A look at laminates: Wood & Wood Products highlights a sampling of laminates found at the 2006 International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta.Lamin-Art Lamin-Art's collection of wood prints features luxurious interpretations of indigenous and exotic wood species, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the company. Lamin-Art utilizes high-tech printing processes to create a realistic and natural look. Long vertical repeats and a wide range of matching patterns make the wood prints superbly suited for applications such as column wraps, bar faces, reception areas and furniture, the company says. (800) 323-7624; www.laminart.com CIRCLE 208 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wilsonart Int'l. The Wilsonart HD High Definition Laminate laminate, n a thin slice of porcelain or plastic fabricated in a dental lab, which is cemented to the front of the teeth to cover gaps, whiten stained teeth, or reshape chipped or broken teeth. line features three design series: Bella, Sedona and DeepStar. Bella, the newest series, is described by the company as having "a granite-like Look with depth" and features deep dark greens, rich browns, cool silver-gray and warm amber beige color families. Sedona is described as having "an aged and weathered look for coutertops" and features a textured dual matte-gloss finish. DeepStar uses subtle variations in matte and gloss finishes. (254) 207-7000; www.witsonart.com CIRCLE 209 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Omnova Solutions Inc. Omnova Solutions offers a variety of new laminate pattern groups, featuring an assortment of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color choices and woodgrain designs. Pattern groups include: Vista, featuring a unique micro-dot pattern in five colors; Zebrano, which takes its inspiration from the rich tones and linear grain of the African wood for which it is named; Chocolate Maple, which uses complex flake and grain patterns and encompasses a number of woodgrain effects; Straight Cherry, with a low contrast finish and straight grain that resembles wood veneer In woodworking, Veneer refers to thin slices of wood, usually thinner than 3 millimetres (1/8 inch), that are usually glued and pressed onto core panels (typically, wood, particle board or medium density fiberboard) to produce flat panels such as doors, tops and side panels for ; Clean Petite Cherry, a classic cherry woodgrain pattern with sap streaks to mimic natural wood; and Brushed Elements, featuring a unique finish that gives the pattern the took and luster of brushed metal For the Mac OS graphical user interface, see . Brushed metal is metal that has been abraded ("brushed"), usually with a fine grit sandpaper. The brushing gives the metal a distinctive look, as it retains some but not all of its metallic lustre and is given a pattern of very fine surfaces. (330) 869-4200; www.omnova.com CIRCLE 210 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Outwater Plastics Industries Inc. Outwater Plastics introduces Roll-A-Lain, available in scratch- and chemical-resistant mirror or brushed steel finishes with a peel-back protective film. Roll-A-Lam's 48-in.-wide by 100-ft.-long rolls are sold by the square foot in 4-sq.-ft. increments to reduce overall material costs. According to the company, Roll-A-Lain offers a medium that enables end users to employ only as much Laminate as is actually required for any particular application. (800) 631-8375; www.outwater.com CIRCLE 211 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kleerdex Co. LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control Kleerdex offers Kydex HD, a high-durability 3-D laminate, available in 0.56mm thickness, 12 stock colors and 3,000 custom colors. Kydex is intended for membrane pressing and flat laminating lam·i·nate v. lam·i·nat·ed, lam·i·nat·ing, lam·i·nates v.tr. 1. To beat or compress into a thin plate or sheet. 2. To divide into thin layers. 3. of routed MDF (1) (Main Distribution Frame) A wiring rack that connects outside lines with internal lines. It is used to connect public or private lines coming into the building to internal networks. components of horizontal and vertical surfaces of commercial furniture and fixtures, and surpasses high-pressure laminates, melamines and thermofoils in resistance to surface and edge impact, according to the company. (800) 325-3133; www.kydex.com CIRCLE 212 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tech Mark Inc. Tech Mark offers a fine of woodgrain and marble foils for the MDF and PVC PVC: see polyvinyl chloride. PVC in full polyvinyl chloride Synthetic resin, an organic polymer made by treating vinyl chloride monomers with a peroxide. industries. Giusto Manetti Battiloro foils are designed and engineered in Florence, Italy. The foils are resistant to scratching and humidity, the company says. According to Tech Mark, its foils are state-of-the-art for coverage, ease of stamping and quality definition. (501) 945-9393; www.techmark.com CIRCLE 213 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lamitech Lamitech offers four design categories of high-pressure Laminates: solids, woodgrains, patterns, and metallics and metalized, for use in home, business and commercial applications. According to the company, it uses state-of-the-art technology for all manufacturing stages, including in-house phenolic phe·no·lic adj. Of, relating to, containing, or derived from phenol. n. Any of various synthetic thermosetting resins, obtained by the reaction of phenols with simple aldehydes and used as adhesives. and melamine resin melamine resin n. A thermosetting resin used for molded products, adhesives, and surface coatings. Noun 1. melamine resin production, kraft and decorative paper impregnation impregnation /im·preg·na·tion/ (im?preg-na´shun) 1. fertilization. 