-house. No wholesale account required.
4x8 3mm White ACM: The Shop Standard
4' x 8' x 3mm White/White is our top-selling ACM sheet and the size most sign jobs start from. Select size, thickness and color above:
- Sizes: 4' x 8', 4' x 10', 5' x 10'
- Thickness: 3mm or 6mm
- Colors: White/White, Black/Black, White/Primer
Need smaller panels without cutting a full sheet? See our pre-cut 2' x 4' ACM pieces.
| Size | Thickness | Color | Price per sheet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x8 ft | 3mm | White/Primer | $66.00 |
| 4x8 ft | 3mm | White/White | $75.21 |
| 4x8 ft | 3mm | Black/Black | $106.59 |
| 4x8 ft | 6mm | White/White | $139.00 |
| 4x10 ft | 3mm | White/White | $129.00 |
| 5x10 ft | 3mm | White/White | $168.00 |
ACM Cut to Size in Omaha
We cut ACM in-house. Our shear handles pieces up to about 50" wide, and larger cuts go on our panel saw. We also shear coroplast and painted aluminum in .040, .063 and .080. Contact us or call 800-999-3160 with your sizes and quantities.
Specifications
- Material: aluminum composite panel, two 0.15mm aluminum faces with a solid polyethylene core
- Sheet sizes: 4' x 8' (48" x 96"), 4' x 10', 5' x 10'
- Thickness: 3mm and 6mm
- Colors: White/White, Black/Black, White/Primer
- Surface: gloss one side, matte reverse
- Use: outdoor and indoor signs
3mm vs 6mm ACM
- 3mm: the standard for most sign work, including post-mounted, wall-mounted, framed and real estate signs.
- 6mm: for large panels, longer unsupported spans and signs that need extra stiffness.
Applications
ACM is the go-to substrate for:
- business and directional signs
- real estate and construction signs
- parking and regulatory signs
- wall-mounted and post-mounted panels
- trade show displays
- architectural signage
Letter it with Oracal 651 vinyl from an ORAFOL Premier Distributor, or mount printed Orajet 3651 protected with Oraguard 210 laminate. For mounting, use Oracal UHB tape or real estate frames.
ACM vs Other Rigid Substrates
- Aluminum sheets: solid aluminum for traffic, parking and long-term posted signs. Heavier than ACM.
- AlumaCorr: aluminum faces over a corrugated core. Lighter than ACM, popular for real estate signs.
- Corrugated plastic: for short-term yard and event signs.
- PVC sign sheets: for indoor signs and dimensional lettering.
- See all sign substrates.
Ordering, Pickup and Freight
Order online with no wholesale account. Pricing shown above, including quantity pricing. Full sheets are available for pickup at 4222 D Street, Omaha, NE 68107, or ship by freight nationwide. For pallet quantities and freight quotes, contact us or call 800-999-3160.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ACM?
ACM (aluminum composite material), also called ACP (aluminum composite panel), is a rigid sheet made of two thin aluminum faces bonded to a solid polyethylene core. It is lighter than solid aluminum sheet of the same thickness and stays flat, which makes it a standard sign blank for outdoor and indoor signs.
What size is a standard ACM sheet?
4' x 8' (48" x 96") is the standard ACM sheet size. Central Sign Supplies also carries 4' x 10' and 5' x 10' sheets, plus pre-cut 2' x 4' pieces.
Should I use 3mm or 6mm ACM?
3mm is the standard thickness for most sign work, including post-mounted, wall-mounted and framed signs. Choose 6mm for large panels, longer unsupported spans or signs that need extra stiffness.
Can you cut ACM to size?
Yes. Central Sign Supplies cuts ACM in-house on a shear that handles pieces up to about 50 inches wide and uses a panel saw for larger cuts. Contact us with your sizes and quantities.
Do you ship full ACM sheets?
Full ACM sheets ship by freight or are available for local pickup in Omaha. Contact us for a freight quote.
Where can I buy ACM sheets in Omaha?
Central Sign Supplies stocks ACM sheets for pickup at 4222 D Street, Omaha, NE 68107. No wholesale account is required. Call 800-999-3160 or 402-734-3160.
Can ACM be used outdoors?
Yes. ACM is built for both outdoor and indoor signs. The aluminum faces resist weather, and the panel stays flat and rigid.
Pricelist
| Min Quantity | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 1+ | $ 24.00 | |
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Specifications
| Size | 4ftx8ft or 4ftx10ft or 5ftx10ft |
| Thickness | 3mm or 6mm |
| Color-ACP | White/White or Black/Black or White/Primer |