Zoom Eurolight Brochure
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Zoom Eurolight Brochure
LIGHTWEIGHT SOLUTIONS WITH ZOOM® → 38 mm & 50 mm EUROLIGHT® boards 2012 – 2016 www.egger.com/zoom 02 EGGER EUROLIGHT ® DESIGNED TO SOLVE YOUR EVERYDAY HEADACHES Eurolight® ticks all the right boxes Make life easier with EUROLIGHT ® lightweight boards Headache 1 – More pressure than ever on budgets Headache 3 – An increased focus on health and safety and deadlines in the workplace EUROLIGHT can save you time and money when a 38 mm The trend for thicker materials can often result in very or 50 mm panel is required, as there is no need to bond heavy components and makes complying with manual multiple materials together. Further cost savings can be handling guidelines difficult. EUROLIGHT ® solves this made during installation as less manpower is required to issue as it is up to 60 % lighter than its equivalent lift the components. thickness in chipboard. Headache 2 – Rising raw material and logistic costs Headache 4 – Sourcing materials with strong EUROLIGHT can help you save on material costs and environmental credentials because of its lower weight can also improve transport All EGGER products are sustainably sourced, but thanks to capacities by up to 35 %. its recycled cardboard honeycomb core EUROLIGHT ® also ® ® benefits from using up to 60 % less wood compared to chipboard. EGGER EUROLIGHT ® 03 EGGER EUROLIGHT ® is a composite board made from extremely strong 8 mm EUROSPAN ® chipboard top and bottom surface layers, combined with a light, yet robust cardboard honeycomb core. This brochure has been designed to make the transition from working with chipboard and MDF to lightweight boards as easy as possible. Included in your brochure... → On pages 4–13 we hope to provide you with sources of inspiration. → The new EUROLIGHT ® product and decor range is presented on pages 14–23. → To help get you started we’ll introduce a selection of application ideas and fittings information on pages 24–37. → In case you need them, simple and straightforward technical information and processing guidelines can be found on pages 38–46. Outst andin g s t re n gth an d stabil ity! As with all ZOOM® products we can also offer you a comprehensive range of services to support you with your projects, see page 47 for further details. 04 So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique? 01 so what makes EUROLIGHT® UNIQUE? EUROLIGHT® has all the characteristics of a modern wood based panel, it’s strong yet lightweight, environmentally sustainable, is perfect for the integration of technology and offers a premium look with a high perceived value. So whether you’re an architect or interior designer, shopfitter or furniture manufacturer, we believe there’s something of interest for you. Over the coming pages we would like to present these key product benefits in more detail, which we hope will inspire you to use EUROLIGHT® in your next project. Be inspired by the wide range of EUROLIGHT® case studies on our website: www.egger.com/eurolight So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique? 05 06 So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique? strong yet Lightweight Being light doesn’t have to mean weak. EUROLIGHT® is as strong and stable as they come. Such a stool would be too heavy if made from chipboard or MDF, yet EUROLIGHT® isn’t so light that it feels unsubstantial and low quality. The perfect weight to value ratio. Reduce the health risks Lightening the load can save both It has excellent bending strength, associated with lifting fabrication time and manpower. thanks to its honeycomb core Client demands for chunky furniture construction and is easy to machine usually requires several boards to be and edge, with most applications bonded together—not so with 38 mm requiring no special fittings. heavy units. and 50 mm EUROLIGHT boards, which ® are 60 % lighter than the equivalent This combination of high strength and thickness of MDF or chipboard. low weight presents you with a unique range of application possibilities, And with less weight, manoeuvrability from long expansive shelving units to is improved and lifting is less mobile seating and benches. demanding. So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique? Save time and manpower. 38 mm and 50 mm boards are now easier to manoeuvre and less demanding to lift, often requiring just 1 person 07 08 So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique? ENVIRONmENTALLY SUSTAINAbLE With sustainability high on the agenda within the furniture and interior design industries, EUROLIGHT® has a number of strong environmental credentials. EUROLIGHT® epitomises our philosophy of creating more from wood A more effective use of wood. With increased competition and rising prices, wood is under increasing 1 m3 pressure as a raw material. Protecting this unique raw material calls for innovation, which is one of the main reasons why we developed When working with thicker boards, the environmental impact of opting for EUROLIGHT® rather than bonding multiple chipboards or MDF boards together is significant. 