Face Skin Thickness
The Face Skin Thickness range is:
0.1–2.0 mm
The Face Skin is the visible aluminum surface side of the panel and can be selected according to the application, appearance requirements and complete panel construction.
Aluminum Honeycomb Panel Thickness Guide
When specifying aluminum honeycomb panels, it is important to understand the difference between Overall Panel Thickness, Face Skin Thickness, Back Skin Thickness, and the complete honeycomb panel construction.
Panel thickness should not be selected by a fixed application rule. The final panel construction is confirmed according to the application, panel dimensions, connection or hardware requirements where relevant, and project requirements.
If you are not sure which thickness is suitable for your project, you can provide your application and available information first, and Qitianmei can discuss the appropriate panel specification with you.
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What Does Overall Panel Thickness Mean?
Overall Panel Thickness refers to the thickness of the complete bonded aluminum honeycomb panel.
A typical panel construction includes:
Aluminum Face Skin → PU Adhesive → Aluminum Honeycomb Core → PU Adhesive → Aluminum Back Skin
Overall Panel Thickness represents the complete finished panel structure, not only the aluminum skins or the honeycomb core.
The final thickness should be considered together with the complete panel construction and project requirements.
Learn more about panel structure:
→ Structure & MaterialsQitianmei Overall Panel Thickness Range
Qitianmei aluminum honeycomb panels are available with an Overall Panel Thickness of approximately 5–65 mm.
This range does not mean that every thickness is suitable for every application.
The final thickness selection depends on factors such as:
- Application
- Panel dimensions
- Panel construction
- Connection or hardware requirements where relevant
- Project requirements
There is no universal thickness that fits every wall, ceiling, furniture, cabinet or door application.
For available thickness and customization ranges:
→ Sizes & CustomizationFace Skin & Back Skin Thickness
Face Skin and Back Skin are separate specifications within the complete panel construction.
They should be defined independently according to the project requirements.
Back Skin Thickness
The Back Skin Thickness range is:
0.1–2.0 mm
The Back Skin is specified separately from the Face Skin.
Face Skin and Back Skin can use:
- The same thickness
- Different thicknesses
depending on the project requirements.
How Panel Construction Affects Thickness
An aluminum honeycomb panel is a bonded structure consisting of multiple layers.
The complete construction includes:
- Aluminum Face Skin
- PU Adhesive
- Aluminum Honeycomb Core
- PU Adhesive
- Aluminum Back Skin
The relationship between Overall Panel Thickness and the internal structure should be considered as a complete construction.
Aluminum honeycomb foil is approximately 0.03 mm.
However, foil thickness is not the same as core height, and it is not a buyer-selected panel thickness value by itself.
Honeycomb Core Considerations
When discussing the honeycomb core, buyers can provide the information they know, such as:
- Honeycomb core requirement, if known
- Cell designation, if known
- Project-specific core requirements
Current general honeycomb cell designations include:
- 3×3
- 4×4
- 5×5
- 6×6
These are cell designations.
The geometric measurement method should not be assumed from the designation alone. If a project requires specific engineering measurement definitions, this should be separately confirmed.
How to Consider Thickness by Application
Panel thickness should be considered according to the complete application requirements, rather than a fixed thickness table.
Interior Wall Panels
For interior wall applications, thickness selection should consider:
- Wall dimensions
- Panel layout
- Connection or fixing approach
- Panel construction
- Project requirements
There is no universal standard wall thickness.
Learn more about wall applications:
→ Interior Wall PanelsCeiling Panels
For interior ceiling applications, thickness selection should consider:
- Ceiling dimensions
- Module layout
- Selected ceiling system
- Suspension or support requirements
- Openings
- Project requirements
There is no universal standard ceiling thickness.
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→ Ceiling PanelsFurniture & Cabinet Panels
For furniture and cabinet-body applications, 12 / 15 / 18 mm are commonly discussed overall thickness options.
These are not universal standards.
The final panel construction depends on:
- Furniture or cabinet design
- Component dimensions
- Connection method
- Hardware requirements
- Span and usage requirements
- Project requirements
Learn more about furniture and cabinet applications:
→ Furniture & Cabinet PanelsCabinet Doors
Cabinet door thickness should be confirmed according to:
- Door dimensions
- Hinges and hardware
- Panel construction
- Design requirements
- Project requirements
There is no fixed standard cabinet door thickness.
Interior Door Panels
Interior door panel thickness should be confirmed according to:
- Door dimensions
- Hardware requirements
- Design requirements
- Panel construction
- Project requirements
The final construction is determined separately for each project.
Why Core Height Is Not a Simple Subtraction
The final honeycomb core height is confirmed according to the complete panel construction.
Core height should not be calculated simply by:
Overall Panel Thickness − Face Skin Thickness − Back Skin Thickness
This simplified calculation does not represent the complete panel structure because the finished panel also includes adhesive layers and construction-specific factors.
The complete panel design should be confirmed based on the actual project requirements.
How to Choose the Panel Thickness
A practical thickness selection process starts with the application.
01 Identify the Application
Define what the panel will be used for, such as:
- Interior wall panels
- Ceiling panels
- Furniture
- Cabinet bodies
- Cabinet doors
- Interior door panels
- Other interior applications
The application influences the panel construction and the details that need to be confirmed.
02 Confirm Panel Dimensions
Provide the required panel dimensions and layout information where available.
Panel dimensions can affect:
- Panel construction discussion
- Connection requirements
- Project planning
Available size ranges:
→ Sizes & Customization03 Consider Connection, Hardware or System Requirements
Depending on the application, confirm any relevant requirements related to:
- Connection methods
- Hardware
- Supporting systems
- Project-specific details
04 Define Overall Panel Thickness
Confirm the required Overall Panel Thickness according to the complete project requirements.
05 Define Face Skin and Back Skin Thickness Separately
Confirm:
- Face Skin Thickness
- Back Skin Thickness
They can be the same or different depending on the project.
06 Confirm the Complete Panel Construction
Finalize the complete construction, including:
- Aluminum skins
- Honeycomb core
- PU adhesive structure
- Surface requirements
- Processing requirements where applicable
What If You Do Not Know the Required Thickness?
You do not need to finalize every specification before contacting Qitianmei.
If some specifications are not yet decided, provide the information already available, such as:
- Application
- Panel dimensions
- Intended use
- Layout or design information
- Connection or hardware requirements if known
- Other project requirements
The panel thickness, skin selection, core requirements and complete construction can then be discussed according to the project.
Learn more about specification preparation:
→ How to Specify Aluminum Honeycomb PanelsPrepare an inquiry:
→ Request QuoteRelated Product & Technical Resources
Aluminum Honeycomb Panel
Understand the product structure and applications.
→ Aluminum Honeycomb PanelSizes & Customization
Review available panel dimensions and customization options.
→ Sizes & CustomizationStructure & Materials
Learn more about aluminum skins, honeycomb core and panel construction.
→ Structure & MaterialsSurface Finishes
Explore finish and appearance options.
→ Surface FinishesHow to Specify Aluminum Honeycomb Panels
Learn how to prepare a complete panel specification.
→ How to Specify Aluminum Honeycomb PanelsSample Ordering
Review physical samples for material, structure and surface confirmation.
→ Sample OrderingReady to Define Your Panel Specification?
If you already know your application and requirements, Qitianmei can help you define the appropriate aluminum honeycomb panel specification.
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