Why use Alupanel Traffic?
- "Engineered for Permanent Road Signage"
- Application: Flat, vertical signage
- Intended Use: Component for Permanent Road Traffic Signage
- Manufactured in the UK
- 100% Recycled LDPE core and can be fully recycled after use
- Fire classification: EN 13501-1:2018 Class C-s2,d0
- Uniform, flat surface
- Lightweight yet rigid
- Easy to install
- Available with low minimum order quantities
- Corrosion-resistant aluminium skins
- 12-year warranty
Overview
Alupanel Traffic Permanent is a substrate engineered specifically for permanent road and highway signage. Constructed with a robust 0.30mm skin bonded to a 100% recycled LDPE core, it delivers the structural rigidity and surface flatness required for long-term outdoor exposure, with a flat face for retroreflective sheeting.
Manufactured in the UK, Alupanel Traffic Permanent provides highway authorities, sign manufacturers and contractors with a panel built to perform across years of weathering, UV exposure and mechanical stress, backed by a 12-year warranty. Its application face is suitable for retroreflective sheeting; follow the sheeting manufacturer's application guidance.
The 0.30mm skin gives the rigidity needed for fixed roadside and gantry signs. Available in 3mm, in 1220 x 2440mm and 1525 x 3050mm sheets, for directional, regulatory and warning signs.
Key Benefits:
Engineered for Permanent Vertical Road Traffic Signs
A component for sign manufacturers producing permanent vertical road traffic signs.
0.30mm Aluminium Skin
The heavier skin gauge gives the rigidity needed for roadside and gantry-mounted permanent signs.
Surface for Retroreflective Sheeting
Available with a mill-finish aluminium or painted face, providing a clean surface for retroreflective sheeting.
Outdoor Durability
Corrosion-resistant aluminium skins and UV-stable polyester paint finish, backed by a 12-year warranty.
Manufactured in the UK
UK manufacture supports consistent quality, availability and shorter lead times for highway contractors and local authorities.
Long-Term Value
A 0.30mm skin panel with a 12-year warranty, for permanent signage.
Fabrication Guide:
Learn how to the get the best out of the product here

Applications
Alupanel Traffic Permanent has been developed by Multipanel UK Ltd specifically for use in the production of permanent road traffic signs.
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This product can be used for the following applications:
- Wayfinding
- Vinyl Application
- Permanent Road Traffic Signage
Fabrications
The following fabrication techniques are commonly undertaken with this product and more information can be found in the Fabrication Guide in the Download section
- Sawing & Cutting
- Routing
- Drilling
- Riveting
- Clamping & Bolting

Colours
Alupanel Traffic Permanent
Alupanel Traffic Permanent is available in three configurations: Jet Black Matt / mill finish, Traffic Grey Matt / mill finish, and Jet Black Matt / Traffic Grey Matt. The mill-finish face is uncoated, degreased aluminium, providing a clean surface for the application of retroreflective sheeting.
Technical
Here are the sheet sizes and thicknesses available as standard along with the technical specification of Alupanel Traffic Permanent
| Panel Thickness | 3 |
| Skin | 0.3 |
| Weight | 4.08 |
| 1220 x 2440 | |
| 1525 x 3050 |
| Panel Thickness | 3mm |
| Sound Absorption NRC | 0.05 |
| Sound Attenuation Rw db | 24 |
| Water Absorption % by Volume | 0.01 |
| Thermal Performance R Values | 0.0080 |
| Core Composition | 100 % recycled LDPE |
| Fire Performance | EN 13501-1:2018 Class C-s2,d0 |
| Tensile Strength of Aluminium Layers | 149 |
| Thickness (mm) | 3mm -0 +0.2 |
| Width (mm) | -0 +2 |
| Length (mm) | -0 +3 |
| Diagonal (mm) | -0 +5 |
| Thermal Expansion | 2.4mm/m @100ºC Temp Difference |
| Aluminium Thickness | 0.30mm |
| Pencil Hardness | > HB |
| Toughness of Coating | 3T |
| Temperature Resistance | -50ºC to +80ºC |
| Impact Strength (kg/CM2) | 50 |
| Boiling Water Resistance | Boiling for 2hrs without change |
| Acid Resistance | Surface immersed in 2% HC1 for 24hrs without change |
| Alkali Resistence | Surface immersed in NaHO engine oil for 24hrs without change |
| Oil Resistance | Surface immersed in 2% engine oil for 24hrs without change |
| Solvent Resistance | Cleaned 100 times with Dimethylbenzene without change |
| Cleaning Resistance | >1000 times without change |
| Peel Strength | >5 Newton/mm |
Downloads
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