1 m3 of wood can be used to produce either 25 m2 of 38 mm Chipboard or 60 m2 of 38 mm EUROLIGHT®. → EUROLIGHT®. 25 m2 38 mm chipboard → solid wood 60 m2 38 mm EUROLIGHT® So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique? 09 Sustainable materials Sustainable forestry is a top priority for EGGER. For the production of wood-based materials, EGGER only uses residual wood of a selected quality from local sawmills, as well as suitable recycled wood. Within the chain of custody, we are able to supply EUROLIGHT® boards with PEFC* and / or FSC** certification depending on the availability of wood. Reduced CO2 Because of its lower weight, EUROLIGHT® can help you save on logistic costs and help the environment, as you can make better using of transport capacities (by up to 35 %) and improve fuel efficiencies. Fully recyclable EUROLIGHT® can also be recycled at the end of its product lifecycle and used again back through our production process. * PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes) ** FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) PEFC/04-31-0552 Promoting Sustainable Forest Management www.pefc.org EUROLIGHT® Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are available to download on our website www.egger.com/downloads 10 So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique? Integrate clever lighting systems into the honeycomb core. INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY The integration of technology within furniture and interior design continues to gather momentum. EURO L and te IGHT ® chnol the pe ogy – rfect comb inatio n! So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique? 11 Unslightly wires and cables can now be hidden with ease. With low operating temperatures and a lifetime of up to 50,000 hours, LED lights are a perfect solution. Gone are the days of exposed wires. Due to the sandwich construction, all of the cables and wiring can be routed directly through the honeycomb core where it is effectively invisible. Lighting, power sockets, charging stations, speakers or even iPod docking solutions can be integrated into the EUROLIGHT® core, which opens up a host of new design possibilities. 12 So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique? High perceived value Current interior design trends demand the use of thicker materials to convey contemporary design and high quality. Why use real wood when our reproductions now look so realistic? In the current economic climate it whilst EUROLIGHT® Painting Grade is crucial to provide clients with (GFE) is available for projects, which solutions which offer added value require the boards to be sprayed or at a competitive price point. The lacquered. great advantage of EUROLIGHT® is that it looks contemporary, substantial Our EUROLIGHT® Decor collection and premium, yet is both light and consists of 24 designs with high quality inexpensive. melamine faced chipboard surface layers. This is a pre-bonded finished To ensure this premium look is matched material and no further fabrication with a premium finish, the ZOOM® costs such as bonding are required EUROLIGHT® collection includes 3 (except edging). different surface options. EUROLIGHT® Raw is perfect for applications which See pages 14–23 for further details on require a laminate or veneered surface, our EUROLIGHT® product range. So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique? 13 38 mm and 50 mm EUROLIGHT® can be used to create high quality, modern furniture. Value Engineering The decors in the EUROLIGHT® range are also available in a wide variety of other materials such as EURODEKOR® MFC and EGGER Laminate in exactly the same decor and texture. This product offer ensures that you no longer need to over specify by bonding laminates onto every surface to achieve a consistent look. This means the products are fit for purpose and can help you save costs, without compromising on design. Co-ordinate the right materials to achieve your look for less. 14 Products, decors & availability 02 Products, Decors and Availability Tired of being let down by poor product availability? Our EUROLIGHT® is readily available and held in stock by both ourselves and our network of distributors, ensuring you get the product when you need it. VDS Profi can help you visualise your ideas. Upload your own photos and place any ZOOM® decor into them. www.egger.com/vds Products, decors & availability 15 16 Products, decors & availability EUROLIGHT® Raw bonded with EGGER Laminate, F633 ST15 Grey Brown Metallo EUROLIGHT® Raw For those looking for a broader choice of decors, EUROLIGHT® Raw with its high quality chipboard surface, is perfect for bonding laminates or veneers onto. We have a diverse range of over 200 Laminates available to choose from as part of the ZOOM® Collection. Laminate bonded EUROLIGHT® is ideal for areas which require additional durability or resistance to moisture. Products, decors & availability 17 Image kindly supplied by Galerie Révélatio, 50 mm EUROLIGHT® Painting Grade, painted to RAL 9005 EUROLIGHT® Painting Grade (GFE) When you have a project that requires a specific colour, we can also offer EUROLIGHT® boards with a special painting grade finish (GFE). These boards can be painted or lacquered and is perfect for projects which require specific corporate colours or a specific RAL, Pantone or NCS reference. DD, PUR, Acrylic and Water based lacquers are recommended. 2 mm ABS edging is suggested for the finishing of the boards as it can be sanded down and then painted / lacquered. 18 Products, decors & availability EUROLIGHT® is ideal for a wide range of commercial applications including retail displays. EUROLIGHT® DECOR Our EUROLIGHT® Decor collection consists of 24 designs with high quality Melamine Faced Chipboard (MFC) surface layers. This is a pre-bonded, finished material which requires no further fabrication except edging. Matching ABS edging is available for all 24 decors in 42 mm and 54 mm widths. Products, decors & availability H3058 ST22 Mali Wenge 19 Our deep linear ST22 texture INNOVATIVE DECORS COmbINED wITH INNOVATIVE TEXTURES The quality and realism of our decors continues to reach touchable, more tactile and ultimately more natural. ST10 new standards. H3058 ST22 Mali Wenge is one of the most Authentic is a rough matt texture used on new authentic saw 3 dimensional, realistic exotic woods we’ve ever produced, cut oak – H1145 ST10 Natural Bardolino Oak. ST22, our whilst H3778 ST9 Natural Caribbean Walnut is a real eye- deep linear texture, is featured on 5 decors including the very catcher, which look and feels like a real wood veneer. popular H1476 ST22 Champagne Avola and H3090 ST22 Our focus has been to make our surface finishes more Driftwood. zOOm® pRODUCT RANGE The decors in the EUROLIGHT® range are also available in a wide variety of other EGGER products. The icons below are used to show which products are available in which decors. More detailed information regarding delivery times can be found in the ZOOM® delivery list. EUROLIGHT® Lightweight Boards EURODEKOR® Melamine Faced Chipboard Laminates Laminates in Door Format ABS Edging For vertical use, Pearlescent Decor The best impression for each decor In this brochure, all ZOOM® decors are shown at a scale of 1:1. To provide you with a better impression of our woodgrains which have lots of character, we’ve also included a scan from a 900 × 600 mm board. For further decor scan sizes of all ZOOM® decors, please visit www.egger.com/zoom. Do you need decor scans for your CAD software? Just contact your sales representative to receive the ZOOM® DVD. Ne e d s amp a le? www .egge r.com /shop 20 Products, decors & availability F275 ST9 Dark Concrete h3078 ST22 Hacienda White h1424 ST22 Woodline Cream h1277 ST9 Light Lakeland Acacia h1887 ST9 Natural Starnberg Maple h1476 ST22 Champagne Avola h1334 ST9 Light Ferrara Oak h1145 ST10 Natural Bardolino Oak Products, decors & availability h1615 Romana Cherry h3775 ST9 Light Tennessee Walnut h3778 ST9 Natural Caribbean Walnut h3128 ST15 Natural Plum h3704 ST15 Tobacco Aida Walnut h1599 ST15 Chocolate Tyrolean Beech ST9 h3058 ST22 Mali Wenge h3090 ST22 Driftwood 21 22 Products, decors & availability W980 ST2 Platinum White W1000 ST9 Premium White U104 ST15 Alabaster U708 ST15 Light Grey U727 ST9 Stone Grey U741 ST9 Lava U961 ST2 Graphite F509 ST2 Aluminium Whites GFE SM Painting Grade W980 ST2 Platinum White W1000 ST9 Premium White solid decors U104 ST15Alabaster U708 ST15 Light Grey U727 ST9 Stone Grey U741 ST9Lava U961 ST2Graphite Wood repoductions H1145 ST10 Natural Bardolino Oak H1277 ST9 Light Lakeland Acacia H1334 ST9 Light Ferrara Oak H1424 ST22 Woodline Cream H1476 ST22 Champagne Avola H1599 ST15 Chocolate Tyrolean Beech H1615 ST9 Romana Cherry H1887 ST9 Natural Starnberg H3058 ST22 Mali Wenge H3078 ST22 Hacienda White H3090 ST22Driftwood H3128 ST15 Natural Plum H3704 ST15 Tobacco Aida Walnut H3775 Light Tennessee Walnut ST9 H3778 ST9 Natural Caribbean Walnut Material repoductions F275 ST9 F509 ST2Aluminum Eurolight ® Raw Dark Concrete 0.8 EGGER ABS Edging 0.8 200 m 75 m 54 × 2 42 × 2 42 × 0.8 31 × 2 23 × 2 23 × 0.8 22 × 0.4 (* 23 × 0.4) 2350 × 1310 MED FLEX 0.6 2150 × 1020 8, 16, 18, 10, 12,22, 19, 25 28, 30,32, 38 3050 × 1310 38 50 2800 × 1310 2800 × 2070 Pearlescent Decor Further sizes and thickness are available upon request. 