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15th March 2019

36/8 – A Compliant Alternative to Brick Slip Systems

Brick Slip Systems, Materials

ACS Reintroduces 36/8 Suspended Brick Soffit Systems For many years, ACS manufactured the 36/8 Chan...

23rd October 2018

Plastic

Materials

ACS uses a high-density plastic for our thermal shims. The composition of the plastic reduces therma...

23rd October 2018

Bitumen Paint

Materials

Solvent-based bitumen paint forms an odourless and taint free film barrier to prevent the corrosion...

23rd October 2018

Neoprene

Materials

Neoprene is a synthetic rubber which is chemically stable and maintains flexibility over a wide rang...

23rd October 2018

Red Oxide

Materials

Red oxide is a painted finish which can be applied to mild steel or stainless to prevent corrosion....

23rd October 2018

Hot Dipped Galvanisation

Materials

Hot-dip galvanisation is a form of galvanisation. It is the process of coating iron and steel with z...

23rd October 2018

Mild Steel

Materials

Mild steel (iron-containing a small percentage of carbon, strong and tough but not readily tempered)...

16th October 2018

316 Stainless Steel

Materials

What is 316 stainless steel? 316 stainless steel or A1 as it is widely known is the second most com...

16th October 2018

304 Stainless Steel

Materials

What is 304 stainless steel? 304 stainless steel or A2 as its widely known, is the most common stai...