For printers and sign makers producing high volumes of graphics, the right combination of substrate and finishing equipment can make a significant difference to productivity, consistency and overall job quality.
That is why we are delighted to see Multipanel’s new Alupanel IMPACT ACP being cut on the Keencut SteelTrak. Together, they offer a highly practical solution for printers seeking a reliable, cost-effective workflow for signage and display applications. It is also great to celebrate the combination of two UK-manufactured products.
Alupanel IMPACT: Designed for Everyday Print Production
Alupanel IMPACT has been developed specifically for high-volume sign, print and display projects where cost competitiveness and reliable performance are important. It is intended for flat applications such as signs, displays and everyday graphics, making it well suited to short- and medium-term installations.
The 3mm aluminium composite panel features a smooth, flat and uniform surface designed for direct-to-substrate digital printing and consistent ink adhesion. With a 0.18mm skin, Alupanel IMPACT is a lightweight and highly cost-competitive new option for sign, display and print businesses.
Multipanel also highlights Alupanel IMPACT’s lightweight, rigid construction, UV resistance, and clean easy-peel protective film. The panel uses a 100% recycled LDPE core and can be fully recycled after use. For print businesses, that combination means a substrate designed to deliver a professional finished appearance while remaining cost-effective for volume work.
SteelTrak: Turning Alupanel IMPACT Panels Into Finished Products
Once a printed Alupanel IMPACT panel is ready for finishing, accurate cutting becomes critical.
The Keencut SteelTrak is designed for high-production cutting of rigid and semi-rigid materials, including aluminium composite panels up to 3mm. Its cutting head cuts ACM/ACP in a single pass, producing a clean, safe-to-touch edge without dust or sparks.
Rather than adding multiple finishing stages to clean edges, the SteelTrak cuts and finishes the material in one movement. No scrapings to remove and no additional cleaning processes.
Accuracy That Supports Consistent Production
For printers producing multiple Alupanel IMPACT panels to the same specification, the SteelTrak’s pressure-sensitive clamp, sightline strip and squaring arm achieve fast, accurate alignment. The result is a simpler finishing workflow where multiple boards are rapidly cut to the same dimensions. The SteelTrak also requires no programming or power and is operated by a single user.
SteelTrak and Alupanel IMPACT: A Strong Combination for Sign makers
The benefits are clear.
For printers, sign makers and display specialists, Alupanel IMPACT and Keencut SteelTrak bring together two important parts of the production process: a reliable, cost-effective print substrate and a professional cutting solution designed for high-volume production.
This is a combination built around the needs of modern print and sign businesses—quality, consistency, productivity, and safety.
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