2800 × 2070 All measures in millimeters 2150 × 950 Only for vertical use Pearlescent Decor Off the roll available from 2000 × 1310 MED Available EGGER Laminates EURODEKOR® Melamine Faced Boards E1 P2 CE EUROLIGHT® Lightweight Boards 25 m 24 Some ideas to get you started... 03 Some ideas to get you started... The most difficult thing about working with new materials is knowing where to start, which is why we have put together a number of straightforward application ideas to make working with EUROLIGHT® as simple as possible. A wide range of applications can all be achieved using today’s machinery and standard fitting solutions. Alternatively, by inserting frames, wooden blocks or innovative bonding dowels/inserts into your EUROLIGHT® boards, the surface layers become joined together (mechanically or chemically) to create a homogenous panel which opens up a host of new application possibilities to you. Something we haven’t answered? Send us an email and we’ll try to answer your questions quickly and efficiently (see back cover for email addresses). Some ideas to get you started... 25 26 Some ideas to get you started... cladding The easiest way to integrate EUROLIGHT® into your ideas is to use the material to clad around existing carcassing. Image kindly supplied by Omega. EUROLIGHT® Raw bonded with EGGER Laminate, H3081 ST22 Hacienda Black, combined with H3078 ST22 Hacienda White EURODEKOR® MFC doors Butt Joint The most common way of joining EUROLIGHT®, due to speed and simplicity, is to use a butt joint. Manufacturers and fabricators can join the lightweight boards EURODEKOR® MFC (with their 8 mm high density surface layers) directly using commercial wood adhesive, as the carcass provides the necessary support and stability. To secure the EUROLIGHT® boards in place simply fix standard chipboard screws from the inside 38 mm or 50 mm EUROLIGHT® of the carcass. Mitre Joint In this particular application mitre joints can also be made by using the same method as above. EURODEKOR® MFC N.B. For applications which don’t have the support of a carcass underneath, we recommend the use of frames. Chipboard frames can be inserted and then cut and glued into a mitre afterwards. The advantage of this method is that it 38 mm or 50 mm EUROLIGHT® provides even greater stability through gluing the entire surface. See page 44–45 for more information. Some ideas to get you started... 27 Many companies use this method when starting out with EUROLIGHT® as you can use the same standardised methods of carcass construction and there is no need to retest the product as the structure and integrity of the carcass remains the same. 38 mm or 50 mm EUROLIGHT® EURODEKOR® MFC 50 mm EUROLIGHT® Decor - H3058 ST22 Mali Wenge Fixings Screws Standard Chipboard Screws Add additional value to your furniture with chunky, modern cladding. 28 Some ideas to get you started... Joining EUROLIGHT® to MFC Another easy way to start using EUROLIGHT® is to combine the product with EURODEKOR® MFC Image kindly supplied by Laufen featuring H3090 ST22 Driftwood 50 mm EUROLIGHT® Decor 38 mm or 50 mm EUROLIGHT® Furniture tops To create the chunky look many companies at present either bond 2 boards together or use 25 mm chipboard or MDF, which instantly makes the furniture very heavy and difficult to move. Wooden dowels By switching various elements to 38 mm or 50 mm Eurolight ® boards, the furniture not only becomes much lighter but a thicker and ultimately higher value appearance becomes possible. EURODEKOR® MFC Some ideas to get you started... 29 Shelving The high density surface layers mean that no special fittings are required. Traditional cam & dowels (with a 5 mm Euroscrew thread) ensure an excellent hold. 38 mm or 50 mm EUROLIGHT® Cam and dowel (with 5 mm Euroscrew thread) EURODEKOR® MFC EUROLIGHT® Decor, H3078 ST22 Hacienda White, with matching Fixings EURODEKOR® MFC shelves Hidden Standard wooden dowels Standard wooden biscuits Visible Cam & Dowel (with 5 mm Euroscrew thread) No special fittings are required with this solution. 30 Some ideas to get you started... EUROLIGHT® Decor, F509 ST2 Aluminium, combined with EURODEKOR® MFC doors, H3090 ST22 Driftwood and U532 ST15 Petrol JOINING EUROLIGHT® TO EUROLIGHT® EUROLIGHT® can be used to effortlessly create high value, modern shelving and carcassing. Standard solutions For ease and simplicity, a range of low-cost, readily available fitting solutions have been specifically developed for joining EUROLIGHT® boards together. For hidden fittings solutions please see pages 32–33. To fin d out m ore visit www.h ettich .com o www.h r afele.c om Some ideas to get you started... 