FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Short answers drawn from our technical guides. For project-specific decisions, confirm with the responsible design team.
What is an aluminum honeycomb panel?
An aluminum face skin and back skin are bonded to an aluminum honeycomb core. The separation between the skins helps the panel resist bending while keeping weight down, which suits large-format facades, ceilings and soffits.
What defines a panel specification?
Confirm overall thickness, front and back skin alloy and thickness, honeycomb core material and depth, cell size or density where specified, bonding system, total nominal thickness, edge closure and surface coating. A single overall thickness does not define a panel — two panels with the same depth can behave differently when the skins, core or bond differ.
Why does the honeycomb core have a ribbon direction?
Expanded honeycomb can behave differently along and across its ribbon direction. Core orientation should be considered when laying out panels, so the direction is worth confirming on the drawings rather than assuming it.
What should the edge closure show on a drawing?
The drawing should show how each edge is closed and protected, including the closure type and material, so the edge detail can be reviewed together with the fixing and corner details before fabrication.
What fire documentation should I ask for?
Ask for the data sheet and test reports that match the proposed panel and system. Fire performance depends on what was tested and how the report applies to the intended use, so a report for a different build-up is not evidence for yours.
How do I clean aluminum honeycomb cladding?
Cleaning depends on the finish. Obtain the cleaning instructions for the exact coating or surface on your panels, and follow the supplier's guidance rather than using an aggressive cleaner.
Can honeycomb panels be used near the coast?
A coastal specification should address the entire exposed assembly, including cut edges and fasteners, not only the visible face. Confirm the exposure, edge treatment and fixing details with the responsible design team.
How do I order sample panels?
A sample should answer a specific question — for example the finish, the build-up or the edge detail. Say what the sample needs to prove before ordering it.
How do I read a honeycomb panel quotation?
A price per square metre can hide differences in panel build-up, trimming, closures, fixings, finish and delivery. Compare quotations line by line and ask the supplier to identify any assumptions and excluded work.
How do I request a quote?
Send a panel schedule with finished length, width, quantity and orientation, plus the elevation, support spacing, design pressure, deflection target, nominal build-up, finish, exposure, edge and fixing details, delivery destination and drawing revision. Use the RFQ form, email hutaodewang@gmail.com, or chat on WhatsApp.