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Doellken PVC Edgebanding is the finest, most consistent product available on the market today. Typical applications of PVC Edgebanding include residential and office furniture, institutional casegoods (laboratories, hospitals, medical offices, schools, etc.), store fixtures, kitchens, locker rooms and numerous others. Doellken Edgebanding comes in thicknesses of .018″ (0.45 mm) to 3 mm and widths ranging from 5/8″ (16mm) to 2-3/16″ (55mm).
Special Features of PVC Edgebanding
Doellken PVC Edgebanding is extruded and fully solid-colored. Solid-coloring of the material enables clean and simple rounding of edges. The impact resistant formulation of Doellken PVC material guarantees a long service life of milling and other cutting tools. Doellken PVC Edgebanding is coated on the back with a universal bonding agent for perfect adhesion, together with all suitable hot melt glues or solvent-based Adhesive, to substrates.
Characteristics
PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is one of today’s best known and most common plastics. Edgebanding has been manufactured from this material for the furniture industry also for more than 40 years and has, due to its outstanding material properties, proven very successful. Especially the excellent processing characteristics of PVC have contributed to its penetration of the furniture manufacturing market.
Applications
The scope for application of Doellken PVC Edgebanding is virtually unlimited: from offices bathroom and kitchen, exhibition stands and shop fitting, in the home and up to general interior furnishing. The Doellken PVC raw material formulation is particularly application friendly and, in addition to straight-line processing, also enables simple application to all curved furniture components, irrespective whether inside or outside radii are required.
Doellken PVC Edgebanding may also be applied manually, using a gluing jig or Edgebanding press, for instance. 2-component, acrylic based dispersion Adhesive or suitable contact Adhesive is recommended. For further information, please contact your Adhesive manufacturer directly. Single component wood PVAC glue is not suitable for gluing. Special lacquer Adhesive, solvent glues or cartridge Adhesive (PU) may be used for manual gluing. We will gladly provide you with a list of Adhesive on request.
Gluing should be carried out at room temperature.
To achieve optimal Edgebanding bond when using contact Adhesive, ensure that the cure time after applying Adhesive to Edgebanding and board is observed. This is followed by tapping on the Edgebanding.
Heating to speed up adhesion (e.g. heating rails) is superfluous when using dispersion glues. Processing may continue after curing (up to ca. 6 hours, depending on Adhesive)
Doellken PVC Edgebanding may be processed using hot melt Adhesive techniques on all Edgebanding gluing machines (straight processing and machining centers). Gluing, cross-cutting, milling, scraping and subsequent buffing with polishing wheels and hot-air dryers for high quality surfaces poses no problem. To ensure clean and durable Edgebanding finishing, certain important processing parameters which may be dependent on materials used (Edgebanding, Adhesive, boards), on the Edgebanding gluing machine and on ambient temperature, must be observed. Trials to determine relevant optimal settings are therefore recommended. Manufacturers’ guidelines for an intended application should also be considered.
Adhesive
Doellken PVC Edgebanding may be processed using any standard hot melt Adhesive (EVA, PA, APAO, PUR). Used in combination with the low-shrink raw material formulation of Doellken PVC, highly heat-resistant Adhesive can guarantee reliable bonding even on Edgebanding thicker than 3 mm. Particularly heat-resistant Adhesive are recommended for applications exposed to high temperatures, e.g. near kitchen ovens or for furniture exported in containers. Doellken PVC Edgebanding exhibit very low “free shrinkage” before gluing already. Another positive feature is the dimensional stability of PVC Edgebanding: The material starts softening only after 80 (± 2)°C (Vicat B 50). Ensure that the container has sufficient glue to maintain a constant temperature during application. The glue application temperature will vary between 90°C and 220°C, depending on the type of Adhesive. Please note that thermostats in hot melt hoppers are often inaccurate and may deviate considerably from the actual temperature on application rollers. It is advisable to measure the temperature on the application roller. Doellken PVC Edgebanding cannot be glued using PVAC glue and the cold activation method.
