| Description |
Postforming laminate |
Enamel Finish |
Durcon® Epoxy Resin |
Self-supporting Composite |
Phenolic |
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| Features |
Water repellent chipboard base, 1/64", 1/32" or 1/16" depending on the line. |
Enamel finish: enamel finish on water repellent 32 mm chipboard base, white PVC edging, 4 mm thick with a flexible seal. |
Monolithic construction. Strong polymer bond in Durcon® epoxy resin is as hard as stone, but more consistent and less porous than stone. |
Thermosetting resin homogenously reinforced with cellulose fibres, manufactured under pressure and at high temperatures. |
Resins made by the polycondensation of phenol, its homologues and/or its derivatives, with aldehydes or ketones. |
| Dimensions |
Thickness: 25 mm |
Thickness: 8 mm |
Monolithic moulds, available in several formats. Thickness: 15-29-25 mm. |
Thickness: 16 mm Length: 96" Maximum width: 60" Maximum Thickness: 8-16-25 mm |
Monolithic moulds available in several formats. Thickness: 13-16-20-25 mm |
| Physical Properties |
Plastic laminated with layers of wood sealed with an acid-resistant plastic laminate, with a durable surface. The PVC edging makes it more durable. |
This surface is very durable when installed on a melamine chipboard base. |
Extremely hard |
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Good durability. Better if bonded to particle board. |
| Appearance and Colours |
Low sheen finish 30 optional colours |
Smooth, bright finish Foam colour. |
Smooth, low sheen finish, Available in grey, black or white. |
Low sheen white finish Optional |
Smooth low sheen finish. Available in grey or black |
| Maintenance |
Easy to clean |
Easy to clean |
Easy to clean |
Easy to clean |
Easy to clean |
| Abrasion Resistance |
Acceptable |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Acceptable |
Acceptable |
| Chemical Resistance |
Good |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
| Stain Resistance |
Good |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
Good |
| Bacterial Resistance |
Good |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Good |
Good |
| Heat Resistance |
Good if not exposed to direct flame. |
Good if not exposed to direct flame. |
Excellent |
Good if not exposed to direct flame. |
Good if not exposed to direct flame. |
| Impact Resistance |
Acceptable |
Good |
Good |
Acceptable |
Good |
| Load capacity |
Good |
Acceptable |
Good |
Good |
Good |
| Electrical Conductivity |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Mould Resistance |
Acceptable |
Excellent |
Excellent |
Acceptable |
Excellent |
| Use with fume hoods or Fume cupboards |
Recommended |
No, unless it is Securit® glass |
Recommended |
Recommended |
No |
| Application, Sector And use in recommended areas |
Physics, equipment support, office, etc. |
Bacteriology, biology, molecular biology, chemistry, etc. |
Chemistry, universities, moist areas, etc. |
Agri-food, chemistry, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, physics, etc. |
Chemistry, universities, humid areas etc. |