BCP creates feature wall with new direct print option for aluminium honeycomb panels 

BCP has added an additional option to their range of finishes, with the ability to print graphics directly onto the aluminium skin’s surface. With the direct print surface finish, panels can either be completely covered or left transparent in areas allowing the aluminium to remain visible and producing a striking effect. BCP's aluminium composite [...]

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Curved aluminium honeycomb composite panels

As well as flat aluminium composite panels, BCP also produce lightweight and durable curved aluminium honeycomb composite panels. They can be engineered to be extremely strong and supportive, yet not add excess weight. Their durability also means they are able to withstand a large amount of interaction with external forces while still remaining in [...]

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Customising composite panels with unique surfaces, inserts, edging, folding and joining methods

BCP’s aluminium honeycomb composite panels can be customised in multiple ways, such as fitting composite panel inserts, and are often used by bespoke furniture manufacturers, looking for unique materials. The panels come with a high mill finish as standard but can be polished, coloured or supplied in a tread pattern. A wide range of [...]

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Custom made vacuum tables by UK based manufacturer BCP

BCP has been manufacturing custom made vacuum tables since 1988 and has built up a worldwide reputation in the field. Our custom made vacuum tables are all made in-house from our Cambridgeshire based headquarters and production facilities and are distributed worldwide. BCP’s expertise combined with a dedication to quality and an ability to meet [...]

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High Pressure Laminate (HPL) in the railway industry

High Pressure Laminate (HPL) is made by fusing layers of cellulose fibres (paper) and phenolic resins together under intense heat and high pressure. The thermosetting process converts the phenolic resins into plastic and the cellulose fibres into one single laminated sheet with one decorative side. High Pressure Laminate is known for being a versatile, [...]

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Accessible rail transport: Universal Accessible Toilet (UAT) modules

As outlined by the Department for Transport (DfT) all UK rolling stock will be required to comply with the Technical Specification for Interoperability for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM-TSI) legislation by 1 January 2020*. “The PRM-TSI applies to all trains used on the interoperable rail system, which comprises the major lines of all Network [...]

By |2024-02-08T15:24:18+00:00October 14th, 2019|Blogs|Comments Off on Accessible rail transport: Universal Accessible Toilet (UAT) modules

Innovative surface materials for architecture and interior design applications

Aside from our standard aluminium honeycomb panels, BCP also have the capability to manufacture a range of innovative surface materials which can be used in domestic, public and commercial building applications. These eye-catching decorative composite panels provide architects and interior designers with unique surface solutions, inspired by the beauty of natural light. By placing [...]

By |2024-02-08T15:24:18+00:00September 6th, 2019|Blogs|Comments Off on Innovative surface materials for architecture and interior design applications

All about aluminium: Properties, uses and manufacture

Aluminium is strong, lightweight and sustainable making it perfect for a wide range of uses. Here are some interesting facts about this material. Aluminium is the most abundant metal on our planet, making up 8.1% of the Earth's outer crust. It is also the third most plentiful chemical element - only oxygen and silicon [...]

By |2024-02-08T15:24:18+00:00August 13th, 2019|Blogs|Comments Off on All about aluminium: Properties, uses and manufacture

Manufacturing bespoke furniture with aluminium honeycomb composite panels

BCP’s aluminium honeycomb composite panels can be used to manufacture bespoke furniture including tables, shelves, doors and cupboards. Manufactured with an aluminium honeycomb core and two alloy skins (in most cases aluminium), our panels are made with a high mill finish as standard but can also be polished, coloured or supplied in tread pattern [...]

By |2024-02-08T15:24:18+00:00July 2nd, 2019|Blogs|Comments Off on Manufacturing bespoke furniture with aluminium honeycomb composite panels

Aluminium honeycomb core manufacturing process

BCP’s composite panels are manufactured by bonding aluminium honeycomb core in between two skins. The outer skins are most commonly made of materials such as aluminium, wood, formica and laminates but a wide variety of surfaces can be applied. Aluminium honeycomb core is highly desirable due to its incredibly high strength to weight ratio. [...]

By |2024-02-08T15:24:18+00:00June 4th, 2019|Blogs|Comments Off on Aluminium honeycomb core manufacturing process
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