Application temperature
For best results fitting edgebands, work with boards and edgebands at room temperature (not below 18°C). Material stored outdoors should be warmed up overnight. Hot melt glue will cure before the edgeband is in place if the temperature of the board or edgeband is too low. Draughts should for this reason also be avoided.
Wood moisture
The optimal moisture content of the boards should be between 7 and 10% for further processing.
Feed rate
The special raw material formulation of Doellken PVC Edgebanding is designed for feed rates both in low as well as high volume processing. Depending on the Edgebanding gluing machine, speeds between 10 and 100 m/min. are possible. Speeds up to 30 m/min. are also feasible on modern portal type machining centers, depending on profile shape.
Rates of Adhesive application
Please follow the Adhesive manufacturer’s instructions. Apply the Adhesive evenly and in sufficient quantities for beads of Adhesive to be pressed out along the edges of the freshly glued Edgebanding, ensuring that the gaps between chips are filled. The amount of glue required depends on the density of the chipboard and the type of Adhesive.
Press rollers
Bearing in mind the machine parameters, ensure that an adequate number of rollers are available and adjust the pressure to achieve the best possible appearance of the joint.
Extraction
Thermoplastic Edgebanding requires higher extraction power than duroplastic Edgebanding. The advantage of Doellken PVC Edge- bands is the lower static charge picked up when compared to other thermoplastic raw materials.
Milling
If possible, use cutters with 3 to 6 teeth, with ca. 70 mm diameter and at speeds between 12 000 and 18 000 rpm. Incorrect speeds or blunt cutters may damage the Edgebanding. In the event of smearing, reduce the speed of the cutter or cut against the feed (increase feed, if necessary).
Scraping
Because PVC tends to fade after scraping, the plastic scrapings should not exceed 0.1 to 0.2 mm in thickness. To avoid chatter marks, the routers used for milling should be running true Diamond coated cutters are recommended. Hot air blowers may be useful to optimize scraping, particularly where color quality is critical.
Buffing
Doellken PVC Edgebanding is easy to buff on their radii using a buffing wheel. Any fading after scraping may simply be buffed away with these wheels, with the color of the radius then matching that of the Edgebanding itself. With through-feed Edgebanding gluing machines, remnants of the glue may also be removed with the buffing wheel. Glue remnants may also be removed using electronically controlled separating agent spraying units as is common in industry. This improves the scraper blade finish as well.
Resistance to abrasion
The surface of printed Doellken PVC Edgebanding is sealed with UV-hardened acrylic varnish to give a scratch-resistant finish. The printed patterns also have excellent resistance to scratching and abrasion.
Ball indentation/shore hardness D
Doellken PVC also scores excellent surface hardness pursuant to DIN EN ISO 2039-1 or DIN EN ISO 868.
Resistance to warp under heat
With a withstand value of 80 (± 2)°C as per Vicat B 50, Doellken PVC Edgebanding is ideally suited for use in the furniture industry and for interior fittings.
Varnishing
Plain colored Doellken PVC Edgebanding may easily be varnished in the color of your choice, without the need for pre-treatment. Contact your coatings manufacturer for the most suitable type of varnish.
ABS manufactured Edgebanding is environmentally friendly, sustainable and recyclable – Doellken ABS Edgebanding is Greenguard Certified. Areas where health is of concern is perfect for the application of ABS Edgebanding. Doellken ABS Edgebanding comes in thicknesses of .018″ (0.45 mm) to 3 mm and widths ranging from 5/8″ (16mm) to 1-3/4″ (45mm).
Doellken uses only top grade polymers. All materials used are extensively tested prior to initial production using special test procedures that are based on the strict specifications and quality standards of the furniture industry. For this reason, Doellken customers will always obtain their products from the very best materials available on the market.
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) Material
ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) is an impact resistant, mechanically and thermally robust, high grade thermoplastic with a positive eco balance. For the last 20 years this chlorine-free plastic has been successfully used in the furniture industry. The outstanding application, processing and disposal features of ABS contribute to its broad market penetration, in particular, in furniture production.
What is Special About ABS Edgebanding?
