Looking for a source where there would be a layer of aluminum about 1/16 inch thick bonded to a layer of plastic, somewhat heat resistant about 1/8 inch thick. This would be cut into 3 inch square pieces. Anyone hear of anything like this?
metal coated plastic
Feb 22, 2006
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Some types of siding (for houses) are similar to what you describe, but I don't think it's that thick.
How about the plates they use for printing?
The state of alabama uses a material that is thin aluminum bonded on twqo sides of a plastic sheet for highway signs and traffic signs now instead of the tyupicall all aluminum sheets. I have a few of the signs I have a few signs I acquired after hurricanes etc, as well as some new unused stock I scrounged form the ALA DOT boys, and its about like the material yoour looking for. IIRC its made by Lyons something or other. Aluminum is approx .030-040 thick on both sides on a 1/8" think plastic material.........some really tuff stuff but easy to work with. They just apply the various reflective materials directly on the one side. Check a couple of highway , stop signs etc in yuor area as they m ay alaso be using this stuff in your local........and if so contact the signs division of your local DOT or municipal boys.
sounds like what is used in aircraft for bathroom mirrors...it has metal (al.or stainless) bonded to clear plastic.You might do a search under aviation supplies.Can be sheared or jig sawed.
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