Materials Highlight in September - Material ConneXion ® Bangkok

PropertiesThese screens are assembled without nails and use onlywater based glue. It is biodegradable and renewable .AvailabilitiesSizes up to 3000 x 1200 mm (10 x 4 ft) and available in12 different patterns.

High performance elastic tubeMC#: 5981-04Custom braided elastic tube that is blended withKevlar® (ballistic and stab-resistant aramid fiber),Nomex® (flame resistant polymer) and PBI®(high performance and flame resistant polymer).ApplicationsApplications are for military, safety, aerospace andfirefighting garments.

PropertiesThe woven elastic has no melt/no drip performance.It passes the standard for heat and flame resistance.AvailabilitiesThe tubes are woven in sizes from 0.055 to 2.5 in (1.4 to63 mm) with a maximum length of 250 yds (228 m). Thecompany offers custom development.

FibreformMC#: 6935-01Thermoformable paper sheets for packagingmaterial. It is composed of 100% bleachedvirgin fibers that are approved for contact withfood.ApplicationsApplications are for food packaging andindustrial products .

PropertiesIt is biodegradable, recyclable and lightweight and canbe coated with a wide range of films to protect againstlight, moisture, bacteria and other impurities.AvailabilitiesAvailable sizes include paper reels: 80-200 g/m² (2.4-5.9 oz/yd²) at 0.5 mm (0.02 in) thickness and sheets:310, 420 g/m² (9.1, 12 oz/yd²).

Hemp rubber tileMC#: 6106-04Laminated flooring textile composed of 50%organic woven hemp, 35% natural rubber and15% hemp chips.ApplicationsApplications include flooring.

Solid surfacing panelMC#: 5920-02Solid surfacing material made of 75% SFI(Sustainable Forestry Initiative) certified woodchips and 25% acrylic resin.ApplicationsApplications are for wall panels, countertops,furniture and cabinet doors.

PropertiesThis rigid panel is made through a proprietaryinfusion process that gives the material highdurability and abrasion resistant.AvailabilitiesThe material has a wide range of colors and comesin sheet form in sizes 3 x 3 ft (0.91 x 0.91 m), and in5 or 8 in (127 or 203.2 mm) wide planks with lengths2, 4 and 6 ft (0.61, 1.22, and 1.83 m). It also cancome as 12 x 12 in or 12 x 24 in (305 x 305 mm or305 x 610 mm) square tiles and in two thicknesses½ and 3/8 in (12.7 and 9.5 mm).

EcosheetMC#: 6936-01This rigid, large format panel is a polymer basedfoam sheet used as an alternative to plywood andMDF in construction.ApplicationsThe panels are currently used for construction,interior and exterior furniture, animal housing, andmarine work.

PropertiesIt is lightweight, able to withstand large bending andimpact force, and is resistant to water. More, it canwithstand up to 120°C (248°F). It can be cut,sawed, nailed, screwed into and otherwise workedlike wood. The panels can also be welded together.AvailabilitiesStandard sizes are 2.44 x 1.22 m (8 x 4 ft). Largersizes are possible for high volume orders. A standardthickness of 18 mm (0.71 in) is offered, with other sizesavailable for high volume orders.

Euro-Ply PLUS hardwood plywoodMC#: 5091-06Multi-layer hardwood core panel composed of100% Birch construction with an exposed edgefinish.ApplicationsApplications include furniture, display shelves,and interior walls.

PropertiesThe panel is durable, and provides excellentmachinability. With a tighter thickness tolerancethan standard veneer core panels, it alsoprocesses more efficiently.AvailabilitiesDecorative face veneers are available in anycombination of hardwood grade and species suchas Anigre, Zebrawood, Maple, Oak, Cherry, Birch,Walnut, Hickory and Mahogany. It is available in astandard sheet of 4 x 8 ft (1200 x 2400 mm) withthicknesses of 1/4, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 1 and 1 ¼ in(0.63,1.27, 1.58, 1.9 and 3.2 cm), with a ply countof 11 for 1/2 in thick and 15 for 3/4 in.

COTTO 3D Digital print tileMC#: 5712-103D digitally printed ceramic tiles that resemblenatural stones and wood, composed of 44%clay, 40% feldspar, 8% mineral, 5.9% pottery,2% frit and 0.1% color stain.ApplicationsApplications are for interior and exterior wall tiling.

PropertiesThey are stain resistant, and have a low waterabsorbencyrate of only 0.5% (in comparison with5-7% for most conventional tiles).AvailabilitiesThe tiles are available in three different series: RockyStone, Gran Calcutta and Grand Marfil. Standardsizes are 299 x 299 mm and 299 x 599 mm (11.6 x11.6 and 11.6 x 23.6 in).

Tile + LightMC#: 6932-01Modular LED lighting system integrated intoceramic tile. The system has four differentmodular light configurations (Straight, Corner,Terminal and Dot), allowing the user to arrangethem to their preference .ApplicationsApplications include interior and exterior walls.

PropertiesIt is weather and waterproofAvailabilitiesStandard tile sizes are 3.85 x 3.85 x 0.27 in (98 x98 x 6.9 mm). LED options are Straight: 3.85 x 1.18in (98 x 30 mm), Corner: long arc - 4.01 x 1.18 in(102 x 30 mm) and short arc - 2.04 x 1.18 in (52 x30 mm), Terminal: 2.55 x 1.18 in (65 x 30 mm) andDot: 1.53 in diameter (39 mm). The system isavailable in a glazed white or black ceramic tilewith warm or cool white LED lights.

LED WallpaperMC#: 6477-04Non-woven wallcovering that utilizes LEDs andsilver ink as a conductive connector. Thiselectrically powered wallcovering can becustomized with LEDs added to the paper bythe user.ApplicationsApplications include walls and ceilings.

PropertiesThe paper is dimensionally stable and may beinstalled over wallcovering concrete, plasterboard,chipboard and block board as long as they aredry, stable, evenly absorbent, clean and flat.AvailabilitiesIt is sold in a standard roll 320 x 60 cm (126 x 24in) or in pattern repetitions of 64 cm (25.2 in).There are five standard background colors:white, green, red, silver and black and othercolors upon request. LED colors include red,blue, white and other colors upon request.