Doellken ABS Edgebanding is manufactured in an extrusion process and are through-colored. The even through-coloring of the material enables clean and simple rounding o of edges. The impact resistant Doellken-ABS material guarantees long service life of milling and other cutting tools. Doellken ABS Edgebanding is coated on the back with a universal primer, to enable perfect adhesion of the Edgebanding to the substrate, using any suitable hot melt glue or solvent-based Adhesive.
ABS Edgebanding Application
The range of applications for Doellken ABS Edgebanding is almost never-ending: from office via bathroom and kitchen, via exhibition stands and shop fitting, in the home and general interior furnishing. The Doellken-ABS raw material formulation makes it particularly easy to work with and, over and above straight application, also offers simple application on all curved furniture shapes, irrespective whether inside or outside radii. With a view to their excellent disposal properties, ABS Edgebanding is often a mandatory component in public and private tenders.
Doellken ABS Edgebanding may also be applied manually, using a gluing jig or Edgebanding press, for instance. 2-component, acrylic based dispersion Adhesives or suitable contact adhesives are recommended. For further information, please contact your Adhesive manufacturer directly. Single component wood PVAC glue is not suitable for gluing. Special lacquer Adhesive, solvent glues or cartridge Adhesive (PU) may be used for manual gluing. We will gladly provide you with a list of various Adhesive on request. Gluing should be carried out at room temperature. To achieve optimal Edgebanding bonding when using contact Adhesive, ensure that the curing time after applying Adhesive to Edgebanding and board is adhered to. This is followed by tapping on the edgeband. Heating to speed up adhesion (e.g. heating rails) is superfluous when using dispersion glues. Processing may continue after curing (up to ca. 6 hours, depending on Adhesive).
Doellken ABS Edgebanding can be processed on all Edgebander machines (straight processing and machinery for curved processing) using hot melt glue. Gluing, cross-cutting, milling, scraping and subsequent buffing with polishing wheels and hot-air dryers for high quality surfaces pose no problem. To ensure clean and durable edgeband application, certain salient processing parameters should be followed which may be dependent on the materials used (Edgebanding, glue, boards), the Edgebander machine and ambient temperatures. Trials to determine relevant optimal settings are therefore recommended. Manufacturers’ guidelines for an intended application should also be considered.
Adhesive
All conventional hot melt glues (EVA, PA, APAO, PUR) may be used on Doellken ABS Edgebanding. The low-shrink raw material formulation of Doellken ABS, together with highly heat-resistant Adhesives can guarantee reliable bonding even for Edgebanding thicker than 3 mm. Particularly heat-resistant Adhesives are recommended for applications exposed to high temperatures, e.g. near kitchen ovens or for furniture exported in containers. Ensure that the glue hopper on the Edgebander machine has sufficient glue to maintain a constant temperature during application. The glue application temperature will vary between 90°C and 220°C, depending on the type of Adhesive. Please note that thermostats in hot melt hoppers are often inaccurate and may deviate considerably from the actual temperature on application rollers. It is advisable to measure the temperature on the application roller. Doellken ABS Edgebanding cannot be glued using PVAC glue and the CA method.
Adhesive amounts to apply
Please follow the Adhesive manufacturer’s instructions. Apply the Adhesive evenly and in sufficient quantities for beads of Adhesive to be pressed out along the edges of the freshly glued Edgebanding, ensuring that the spaces between board wood- chips will be filled. The amount of glue required depends on the density of the chipboard and the type of Adhesive.
Application temperature
For best results fitting Edgebanding, work with boards and Edgebanding at room temperature (not below 18°C). Material stored outdoors should be warmed up overnight. Hot melt glue will cure before the Edgebanding is in place if the temperature of the board or Edgebanding is too low. Draughts should for this reason also be avoided.
Wood moisture
The optimal moisture content of the boards should be between 7 and 10% for further processing.
Feed rate
The special Doellken ABS Edgebanding raw material formulation is designed to suit feed rates required in both low and high volume processing. Depending on the Edgebander gluing machine, speeds between 10 and 100 m/min. are possible. Speeds of up to 30 m/min. are also feasible on modern portal type machining centers, depending on the shape to be processed.
