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Vermiculite Composite type F

Decorative interior fitting board, made from a non-combustible vermiculite, faced on both sides with 0.8 mm or 1.2 mm HPL type F or Metallic HPL type F.

The Vermiculite composite board type F is a interior fitting and construction board which offers a high resistance to fire. Particularly suitable for decorative interior fitting the fire behaviour of the composite board is class B-s1,d0 according to EN 13501-1.

Field of application

  • Preventive fire protection for the decorative sector in building construction specially to reduce the fire load in public buildings for example for wall and ceiling cladding as well as installations in the entrance area, corridors, meeting and shop rooms.

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Marine products

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Vermiculite Composite type F

Sizes in mm Thickness in mm Textures
Length Width
2,500 1,870 20.6

Top: 21 | 40 | 47 | 49 | 72
Reverse: 21 | 40 | 47 | 49

2,500 1,870 21.4

Top: 01 | 04 | 06 | 07 | 22 | 23
Reverse: 01 | 04 | 06 | 22 | 23

Core material

  • Non-combustible vermiculite board
  • Mineralic vermiculite board with marine approval following IMO and construction class A1 following DIN 4102-1.

Density (depending on thickness)

  • 750 kg/m³ ± 10 %

Weight per square (depending on thickness)

  • env. 17.6 kg/m² / env. 18.8 kg/m²

Reaction to fire

  • fire-retardant
  • B-s1,d0 (EN 13501-1)

EC scope

  • EN 438-7

Cleaning and care

  • The surface can be cleaned with water and gentle cleaning agents. To remove stubborn stains, please observe the GKV trade association recommendations in the data sheet "Cleaning of HPL surfaces".

Product safety

  • The surface is physiologically safe, and approved for direct contact with food.
  • The material is not rated as hazardous material.
  • This product is following the REACH regulation EG 1907/2006 an article. Following Article 7 it needs not to be registered.

Special

  • Slight colour differences to HPL without overlay and to melamine faced boards are possible on wood and stone reproductions, as well as on fantasy designs.
  • It is recommended to order overlay for horizontal, heavy used surfaces in combination with metallic designs. Slight visual difference to the surface is possible without the overlay.

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Chemical resistance of HPL

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Cleaning of HPL surfaces

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Vermiculite Composite type F

Certificates

EC Declaration of Conformity

1.77 MB | Download pdf

Certificate of compliance: Proove of food harmless

1.08 MB | Download pdf

Fire behaviour acc. to EN 13501-1

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Fire behaviour acc. to EN 13501-1

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Vermiculite Composite type F

Processing

  • Please ensure that the material is processed and fitted correctly and using the best available technology. The material typical technical properties of the mineralic vermiculite boards have to be considered specially.
  • Avoid notch stress. Corners of interior recesses to be rounded.
  • Edges have to be sealed against moisture.
  • Remove any material particles and dust that occur during processing in order to prevent damage to the HPL surface.

Machines and tools

  • Machining can be done on all common machining equipment and processing centres.
  • Carbide tipped tools are suitable for machining and processing.

Edging

  • It is generally recommended to seal the edges.
  • Thick and thin edges are suitable.
  • PUR hotmelts are recommended for edge adhesion.
  • The application of the adhesive can be done in the same or opposite direct of the core board movement.
  • The pressure rollers should not be adjusted too tightly.

Fitting technology

  • Commercial products for furniture construction can be used together with PUR surface of fitting adhesives, as well as chipboards screws with full thread, such as SPAX-S or special EURO screws. Screw holes must be done oversize in the laminate.
  • The screw pull-out resistance is linked directly to the attachment technology.

Installation and assembly

  • Please remove the transportation packaging.
  • Sufficient conditioning is required prior to installation. The premises themselves need to be air-conditioned according to the future use. Once installed a good rear ventilation as well as well a balanced climate must be ensured.
  • Ensure that there is an adequate area of “play” for the panel after installation; drill holes should be over-sized by a minimum of 0.5 mm.
  • Please avoid direct heat in the form of light or heat radiation.
  • The material is only to be used in indoor areas where a relative humidity between 35% and 75% is guaranteed.

Storage

  • On all level surfaces (e.g. pallets), in dry, vented rooms.
  • Protect from moisture and wet conditions.

Disposal

  • When machining large quantities, we advice using a separate saw dust extraction. Offcuts and large amounts of saw dust are to be collect and disposed of separately.
  • We recommend material recycling or energetic recycling in a waste incineration plant.

Downloads

Fabrication and fixing of HPL veneered mineral based core materials

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General working recommendations for edging materials made from thermosetting resins

2.17 MB | Download pdf

Vermiculite Composite type F

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