31 Internal fittings The 8 mm high density surface layers of EUROLIGHT® means that no special fittings are required and your current hinges, drawer runners, shelf supports and wardrobe rails can still be used. To ensure the best screw holding possible we HÄFELE recommend the use of Euroscrews, such as Häfele’s WARDROBE RAILS Varianta screw or Hettich’s Direct fixing screw. DRAWER RUNNERS Varianta screw SHELF SUPPORTS HETTICH HINGES Direct fixing screw Fixings Hettich – Vb 36 HT Hettich – VB 36 HT 38 (for 38 mm boards) Black: 906 638 9 Grey: 906 686 4 Brown: 907 823 7 White: 907 823 6 Hettich – VB 36 HT 50 (for 50 mm boards) Black: 906 639 1 Grey: 906 686 7 Brown: 907 824 6 White: 907 824 5 Hettich Hettich VB 36 HT Solution Cover cap for 36 HT 38 and 36 HT 50 Nickel plated: 908 130 2 Hettich DU321 connecting bolt: 902 184 7 Häfele Rafix 20 HC Häfele Rafix 20 HC (for 38 mm & 50 mm boards) Brown: 263 18 102 White: 263 18 702 Black: 263 18 302 Nickel plated: 263 18 602 Häfele M20 connecting bolt: 263 20 131 Häfele TAB 20 HC Solution Häfele TAb 20/HC Häfele TAB 20/32 HC (for 38 mm boards) Black: 263 95 332 Nickel plated: 263 95 732 Häfele TAB 20/40 HC (for 50 mm boards) Black: 263 95 335 Nickel plated: 263 95 735 back panels – we recommend routering a 4 mm deep groove into the 8 mm high density surface layer for back panels. Gluing the back panels in place is not required. 32 Some ideas to get you started... Joining EUROLIGHT® to EUROLIGHT® with hidden fittings There are situations where a hidden fitting is required, for example with mid/high end furniture or open shelving units. Image kindly supplied by Espace Industrie. 50 mm EUROLIGHT® Decor H1277 ST9 Light Lakeland Acacia (My Concept Home, Mobi’Design) For these applications we recommend the use of frames or bonding dowels strategically inserted into the Eurolight® board where required. With bonding inserts Invisible fittings are now possible with Hettich’s VB insert which can be used to connect 38 mm or 50 mm lightweight boards with 8 mm surface layers. A simple drilled hole is all that is needed for its use. The glue for the VB insert is applied at two points from which it flows through special glue channels to both surface layers, securing the fitting in place. Some ideas to get you started... With Frames 33 38 mm frames By inserting a 38 mm deep chipboard or MDF frame into 2 sides of the EUROLIGHT® board it is possible to create furniture with hidden fittings as you would do today using biscuits or dowels. Nehl have also developed a solution which requires a 12.5 mm deep groove to be inserted into the 38 mm frame. The fitting has 2 components, one half is fitted inside the groove and the other half attached to the side of the carcass. To attach, simply slide and click in place. Alternatively standard wooden dowels or biscuits could also be used. 38 mm frames As outlined on page 31, hinges, drawer runners and back panels can all be fitted as standard, directly into the 8mm surface layers. 12.5 mm × 12.5 mm 38 mm → 25 mm (for 38 mm EUROLIGHT®) 38 mm (for 50 mm EUROLIGHT®) Fixings with frames Nehl hidden fitting Nehl - hidden fitting solution Upper element: 320038 Base element: 320039 Standard wooden biscuits Standard wooden dowel with bonding insert Hettinject VB insert 38 - 909798 9 50 - 909799 1 Hettich twister screw in dowel To find out more visit www.nehl-beschlaege.de DU 232 T - galvanized 904 786 1 or www.hettich.com DU 232 T - self colour 904 764 4 34 Some ideas to get you started... EUROLIGHT® is perfect for use as room dividers and can be opened and closed with ease. SLIDING/FOLDING/INTERNAL DOORS With EUROLIGHT® even large partitions can be moved without much effort, making structures that ordinarily would not be feasible with thicker materials, now possible. Sliding and Folding doors are very popular At the same time, internal doors are also where space is at a premium. Designers and playing an increasingly important design role manufacturers use them not only to save within modern interiors. space, but also as a design feature. Some ideas to get you started... 