Aluminium Extrusion Mounted on Alupanel
Application Description
The challenge was to build an aluminium box on painted alupanel to house ballasts and wiring for neon lights. The customer insisted that no screws or rivets be visible because the sign would be installed on glass and both sides of the sign would remain visible.
Old Process
Using screws and rivets to bond aluminium substrates.
Pain Points / Customer Needs
- Customer requested a clean bond with no visible screws or rivets.
- 150 signs were required to ship within five days.
- Minimal experience using tapes for constructive bonding applications.
Consult2Bond Recommendation
We recommended bonding aluminium to painted alupanel using a high-adhesion acrylic foam tape. This acrylic foam tape bonds effectively to painted surfaces and creates a permanent bond. It eliminated visible fasteners while maintaining a clean and professional appearance.
Our team also provided training on tape application and the importance of proper surface preparation.
Benefit to Customer
- Achieved a clean bond without visible screws or rivets.
- Received product selection, application and surface preparation support from Consult2Bond.
- Immediate high adhesion helped accelerate production and deliver the signs on schedule.
Application Examples
Box Mounted to House Neon Light Ballasts
Mounted Box Frame on Alupanel
Sign Installed in a Retail Mall