{"product_id":"aluminium-board-printing","title":"ACM Aluminium Board Printing 3mm | Signage UK","description":"\u003cp class=\"pg-lead\"\u003ePermanent exterior and interior signage on 3mm ACM aluminium composite, printed directly onto the board using our flatbed UV printers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eACM consists of a polyethylene core bonded between two aluminium faces, making it rigid, flat and lightweight for its strength. Because we UV-print directly onto the stove-lacquered aluminium surface rather than applying a vinyl sticker, there is no vinyl layer to bubble, shrink or peel over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pd-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3mm ACM - polyethylene core, twin aluminium faces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2440 × 1220 mm, any dimensions within that\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrinted sides\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle sided - mount two boards back to back for double\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrint method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-definition UV flatbed, direct to board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully weatherproof - indoor and outdoor, rust-proof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrews, standoffs, post channels or heavy-duty adhesive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTurnaround\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 working days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose UV-printed ACM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pg-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eDirect-to-board UV print\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe ink is UV-cured directly onto the aluminium surface, so there are no vinyl edges to lift or peel after a winter outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eRigid and flat\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe composite core keeps large panels flat and stiff, preventing bowing on walls, frames or post systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eFully weatherproof\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWaterproof and rust-proof throughout, with fade-resistant UV inks built for long-term outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pg-feature\"\u003e\n    \u003ch4\u003eSmart, permanent finish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA smooth aluminium face and clean CNC-cut edges give a crisp finish for shopfronts, industrial estates and site entrances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere ACM boards are used\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pg-taglist\"\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"pg-taglist__items\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShop fascias\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStorefront signage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBusiness park and unit signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSite hoarding\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFactory perimeter signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSafety and statutory notices\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWayfinding panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCar park signage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExhibition and showroom panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReception and building identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fixed installations see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/signage\"\u003esignage services\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/1-5-laser-laminate\"\u003eengraved laminate labels\u003c\/a\u003e where small durable legends are needed alongside a printed panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pd-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoosing between boards.\u003c\/strong\u003e ACM is the permanent option. Use \u003ca href=\"\/products\/correx-board-printing\"\u003e4mm Correx\u003c\/a\u003e instead when the sign is temporary or the budget matters more than the finish, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/foam-board-printing\"\u003e5mm foam board\u003c\/a\u003e for indoor display work where print quality leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eWhy print direct to the board instead of applying vinyl?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eA vinyl-applied sign relies on adhesive between the vinyl and the board, which can eventually lift at the edges or bubble. Direct-to-board UV printing cures the ink straight onto the aluminium face, so there is no separate vinyl layer to peel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eIs ACM genuinely weatherproof?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eYes. Aluminium faces and a polyethylene core mean there is nothing to absorb water, rot or rust, and the UV inks are fade resistant. It handles rain, wind and temperature swings, which is why it is specified for permanent exterior signage rather than temporary boards.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eCan ACM boards be printed double sided?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eWe print ACM single sided. For a sign that needs to read from both directions, order two boards and mount them back to back in a frame or post channel - that also gives a more rigid finished panel than a single sheet.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eHow is an ACM sign fixed in place?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eScrews through the face, standoff bolts for a raised architectural look, slotted into post channels, or heavy-duty adhesive onto a flat substrate. Tell us how it is being mounted and we can leave the board plain or drill it to your positions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eWhat sizes can you produce?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eAny size up to 2440 × 1220mm, cut square or to a shape you supply as a vector outline. Larger runs of matching panels are straightforward, and printing in-house means a replacement board next year still matches the ones already installed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-faq__item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary class=\"pd-faq__q\"\u003eHow does it compare with Correx?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-faq__a\"\u003eCorrex costs less and is right for temporary outdoor signage, but it is a fluted plastic and looks like one close up. ACM is rigid, flat and premium, so it suits a shop fascia or business-park sign where the finish reflects on the business behind it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet your size and quantity in the configurator above for an instant trade price, then upload print-ready artwork - PDF, AI, EPS or SVG with text outlined and images embedded, as covered in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/artwork-guide\"\u003eartwork guide\u003c\/a\u003e. We check every file, print and cut in-house in Cradley Heath and deliver UK-wide. Prices exclude VAT. Fitting a fascia or a full site? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eTalk to us about sizes and mounting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trade Engraving","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48805155864730,"sku":"3mm-aluminium-board","price":8.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/1883\/4842\/files\/aluminium-board-printing-1-square-2026-07-30_7d5f3494-bfb0-4da6-88cd-d170d04795d6.jpg?v=1785425778","url":"https:\/\/tradeengraving.co.uk\/products\/aluminium-board-printing","provider":"Trade Engraving","version":"1.0","type":"link"}