35 sliding doors Runner A two sided latitudinal frame is required for the following top running sliding door solutions (for information on how to insert frames see pages 44–45). Bottom Guide Fitting solutions Max. door weight Suitable for Hettich Topline 1210 80 kg 38 mm & 50 mm Hettich Topline 1230 125 kg 38 mm & 50 mm Häfele Hawa Junior 80 80 kg 38 mm & 50 mm Häfele Hawa Junior 120 120 kg 38 mm & 50 mm 38 mm chipboard or MDF frame 38 mm chipboard or MDF frame Runner carriage Folding doors Bonding dowels such as Hettich’s Hettinject or Häfele’s Aerofix (see page 42–43) are required for securing the hinges and runners on for the following folding door solutions: Fitting solutions Max. door weight Suitable for Hettich Wingline 25 kg 38 mm only Häfele Hawa Junior 80 60 kg 38 mm & 50 mm Folding door hinges Internal doors We recommend inserting 65 mm width chipboard or MDF frames along the longitudinal edges of the board to provide 65 mm chipboard or MDF frame support for the locks and hinges. For the top and bottom of the door a 38 mm chipboard or MDF frame is recommended so that the doors can be trimmed to size on site (for information on how to insert frames see pages 44–45). EGGER can also supply EUROLIGHT® with frames already inserted subject to minimum order quantities. For doors requiring a higher level of durability, combine EUROLIGHT® Raw, with one of the 90 decors in our ZOOM® door size laminates range. www.egger.com/zoom 38 mm chipboard or MDF frame 36 Some ideas to get you started... FLOATING SHELVES 38 mm & 50 mm load-bearing, floating shelves with large spans are now possible thanks to the rigidity and strength of EUROLIGHT®. Strong, stable and trend orientated shelving. Some ideas to get you started... 37 With bonding inserts Nehl has developed a bonding insert, which make it possible to construct floating shelves from frameless lightweight boards. Using EUROLIGHT® not only reduces the weight of the shelf, but also increases the loading capacity and spanning distance of the shelves, making the furniture more practical. Before milling out the slots (in accordance with the fitting supplier’s drilling patterns), the EUROLIGHT® boards must first be edged with 2 mm ABS edging to provide rigidity and support for the inserts. The bonding inserts, are then set and glued in place to the back edge of the shelf. Special ducts have been incorporated into systems to allow the glue to adhere to the top and bottom surface layers. Standard metal shelf brackets can be used and fit together with the inserts to automatically lock the shelf in place. Both solutions can To fin d out m ore visit www.n ehlbesch laege .de be secured to all types of walls including brick, concrete and plaster. Fixings Nehl Nehl wall support - 100097 EUROLIGHT® has an excellent Nehl steel pin for wall support - 100098 bending strength thanks to its honeycomb core – see page 46 for the test results. 38 The technical bit... 04 The technical bit... With new products come new questions, which is why we’ve put together a whole host of useful processing advice on everything from cutting and edging to inserting blocks and bonding dowels. Simply scan this QR Code with your camera phone or webcam (using a QR Code reading app) to view our Eurolight® processing video, which includes additional help and advice. www.egger.com/qr-video-eurolight-processing The technical bit... 39 40 The technical bit... Fabricating In addition to the key information shown, more detailed processing information, as well as technical data sheets can be found on our website www.egger.com/eurolight Our state-of-the-art EUROLIGHT® production line Cutting If the EUROLIGHT® boards are cut using horizontal cutting machines that use a pressure bar and slider with pressure grippers, the pressure applied by the grippers must either be decreased or shims inserted close to the grippers to ensure the pressure is distributed more evenly. The maximum compressive rigidity of EUROLIGHT® is 0.15 N/mm2 (1.5 kg/cm2). When cutting EUROLIGHT®, chips occasionally fall into the honeycomb core. These should be removed before edging the boards. Drilling EUROLIGHT® can be drilled in exactly the same way as other wood based panels and even extends the tooling life due to the cardboard honeycomb core. Milling By milling back the upper and lower surface layers, chipboard or MDF frames can be inserted around the edges of the EUROLIGHT® for projects which require extreme load bearing or better screw holding properties. The technical bit... 41 Edging From our experience, as EUROLIGHT® boards have 8 mm high density surface layers they can be edged directly. EGGER 2 mm ABS Edging is recommended and normal edge banding machines can be used. If, however, the edging results are unsatisfactory, the following 2 steps (recommended by HOMAG) can improve the result when edging using continuous flow systems: • Reduce contact pressure of trimming unit from 2 kg/cm2 to 1.5 kg/cm2. • Reduce the amout of overhanging edging along the length of the board as • much as possible. Edging can also be applied manually by using PVAC adhesive and then using masking tape to keep the edging in position until the adhesive cures. Edges can then be trimmed and finished by hand. Veneering EUROLIGHT® Raw is ideal for laminating and veneering. We can offer you a wide selection of over 200 laminates within the ZOOM® collection. The figures below