2. saturation (1). impregnation 1. the act of fertilizing or rendering pregnant. 2. saturation. , flat pressing, trimming and sanding. (866) 526-4832; www.tamitech.com.co CIRCLE 214 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mead Westvaco MeadWestvaco announces the Launch of Lustralite, an evolving collection of papers that incorporates various organic and synthetic inclusions. Some varieties of Lustralite are made with natural materials, such as banana and coconut husks. Others utilize man-made materials, including metalized film and holographic See holographic storage. particles. The company says it is using unprecedented quantities of materials to create Lavish dimensional sheets of dense materials. (413) 243-5426; www.mwvspecialtypapers.com CIRCLE 215 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Coveright Coveright introduces a variety of new designs for 2006. The designs include an assortment of woodgrains, specialty woodgrains, the abstract/fantasy collection, solid colors, speciality solids and iridescent ir·i·des·cent adj. 1. Producing a display of lustrous, rainbowlike colors: an iridescent oil slick; iridescent plumage. 2. solids. According to the company, the durable surfaces are chemical-, water- and steam-resistant, as well as easy to keep clean and strong enough to handle everyday wear. (800) 667-0183; www.coveright.com CIRCLE 216 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hopewell Plastics Ltd. The Omega brand decorative laminate by Hopewell Plastics includes a range of styles and colors. Colours, a solid color series, offers rainbow shades that impart a vibrant look and nature accents that suggest a fresh, airy atmosphere, according to the company. Woodgrains provides patterns based on specific varieties of wood, from classic to contemporary motifs. Pattern Design captures the natural aesthetics of the color and pattern found in nature. (852) 2549-3322; www.hopewellplastics.com CIRCLE 217 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BauschLinnemann North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. Inc. TECOTOP Laminates are multi-layer materials with a melamine melamine (mĕl`əmēn'), common name for 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine. Melamine is a trimer (see polymer) of cyanamide, H2NC≡N, and is synthesized from calcium carbide. finish, which provides high-quality surface density and abrasion abrasion /abra·sion/ (ah-bra´zhun) 1. a rubbing or scraping off through unusual or abnormal action; see also planing. 2. a rubbed or scraped area on skin or mucous membrane. resistance, the company says. It can be used for flat surfaces, as well as postforming due to good covering resistance. TECOTOP 70/80/90 is a multi-layer Laminate with high abrasion resistance and chemical resistance. TECOTOP 30/40/50 is a multi-layer laminate with good stain resistance and a high surface density. (800) 992-3936; www.us.bauschlinnemann.com CIRCLE 218 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Riken USA Corp. Riken offers the Tre Nuovo collection, which features thermofoils designed for use with membrane presses. According to the company, they are superb for sharp, 3-D profiles on routed substrates. The collection is available in solids, patterns and woodgrains. The films can be produced in matte, satin and high-gloss finishes. Tre Nuovo for Desktops, which accomodates the most complex 3-D surfaces, also is available. (609) 387-2011; www.riken-usa.com CIRCLE 219 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LG Chem Nutrex, from LG, utilizes advanced print process technology to overcome decorative sheet concerns, including scratch resistance, authentic wood effect and high-gloss visuals. The company says its new printing and embossing embossing, process of producing upon various materials designs or patterns in relief by mechanical means. The material is pressed between a pair of dies especially adapted to its hardness and the depth of the design needed. technologies create a more realistic wood effect. The company uses over 1,000 printing cylinders and 110 embossed em·boss tr.v. em·bossed, em·boss·ing, em·boss·es 1. To mold or carve in relief: emboss a design on a coin. 2. rolls to find the correct patterns needed. (201) 816-2302; www.lgchem.com CIRCLE 220 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rushil