Information and Processing Manual Rheinspan® AirMaxx - Triplaco nv

1 History
Processing Manual Rheinspan® AirMaxx
In the beginning, the idea was to produce a wood material with a significantly lower
weight than standard chipboard but with the same outstanding processing properties
and similar strength. The first real revolution in the way chipboard is manufactured
since 1930.
In 2006 – in partnership with BASF Ludwigshafen – Nolte Holzwerkstoff GmbH & Co.
KG took the first steps towards developing today's Rheinspan® AirMaxx board.
Since mid-2007, production has been maturing into what is now a stable industrial
manufacturing process with an annual production of up to100,000m³ being targeted
in the longer term.
This significant weight reduction amounting to approx. 30% compared to normal
chipboard is achieved through the introduction of expanded polystyrene balls into the
core layer of the board. These replace a portion of the wood chips.
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Fig. 1: Components of AirMaxx
Among other things, the weight savings achieved in this way open up new
possibilities for our customers in terms of product packaging. These in turn help to
minimise transportation and handling costs.
The great advantage of our new technology: Our customers can still use their old
technology. The processing machinery and properties for AirMaxx are exactly the
same as those for standard chipboard – unlike honeycomb board – and it is almost
as strong.
In this manual, we would like to provide you with the data and information you need
to help you achieve the best possible results when processing AirMaxx.
Nolte Holzwerkstoff GmbH & Co. KG 3