Stone Honeycomb Panel

Lightweight Natural Stone Honeycomb Panels for Exterior Facade & Interior Systems

 

Natural Stone Honeycomb Panel integrates a 3 mm to 5 mm thin natural stone veneer (marble, granite, limestone, or travertine) with an aluminum honeycomb backing through high-tensile epoxy bonding. This composite architecture cuts overall weight by up to 70% compared to 20 mm dimensional solid stone while increasing impact resistance and flexural strength.

 

Engineered for high-rise curtain walls, large-span ceilings, and marine interior fit-outs, the panel resolves structural dead-load constraints, eliminates fragile transit breakage, and simplifies installation using standard mechanical rainscreen anchors.

 

 
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    Material:Aluminum3003.5052
    Fire Resistant Level: A1
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  • Sintered- Stone Aluminum Honeycomb Panel
    Total Panel Thickness: 12, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25 mm
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  • Lightweight Stone Honeycomb Panel
    Product Name: Stone Honeycomb Panel
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    Weight: 10-20KG/Square Meter
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  • Honeycomb Stone Cladding
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Product Categories

Exterior Facade Grade Stone Honeycomb Panels

Designed for high-rise ventilated rainscreen facades and exterior cladding. Utilizes marine-grade aluminum alloys and weather-tested structural epoxy to withstand wind pressures and freeze-thaw thermal stress.
Core Material: 3003 H14 / 5052 H34 Aluminum Honeycomb Core
Stone Veneer Thickness: 4 mm - 5 mm Granite, Limestone, or Hard Sandstone
Key Feature: Tested for wind load resistance and thermal cycling with pre-installed kerf slots or invisible rear anchor inserts.

Architectural Interior & Ceiling Grade Panels

Optimized for large-format interior wall linings, elevator cars, and suspended stone ceilings. Delivers the aesthetic of solid stone slabs without requiring heavy structural reinforcement.
Core Material: Lightweight Aluminum Honeycomb Core with Fiberglass Interlayers
Stone Veneer Thickness: 3 mm - 4 mm Marble, Travertine, or Onyx
Key Feature: Calibrated thin profile suitable for flush door panels, translucent features (Onyx series), and lightweight ceiling grids.

Materials & Specifications

 

 

Technical Parameter

Metric Specification

Test Standard / Method

Total Panel Thickness

10 mm - 50 mm (Standard: 15 mm, 20 mm, 25 mm)

ISO 1923

Stone Veneer Thickness

3 mm - 5 mm (Granite, Marble, Limestone, Travertine)

ASTM C1354

Aluminum Facing Foil

0.8 mm - 1.0 mm (3003 H14 / 5052 H34 Alloy)

EN 485

Area Weight

12 kg/m2 - 20 kg/m2 (at 20 mm overall thickness)

ASTM C271

Aluminum Core Cell Size

1/4 inch, 3/8 inch (Foil Thickness: 0.05 mm - 0.08 mm)

Manufacturer Standard

Bonding Adhesive

Two-component Structural Epoxy Resin

ASTM D1002

Flexural Strength

Greater than or equal to 18.5 MPa

ASTM C880

Skin-to-Core Peel Strength

Greater than or equal to 50 N.mm/mm

ASTM D1781

Wind Load Capacity

Up to 6.0 kPa (Project Specific)

ASTM E330

Fire Reaction Rating

Class A / Class A2-s1, d0

ASTM E84 / EN 13501-1

Freeze-Thaw Resistance

100 Cycles (-40 degrees C to +80 degrees C) No Delamination

ASTM C666

 

Applications

High-Rise Exterior Facades & Rainscreens

Curtains walls, column covers, spandrels, and soffits where solid 30 mm stone exceeds structural weight limits.

Luxury Interior Cladding & Elevator Linings

Five-star hotel lobbies, feature walls, suspended ceilings, and elevator car walls requiring rapid dry-hang installation.

Marine Interiors & Modular Construction

Yacht cabins, cruise ship public spaces, modular bathroom pods, and renovated heritage building facades.