apply to both the 38 mm and 50 mm thick EUROLIGHT® boards. Veneering Laminating Frameless Framed Max. press temperature: 90°C Max. press temperature: 80°C Max. press duration: 3 minutes Max. press duration: 3 minutes Max. specified press pressure: Max. specified press pressure: 1.5 kg/cm2 3-5 kg/cm2 Max. press temperature: 70°C Max. press temperature: 70°C Max. press duration: 3 minutes Max. press duration: 3 minutes Max. specified press pressure: Max. specified press pressure: 1.5 kg/cm2 3-5 kg/cm2 42 The technical bit... inserting bonding dowels Bonding dowels offer an alternative to inserting frames and allow you to use exactly the same fittings as you use today. Whilst frames can only be inserted around the edges, bonding dowels can be inserted anywhere in the surface of the board. Häfele – Aerofix 100 This adhesive insert connects both surface layers by means of the integrated adhesive. The Aerofix 100 is a bonding dowel containing a glue-capsule, which breaks open and evenly distributes glue on the upper and lower inner layers of lightweight panels. They are easy to use and can be processed either manually or by automatic machines. The Aerofix 100 adhesive insert bridges the gap (mechanically and chemically) between the two 8 mm MFC layers of the lightweight panel. Adhesive cartridge Casing Inner part Instructions 1 1 Drill 10 mm diameter hole into top surface in required position. Use a drilling depth that ensures that the top surface and core are removed as far as the lower surface layer. Lower surface layer 2 Push Aerofix 100 bonding dowel into drill hole until it mechanically engages. This ensures that screws and bolts can be screwed into the adhesive insert immediately after installation. The bonding dowel should not be subjected to the full 2 mechanical load immediately after installation. 3 The chemical adhesion process takes place when the insert is pressed in. The single-component PUR adhesive distributes itself between the upper and lower Push inner part until it sits flush in the top surface layer layers and is fully cured within 16 hours. Once the adhesive is cured the insert can be subjected to the maximum load. 3 Fixings Aerofix For 38 mm boards - 039.70.384 Screw For 50 mm boards - 039.70.504 The technical bit... Hettich – Hettinject With Hettinject bonding dowels, the glue is inserted manually and reaches the upper and lower surface layers via flow channels. This produces a highly stable structure which connects the surface layers, resulting in outstanding screw pull out results of between 750 N – 1250 N, up to twice as good as conventional fittings used in chipboard. In terms of gluing, a variety of glue types can be used and the cycle times are short, as little glue is required. Glue can be measured individually and 8 mm high density chipboard surface layer Ø 10 mm Hettinject changed per dowel depending on the application (4 g of glue per dowel is recommended, but 9 g will result in the highest possible pull out strength). The curing time can also be selected individually, depending on the glue used. max. 3 mm gap Always ensure that there is a 1 – 2 mm space below the dowel so that the glue can bond to the lower surface layer (maximum 3 mm gap). Manual Processing – Instructions 1 Hettinject test cases can be ordered from Hettich. 2 Drill a hole into the upper surface layer of the EUROLIGHT® board. 1 2 3 3 Insert the bonding dowel. 4 Glue is injected with a compressed air gun. The tip seals the dowel from above and ensures a clear screw slot. 5 The glue bonds the dowel to both surface layers across a large area. 6 4 5 Standard fittings can be mounted when the glue has cured. 6 Fully Automatic Processing – Instructions 1 Drill a hole into the EUROLIGHT® board, chips can remain in the board. 2 Fit the bonding dowel and glue the dowel simultaneously. 1 2 3 3 The glue bonds the dowel to both surface layers. Fixings Hettinject – For use with 4 mm diameter screws Hettinject 27 (for 38 mm boards) – 906 640 6 Hettinject 41 (for 50 mm boards) – 906 349 2 Hettinject - For use with 6.3 mm diameter screws Hettinject 41 (for 50 mm boards) – 906 349 3 To fin d out m ore visit www.h ettich .com o www.h r afele.c om 43 44 The technical bit... INSERTING FRAMES & BLOCKS Inserting frames and blocks along the edges of the board provides further benefits. These include additional screw holding properties and even better bending strength results, which opens up new application possibilities. EUROLIGHT® Raw with 38 mm chipboard frame Depending on the application, wooden The use of standard PVAc glue is blocks or 2 sided or 4 sided frames can recommended. For added flexibility, be inserted. frames and blocks can also be inserted We recommend that 1.5 mm of each after the boards have been cut to size. 8 mm surface layer is milled out for Suitable materials are wood based 38 mm EUROLIGHT boards and 2 mm materials such as chipboard and MDF, is milled out for 50 mm EUROLIGHT or knot free, dried solid wood. ® ® Wooden block options Framing options boards (using standard milling machines) in order to remove the 2 sided longitudinal frames honeycomb core and any residual glue from the surface layers. This provides a smooth clean surface for gluing the 2 sided latitudinal frames frame in place and also ensures that the frame fits securely against the recess. 