Press rollers
Bearing in mind the machine parameters, ensure that an adequate number of rollers are available and adjust the pressure to achieve the best possible appearance of the joint.
Extraction
Thermoplastic Edgebanding requires higher extraction power than duroplastic Edgebanding. Doellken ABS Edgebanding has the advantage that electrostatic charging is lower, compared to other thermoplastic raw materials.
Milling
If possible, use cutters with 3 to 6 teeth, with ca. 70 mm diameter and at speeds between 12 000 and 18 000 rpm. Incorrect speeds or blunt cutters may damage the Edgebanding. In the event of smearing, reduce the speed of the cutter or cut against the feed (increase feed, if necessary).
Scraping
Since ABS colors tend to fade slightly after scraping, the plastic scrapings should be 0.1 to 0.2 mm thick at the most. To avoid chatter marks, the routers used for milling should be running true. Diamond coated cutters are recommended. Hot air blowers may be used for optimal scraping results where color shades are critical.
Buffing
Buffing wheels are ideal for buffing the radii of Doellken ABS Edgebanding. Any fading after scraping may simply be buffed away with these wheels, with the color of the radius then matching that of the Edgebanding itself. With through-feed Edgebander machines, remnants of the glue may also be removed with the buffing wheel. Glue remnants may also be removed using electronically controlled release agent spraying units as is common in industry. This improves the scraper blade finish as well.
Resistance to abrasion
The surface of printed Doellken ABS Edgebanding is sealed using UV-hardened acrylic varnish for a scratch-resistant finish. The printed patterns also have excellent resistance to scratching and abrasion. They are compliant with Stress Group 2E, DIN 68861 1-8.
Ball indentation/shore hardness D
According to DIN EN ISO 2039-1 or DIN EN ISO 868, Doellken ABS results are excellent, also in terms of surface hardness.
Resistance to warp under heat
With a value of 94 (± 2)°C as per Vicat B 50, Doellken ABS Edgebanding is ideally suited for use in the furniture industry and for interior furnishing.
Varnishing
Plain colored Doellken ABS Edgebanding may be varnished with a color of your choice without a problem and without requiring prior treatment. Use PUR or acrylic-based varnishes. Do not use nitro-cellulose varnishes. Contact your coatings manufacturer for the most suitable type of varnish.
Known for its superior durability and impact resistance,
PVC edgebanding is the most commonly used product in the North American market.
Whether you require edgebanding solutions for residential furniture and cabinetry or more impact-resistant solutions for high-traffic areas such as offices, hospitals, schools or dormitories, Teknaform has all your PVC edgebanding needs covered.
Teknaform’s quality PVC formulation combined with endless colour and pattern possibilities ensures we will meet your specific product requirements.
ABS
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is chlorine free both during manufacturing and in the final product. Unlike PVC, ABS may be incinerated with general waste, is lighter in weight and highly heat resistant. This thermoplastic material resists impact, which is especially important for office furniture applications. ABS is used as a substitute material for PVC edges in carpentry and woodworking. It has properties similar to PVC, but is inherently more weather resistant, so no stabilizing agents need to be added.
Polypropylene
As a very neutral synthetic material manufactured completely of petroleum, Polypropylene (PP) is fully recyclable, odorless, physiologically harmless and burns as clean as a candle. Beyond its general environmental friendliness, PP offers enhanced chemical and heat resistance, greater flexibility and a wider scope of processing possibilities than other polymers. PP also provides a higher UV resistance to fading and greater suitability to contour processing than other non-PVC compounds. These properties make PP ideal for use in household applications and food preparation environments. PP may require some process changes such as specific scrapers or router rotation, but these changes are typically easy to achieve.
Magic 3D edgeband creates an illusion of depth and embossed texture using a decorative print that shows through a transparent PMMA surface. Using two different lacquer types, we have successfully created the illusion of 3D. With excellent processing capabilities, Magic 3D can handle tight radii, trim easily and be polished or beveled without damaging the print below.
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