 

OEM / Customization Capabilities
Stone Selection & Sourcing:
Direct block selection for shade matching and vein alignment
Surface Finishes: Polished, Honed, Flamed, Bush-hammered, Sandblasted, Leathered
Anti-stain and hydrophobic surface sealers applied prior to packing
Edge Detailing & Mechanical Machining:
Factory-milled 45-degree mitered corners for monolithic stone edges
Edge wrapping (stone veneer wrapped around panel edges to conceal aluminum core)
Pre-drilled rear anchor holes (Undercut anchor / Invisible bracket system)
Custom Panel Sizing & Tolerances:
Maximum Panel Size: Up to 1500 x 3000 mm (subject to stone block dimensions)
Length & Width Tolerance: +/- 1.0 mm
Panel Thickness Tolerance: +/- 0.5 mm
Diagonal Variance: Less than or equal to 1.5 mm

 

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Quality Control & Manufacturing Process

Production Workflow
Natural Stone Block Selection & Gang-Saw Slicing
Slab Calibrating, Drying & Epoxy Barrier Application (Prevents Bleeding)
Automated Vacuum-Assisted Epoxy Lamination with Aluminum Honeycomb
Twin-Slab Splitting & Surface Polishing / Honing
CNC Cutting to Shop Drawing Dimensions & Edge Processing
Dry-Lay Color Matching, Inspection & Export Packaging
Core Manufacturing Controls

Epoxy Penetration Barrier Treatment:
To prevent resin migration and water-spot discoloration on marble and porous limestone, stone slabs receive a breathable anti-bleed primer before epoxy lamination.

Vacuum Pressure Lamination:
Lamination occurs inside temperature-controlled vacuum presses. Balanced pressure distribution eliminates air pockets between the stone skin and aluminum core, maintaining skin-to-core peel strength above 50 N.mm/mm.

Factory Quality Verification Testing:
Every batch undergoes structural verification:
Dry-Lay Alignment Test: Panels are laid out in a 1:1 factory floor setup to verify vein continuity, color consistency, and gap tolerances.

Pull-Off Adhesion Testing: Destructive sample testing on every 500 m2 batch to confirm resin cure integrity.

Dimensional Calibration: Laser measurement across diagonals to prevent field fitment issues during exterior dry-hanging.

 

 

Packaging & Delivery

Individual Protection: Protective PE film on polished stone faces, separated by expanded polyethylene (EPE) foam sheets.

Crate Construction: Fully enclosed fumigated wooden crates reinforced with internal timber bracing and steel outer strapping.

Moisture Control: Desiccant bags and waterproof plastic shrink wrapping inside each crate to prevent condensation staining.

 

Shipping Container Allocation (1220 x 2440 x 20 mm Panels):

20 mm Panel Thickness: Approx. 1100 m2 / 20ft GP Container (Weight-limited)

Crate Configuration: Vertical or horizontal rack loading based on panel dimensions and site unloading capabilities.

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FAQ

 

 

Q: How does Stone Honeycomb Panel compare to 20 mm solid stone regarding weight and impact resistance?

A: A 20 mm solid granite slab weighs roughly 55 kg/m2 and breaks easily under low impact. A 20 mm Stone Honeycomb Panel (5 mm stone + 15 mm honeycomb backing) weighs approximately 16 kg/m2—a 70% reduction. The aluminum core absorbs flexural stress, yielding up to 60 times higher impact resistance than unreinforced solid stone.

Q: What adhesive is used, and how does it perform in freeze-thaw or tropical environments?

A: Panels use high-grade two-component epoxy adhesive developed for structural composite applications. The adhesive bond is tested under 100 freeze-thaw cycles (-40 degrees C to +80 degrees C) and accelerated moisture aging tests without reduction in peel strength or joint delamination.

Q: How are Stone Honeycomb Panels installed on exterior curtain walls?

A: Panels are installed using aluminum interlocking clip systems or undercut anchor bolts attached to the rear aluminum skin. The panel edges can be pre-milled with continuous kerf slots or fitted with concealed hanging brackets, allowing rapid dry-hang assembly onto standard sub-framing without wet mortar.

Q: How do you handle color and vein variation inherent in natural stone?

A: We source stone from single quarry blocks for large projects. Before final cutting, slabs undergo a factory dry-lay process where panels are laid flat, photographed, and assigned a grid layout sequence matching the architect's elevation plans. Installation tags are attached to the back of each panel.

Q: Will moisture or adhesive bleed through thin marble or limestone surfaces?

A: No. Porous stones receive a non-staining surface sealant and an epoxy barrier film before core lamination. This prevents moisture, alkalis, and epoxy resins from migrating to the finished stone surface, preventing efflorescence, darkening, or yellowing.

Q: What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) and production lead time for custom projects?

A: Standard Project MOQ: 300 m2 per stone type.
Shop Drawing & Sample Approval Lead Time: 7 to 10 calendar days.
Production Lead Time: 20 to 25 calendar days after shop drawing approval and deposit receipt for 20ft container loads.

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