PR ODUCT INF ORMA TION Melamine-faced panels (MFC/MFMDF)

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Melamine-faced panels (MFC/MFMDF)
Melamine-faced panels from PFLEIDERER are extremely versatile in use, although they are used primarily
for furniture production. Further application possibilities are found in the areas of interior wall panelling,
suspended ceilings and ceiling panelling, construction installations and general interior design.
Melamine-faced panels are only of limited suitability for horizontal surfaces subject to high loads, such as
counters, shelves or kitchen worktops.
For such applications, we recommend the use of DUROPAL high-pressure laminates (HPL).
PRODUCTION OF MELAMINE-FACED PANELS
Melamine-faced panels are produced by pressing impregnated paper
with a core panel, which can consist of raw chipboard or MDF
panels. The papers used are impregnated with hardening aminoplast
resins (urea or melamine resins). The irreversible hardening of
the impregnation and the bonding with the core panel is carried out
by the effect of pressure and heat – without the need for an additional
adhesive.
The pressing is carried out by pressing steel plates, which simultaneously
give the panel its surface texture. The different surface textures
offer many possibilities to make a décor appear more authentic or
optimising it for particular applications. Our melamine-faced panels are manufactured in accordance with
DIN EN 14322. Consistently high quality is ensured by certification to ISO 9001.
Product properties
The product properties of melamine-faced panels are determined by the properties of the core material.
The Pfleiderer range offers the following qualities:
• Urea resin-bonded, the low-formaldehyde, three-ply FPO raw chipboard panels of commission class E 1
• Flame-retardant Pyroex B 1 panels (construction materials class DIN 4102-B 1)
• Moisture-resistant raw chipboard panels V P3
•MDF panels
• Low-emission panels (EPF-S)
The resin-impregnated decorative paper forms a scratch-, impact- and abrasion-resistant surface after
pressing.
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Cleaning instructions
Melamine-faced panels (MFC/MFMDF) can be cleaned using all normal household cleaning agents,
although no highly abrasive cleaning materials should be used. Please note our cleaning instructions for
MFC/MFMDF panels.
Technical data and material properties
Edge properties Requirements to DIN EN 14322 Pfleiderer panels
Standard panels Break-outs up to 10 mm ≤ 5 mm
Rough cuttings Break-outs up to 3 mm ≤ 3 mm
Surface faults:
Points ≤ 2 mm2/m2 ≤ 2 mm²/m²
Lengthwise faults ≤ 20 mm2/m2 ≤ 20 mm²/m²
Distortion:
Thickness ≥ 15
(only for balanced build-up of the
surfaces)
Behaviour under abrasion stress to
DIN EN 14322
≤ 2 mm/m ≤ 2 mm/m
WR turns
1 < 150
2 ≥ 150
3A ≥ 350
3B ≥ 650
4 ≥ 1,000
Behaviour under scratch stress to DIN
EN 14322
Stress 1.5 N No continuous track
Insensitivity to marks
Decorative panels must be insensitive to
the mark- or stain-forming materials speci
fied in DIN EN 14322, Appendix A.
Printed décors (stone and wood
reproductions and fantasy décors)
Plain colours depending on layer
thickness
Plain colours depending on layer
thickness
Plain colours depending on layer
thickness
Plain colours depending on layer
thickness
> 1.5 N
(The value 1 – 1.2 N is achieved for
the surfaces SO and SM)
PFLEIDERER panels fulfil the required
values with a contact time of 16 hours.
Heat sources (e.g. coffee machines, printers, faxes etc.) should not have any direct contact with the panel, since this can
otherwise lead to the formation of cracks due to drying out.
All the above technical properties apply exclusively for normal climatic conditions (temperature, air humidity, light etc.).
Further information on subjects such as bending strength, transverse tensile strength, thickness
swelling etc. can be found in the product information sheets on core materials
The values specified for raw chipboard panels also apply for decorative panels.
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THE RIGHT SURFACE FOR EVERY REQUIREMENT
Depending on the area of application, different requirements are placed on melamine-faced panels.
Scratch resistance
The scratch resistance increases with the coarseness of the surface texture and the lightness of the décor
(visual effect). Smooth textures have a reduced scratch resistance (see technical data). Pearl or butt textures
(e.g. MP) should be used wherever possible for areas subject to heavy scratch stresses (as a rule
horizontal). Smooth textures (e.g. SM) are not suitable.
Sensitivity to marks/stains
The sensitivity to marks/stains increases with the smoothness of the surface texture and the darkness of the
décor. If increased resistance is required, pearl or butt textures (e.g. MP) should be used. Smooth textures
(e.g. SM) are not suitable.
Ease of cleaning
The ease of cleaning increases with the closeness and gloss of the surface texture.
Abrasion resistance
The abrasion resistance depends solely on the paper properties of the décor used. Plain décors produce
the best values here, since these papers are dyed (see also technical data). Printed décors (wood, stone
and fantasy décors) produce lower values, since only the imprint serves for the abrasion resistance. The
surface texture used plays no part in the abrasion resistance.
Surface smoothness
The surface smoothness depends on the core panel used. Very good results can be achieved with raw
chipboard panels in terms of surface smoothness. For the very highest requirements, we recommend the
use of MDF panels.
Surface gloss
The surface gloss depends solely on the surface texture chosen. All our surface textures fall below the limit
value of 0.45 specified in the office furniture standard DIN 4554.
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Classification of surface textures
Construction materials class
B2 (normally inflammable),
except for Pyroex B1 (low inflammability)
Smooth textures
Recommended application
horizontal vertical
SM – Silk matt n
SO - Soft n
EG – High gloss n
Butt texture VV – Top velvet n n
Pearl textures
Wood textures
MP – Miniperl n n
SP – Superperl n n
TR – Trevista n
TF – Trefugo n
RU – Rustica n
Decorative texture PO - Polish n
Material properties of surface textures:
• hygienic and easy to care for
• anti-static colourfast and heat-resistant
• scratch-, impact- and abrasion-resistant
• insensitive to the effects of normal household fluids, pastes etc.
• approved for direct contact with foodstuffs
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PFLEIDERER Industrie GmbH • Product Management
Holzstraße 6 - 10 • D-33332 Gütersloh • Telephone: 0 52 41 / 8 71 - 0 • Telefax: 0 52 41 / 8 71 - 9 87
e-mail: produktmanagement@pfleiderer.com • Internet: www.industrie.pfleiderer.com
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