Group The Rushill Group offers a wide variety of laminate styles, including solid colors, the Touch & Feel Series, woodgrains, the Two Tone Series and the Metal Bond Series. The company says its laminates are highly resistant to water and scratching General purpose Laminates are available in thicknesses ranging from 0.5mm to 20mm, as well as a variety of grades such as heavy duty, electrical insulation Electrical insulation A nonconducting material that provides electric isolation of two parts at different voltages. To accomplish this, an insulator must meet two primary requirements: it must have an electrical resistivity and a dielectric strength grade and flame retardant Flame retardants are materials that inhibit or resist the spread of fire. Naturally occurring substances such as asbestos as well as synthetic materials, usually halocarbons such as polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDEs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and chlorendic acid . (91-79) 2663-4346; www.rushil.com CIRCLE 221 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Decotec Printing SA The Line of Laminates from Decotec include woodgrain, stone and metallic patterns. The company says it develops designs based on market trends and the needs of each customer. Decotec uses digital scanning, engraving and chroming of printing cylinders. According to the company, it has developed a comprehensive range of designs that are currently marketed worldwide. (34-93) 764-3708; www.decotec.com CIRCLE 222 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Keystone Laminates Inc. Keystone Laminates specializes in selling commodity color laminates, including white, almond, black and gray, to OEMs, distributors, and mid- and large-size end users. Other colors, woodgrains and patterns also are available in both gloss and matte finishes. Both finishes are stocked in 0.6mm and 0.8mm, which fulfills most application needs, but other thicknesses and finishes are available upon request, the company says. (215) 343-1401; www.keystonelaminates.com CIRCLE 223 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Laminate Technologies Inc. Lamtech manufactures Laminated panels using melamine top-coated papers, vinyls, high-pressure overlays and foils. Over 100 stock patterns in 50-in. and 62-in. widths are available, with capabilities of panel production in widths of 49 in. and 61 in., sizes of 73 in. through 145 in. and thicknesses of 1/8 in. through 1 1/2 in. (800) 231-2523; www.tamtech.net CIRCLE 224 Neenah Paper Inc. Neenah offers the Heirloom impregnated im·preg·nate tr.v. im·preg·nat·ed, im·preg·nat·ing, im·preg·nates 1. To make pregnant; inseminate. 2. To fertilize (an ovum, for example). 3. papers used as laminating bases for a variety of end uses in furniture and other wood products. The backers reinforce thin decorative papers used in the manufacture of ready-to-assemble furniture Ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture, also known as "knock-down furniture" or "flat packs", is furniture supplied as a kit of flat parts and fasteners to be assembled, usually by the end user, with simple tools. . The backers also provide stiffness for handling materials and provide a gluing base. Thin decorative papers can be laminated to the backer by using a hot press or roll laminator. (800) 344-5287; www.neenah.com/technical CIRCLE 225 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Abet Laminati Abet Laminati offers the MEG Series of high-pressure laminates for exterior applications, available in four color collections and panel thicknesses of 1/4 in., 5/16 in., 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. According to the company, MEG is environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] and durable, has a decorative surface that is virtually weather-and stain-proof, contains high impact-resistance properties, is termite termite or white ant, common name for a soft-bodied social insect of the order Isoptera. Termites are easily distinguished from ants by comparison of the base of the abdomen, which is broadly joined to the thorax in termites; in ants, there is proof and has a surface that is not adversely effected by changes in temperature and humidity. (800) 228-2238, www.abettaminati.com CIRCLE 226 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MultiSource Laminates Inc. Chemshield, the newest addition to the MultiSource Line of HPL HPL - Language used in HP9825A/S/T "Desktop Calculators", 1978(?) and ported to the early Series 200 family (9826 and 9836, 68000). Fairly simple and standard, but with extensive I/O support for data acquisition and control (BCD, Serial, 16 bit custom and IEEE 488 interfaces), products, offers a high resistance to chemical agents, the company says. The material is stocked in black and any color from Formplac is available on special request. Sheet sizes include 4 by 8 ft, 4 by 10 ft and 5 by 12 ft. Thicknesses range from 1/8 in. to 1 1/8 in. (949) 369-1506; www.multisourcelaminates.com CIRCLE 227 |
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