Dustin Smith / 314.489.2374 [email protected]

Surf(x) 3D Laminates vs. HPL comparison & Membrane press technology
Dustin Smith / 314.489.2374
[email protected]
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Design Benefits
The Membrane Press Process
Technical Information
Why OMNOVA Laminates
• Flexible Laminate for
contoured edges
• No edge banding
• Durability, improved
aesthetics in a cost effective
solution
Basic Materials
3D Laminate
3D Laminate
(Rigid Thermofoil RTF)
Top layer
Base layer
Top coat
Primer
Membrane Press Process
A.
B.
Basic Materials
Pressing Process
Membrane Press Process
A.
Basic Materials
3D or Surf(x) Laminate (Rigid Thermofoil)
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
Thermo Fused Melamine backing
Adhesives
B.
Press Process
Basic Materials
Medium Density Fiberboard MDF
• Manufactured with 100%
recyled or recovered fibers.
• Double refined for superior
surface quality
• Thermo Fused Melamine
backing
Basic Materials
Adhesive
Base Adhesive
Æ
Mixed with Æ
Hardener
Creates Heat Resistance and Bond Strength
Pressing Process
to CNC Router
From CAD Drawing
Pressing Process
Glue Application
Pressing Process
Covering the parts with Laminate
Pressing Process
Membrane Pressing
Pressing Process
Hot off the Press
Sealed Openings
Technical Information
NEMA Testing
Dimensional Parameters
Cleaning and Maintenance
NEMA
Abrasion and Scratch Resistance
NEMA
Impact Resistance
Stain Resistance
Class A Fire-rating
Test Summary
Typical Values
HPL
High Performance RTF
Burnish Mar
Moderate
None-Slight
Hoffman Scratch
400 g
1000 g
NEMA Wear
400 cycles
1400 cycles
NEMA Stain
Stain 1-10 = NE
Stain 1-10 = Mod
NEMA Cleanability
10
13
> 118 in
NEMA Ball Impact
50 in (HGS)
20 in (VSG)
Surf(x) Benefits:
• Dimensional Flexibility – Continuous, seamless construction allows for
freedom to create custom shapes and edge designs. Customers can design
both horizontal and vertical components without the need to coordinate edge
banding materials. Edge banding/T-molding can chip/crack and separate
from the primary surface over time. In addition, edge banding creates
unattractive seams that can harbor dirt or other contaminates as compared
seamless to pressed parts.
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Increased Durability – Surf(x) provides a overall higher level of durability
when compared to other thermofoil products in the marketplace specifically in
marring and stain resistance. The more durable performance provides a
longer lasting, “like new” appearance over time.
•
Impact Resistant – Surf(x) will not crack, chip or break as compared to HPL.
With excellent impact performance, it allows end users to utilize surf(x) in
areas where impact resistance is important to maintain integrity of the
surface.
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Stain Resistant and Cleanability – Surf(x) products provide an excellent
level of stain resistance to many common chemicals and substances found in
the general office, home and medical environment. Stain resistant
performance is comparable to HPL, with acetone being the primary
differentiator between the two. In addition, Surf(x) provides for easy clean up,
many times with just soap and water.
Why OMNOVA Laminates?
• Large selection of stock products – 65 Surf(x), 60 3D
• Domestic production (quick lead time).
• Internal design staff and thousands of designs to choose from (wood grains, solid
colors and abstracts).
• HPL / TFM color matching program
Precision Color matching
• Easily coordinate design, color and grain across multiple constructions.
• Reduce development time by selecting pre-matched patterns. No need to hunt for
matching patterns among varies manufactures –or settle for “almost”.
View OMNOVA products at the Design Center @ www.omnova.com
• Technical data, high resolution pictures, order samples and HPL / TFM cross
reference.