Chemical resistance of HPL
Marine Vermiculite Composite
Decorative interior fitting board, made from non-combustible vermiculite, faced on both sides with 0.8 mm or 1.2 mm Marine HPL or Marine Metallic HPL.
Marine Vermiculite Composite is a interior fitting and construction board which offers a high resistance to fire. Particularly suitable for decorative ship interior fitting. All the individual components have marine approval.
Field of application
- Universal applications to reduce fire load. For decorative ship interior fitting and fire protection (corridors, stairwells, wall panelling and emergency escape routes).
Marine Vermiculite Composite
| Sizes in mm | Thickness in mm | Textures | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Width | ||
| 2,500 | 1,870 | 20.6 |
Top: 21 |
40 |
47 |
49 |
72
|
| 2,500 | 1,870 | 21.4 |
Top: 01 |
04 |
06 |
07 |
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
Marine Classification
- Non-Combustible Core Material & Low Flame-Spread Surface Material (MED)
Cleaning and care
- The surface can be cleaned with water and gentle cleaning agents. To remove stubborn stains, please observe the 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.
Downloads
Marine Vermiculite Composite
Certificates
Marine Vermiculite Composite
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 and handling
- 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
General working recommendations for edging materials made from thermosetting resins
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