4 sided frames The technical bit... 45 Different sized frames provide a variety of different solutions: 10 mm frames can be inserted to provide a base upon which to apply edge banding material which is thinner than 2 mm, e.g. Laminate edging or 0.8 mm ABS edging (2 mm ABS edging for example does not require a frame, see page 41 for details). • With both 38 mm & 50 mm EUROLIGHT® boards insert 10 mm frame vertically. 38 mm frames are perfect for postforming, inserting grooves and attaching load bearing fittings. • For 38 mm EUROLIGHT® boards, insert a 25 mm × 38 mm frame horizontally. • For 50 mm EUROLIGHT® boards insert a 38 mm × 38 mm frame horizontally. 10 mm frames 65 mm frames ensure that every possible type of fitting, including door handles and hinges can be used. • For 38 mm EUROLIGHT® boards, insert a 25 mm × 65 mm frame horizontally. • For 50 mm EUROLIGHT® boards insert a 38 mm × 65 mm frame horizontally. Wooden blocks can be strategically 38 mm frames placed around the edges of the board to provide additional stability for specific fittings such as table legs. They can be inserted quickly and with ease on site using the same method as inserting frames. Wooden block 65 mm frames EGGER can also supply EUROLIGHT® boards with chipboard frames already inserted (either framed, two sided or four sided). Please contact your EGGER sales manager for minimum order quantities, lead times and prices. 46 The technical bit... technical data General tolerances Board thickness Standards used Unit 38 mm Thickness EN 324 mm ± 0.3 Length and width EN 324 mm ± 5.0 Curvature EN 14322 mm/m < 2.0 Squareness EN 324 mm/m < 2.0 Edge straightness EN 324 mm/m ± 1.5 Internal bond EN 319 N/cm2 > 10 Screw withdrawal resistance EN 320 N > 570 Edge nicks EN 14323 mm < 10 Limit deviation – density to mean value EN 323 % ± 10 Formaldehyde content EN 120 mg/100 g E1 < 80°C Temperature resistance °C Density kg/m Sound insulation index (R‘w) dB Compression strength kg/cm 2 Fire class 3 330 265 28 26.5 1.5 EN 13501-1 D-s1, d0 Bending strength • 50 mm Tested internally in partnership with a local university in accordance with deflection standards DIN 68874-1 • Test load 150 kg/m2 • Relevant for eurolight ® with or without ABS edging and eurolight ® with a 10 mm frame. Spanning distance Thickness Unloaded Deflection after: 5 days 7 days 14 days 28 days 1000 mm 38 mm 0.04 mm 1.88 mm 2.28 mm 2.45 mm 4.00 mm 1000 mm 50 mm 0.16 mm 1.11 mm 1.35 mm 1.44 mm 3.00 mm Weight Thickness Single board Pack weight 38 mm 72.7 kg 0.93 tonnes (12 boards per pack) 50 mm 73.9 kg 0.72 tonnes (9 boards per pack) Services 47 zoom® is so much more: With ZOOM® we don't just offer you high product quality and the latest trend orientated decors – but also a wide range of helpful services. Your everyday resource. Need a sample? Try our sample service As easy as online shopping: visit the new EGGER sample shop and search by texture, colour tone or colour world to find what you need in an instant. You can find decor combination suggestions and check your order history. Very quickly you'll receive A4 samples that can really convince your customers - just try it out. All decors shown are reproductions. Due to the variables in the printing process, colours may vary slightly from actual product. www.egger.com/shop Need to visualise your ideas? USE VDS Profi With our Virtual Design Studio (VDS) software you can visualise the ideas of you and your customers with ease. Place EGGER decors into a wide variety of available room sets or alternatively upload your own images. Actively involve your customers in the design process and offer a consultative service: www.egger.com/vds FOR EVERYTHING ELSE VISIT OUR WEBSITE From technical data sheets, processing instructions and certificates to product availability, distributor searches and the latest news, it can all be found quickly and efficiently at www.egger.com FRITZ EGGER GmbH & Co. OG Holzwerkstoffe Weiberndorf 20 6380 St. Johann in Tirol Austria t +43 50 600 – 0 f +43 50 600 – 0 [email protected] www.egger.com/zoom THE EVERYDAY RESOURCE Register today and take advantage of the helpful EGGER services: EN-OS_229073_02/2012. 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