AlusionTM – the various versions of stabilized aluminum foam can be used for external and internal panels as well as a myriad of other applications. Panels are available in three standard thicknesses– ½", 1" and 1.7" and two densities – small cell(X%) and large cell(Y%). The higher the density, the smaller the cell size and the heavier and more robust the material is.

There are five basic versions of AlusionTM. They are:

AlusionTM Natural - Small Cell
This comes naturally off our production line with a special shiny silver skin featuring a unique waved pattern on the top surface.

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AlusionTM Open Cell One Side - Large Cell
The shiny silver skin on AlusionTM Natural is removed through a special blasting process and the cells underneath are exposed. This creates the AlusionTM Open Cell, which has also been described as an aluminum sponge. The density of this version is low (10%) which makes the size of the open cell big. AlusionTM Open Cell is the best of the finishes for providing excellent acoustic properties.
AlusionTM Open Cell One Side - Small Cell
This version is created in exactly the same way as AlusionTM Open Cell - Big Cell. However for this version a high density 15% is used. This makes the size of the open cells relatively smaller than the cell size of Alusion Open Cell - offering another unique look.
AlusionTM Open Both Sides - Large Cell (Translucent)
The shiny silver skin on both sides of low density material is removed to create the translucent panels. This finish is extremely lightweight and allows light to be transmitted through the material.
AlusionTM Natural - Large Cell
AlusionTM Natural large cell features a striking large "frozen molten bubble" look on the top surface. This material is particularly adept for interior applications. The bubbles can be collapsed by the intentional and direct force of a finger, so it is recommended that it be out of the reach of the public or otherwise protected (IE glass covered). Can be used for exterior applications where maintenance of bubble surface is not the intention, but a natural erratic closed and opened bubble, weathered material look is desired.

To find out about using various combinations of AlusionTM, please see the Material Options chart in Technical Specifications.