Merinoflex renders attractive and smooth edge to your furnitures. It allows the laminate to take to roll in a simple radius over the edges of the substrate.
       Application
   Fabrication and Assembly
   Maintenance
   Specifications
   Characteristics
   Available Thickness
   Design Range

 
Application :
Formed edges for counters, desktops, cabinet doors and drawer panels etc.

 
 

Fabrication & Assembly :

Merinoflex must be bonded to a substrate of reliable quality, such as particle board, medium density fibre board, or plywood. For best result, follow the techniques recommended by the adhesive manufacturer. Take care to assure an appropriate moisture balance between the laminate and the substrate prior to fabrication. The face and back of laminates as well as substrates should be conditioned in the same environment for 48 hours before fabrication. The recommended conditioning temperature is 75°F (24°c) and relative humidity is about 45%.

Using Postforming machinery, a sheet will form throughout its thickness, at a nominal temperature of 325°F (163°C ) in 20 (±5 ) seconds. Postforming temperature ranges from 140° to 170°C.

To avoid stress cracking, do not use square-cut corners. All inside corners should have a minimum of 1/8 inch (3.18 mm) radius and all edges should be routed smooth.

    
  Care & Maintenance :
 

The decorative surface may be cleaned with warm water and mild soaps, such as those used for hands or dishes. Do not use cleansers which contain abrasives, acids or alkalis; they will damage the decorative surface. Remove stubborn stains with a 2-minute exposure to hydro chloride bleach, followed by a clean water rinse.

It is recommended not to allow any of the following reagents to remain in contact with the decorative surface.
  01. Hydrochloride bleach (except as described above)
  02. Hydrogen peroxide solution
  03. Mineral acids, hydrochloric acid, sulphuric or nitric acid
  04. Sodium bisulphate
  05. Potassium permanganate
  06. Berry juices
  07. Silver nitrate in 1% concentrate
  08. Gentian violet
  09. Mild silver protein, such as 20% argyrol
  10. Fabric dye
  11. Alcohol containing 1% iodine in solution.
 
  Available Thickness :
 
0.6 mm, 0.8 mm & 1mm (on demand)

Merino High Pressure General Purpose
Post Forming Grade Laminate

Test ISO-4586 HGP Type Typical Value For Merino HGP ISO- 4586 VGP Type Typical Value For Merino VGP
THICKNESS (MM)

-

0.6 To 1.0

-

0.6 To 1.0
THICKNESS
TOLERANCE

± 10%

+ 5%
- 5%

± 10%

+ 5%
- 5%

APPEARANCE No ABCDefect

No ABCDefect

No ABCDefect

No ABCDefect
SURFACE WEAR RESISTANCE (CYCLE)

350 (Min)

> 400

150 (Min)

> 200
BOILING WATER RESISTANCETHICKNESS INCREASE:-
WEIGHT INCREASE :-

18 To 20%
18 To 20%


10 To 15%
10 To 20%

18 To 20%
18 To 20%

10 To 15%
10 To 15%
HIGH TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE

Slight Effect

Slight Effect

Slight Effect

Slight Effect
STAIN RESISTANCE REAGENTS
1&2
3&4		 No Effect
Slight Effect		 No Effect
Slight Effect		 No Effect
Slight Effect		 No Effect
Slight Effect
SMALL DIA BALL RESISTANCE 20 N > 20 N 20 N > 20 N
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY
MD
CD		 0.5%(MAX)
0.9%(MAX)		 0.5%(MAX)
0.75%(MAX)		 0.5%(MAX)
1.2%(MAX)		 0.5%(MAX)
0.5%(MAX)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY GM/CM   1.35 TO 1.45 - 1.35 TO 1.45
FORMABILITYMM 15Z(MAX) 9Z 10Z 6Z
RESISTANCE TO BLISTER (SEC.) 15 (Min) > 25 10 > 20


 
Characteristics Of Postforming Laminates
The Melamine and Phenolic Resin system Fully cured
Dimensional Stability Standard. As per IS 2046 equivalent to ISO-4586
Appearance of Cracks on surface of furniture with time No
Surface Properties like Scratch Resistance, Surface Abrasion, Stain Resistance, Boiling Water Blistering Standard. As per IS 2046 equivalent to IS0-4586
Usage Suitable for horizontal use on Tabletops, Workstation, Dining Tables, etc.
Shelf life for post-Formability More than 2 years
Consistency in post-Formable characteristics Fully consistent. Post-forming machine does not require frequent change of operating parameters.
Storage condition Normal as standard laminates
Softness/Hardness As hard as good standard laminates and become soft on heating and again become hard after cooling
Postforming on half-round profile Requires quick curing adhesives or clamps to hold the laminates in bend condition for perfect finish.