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THE RAYMOND KNAIDER - FNBL

• THE RAYMOND KNAIDER
• Leader in the wholesale and distribution of
  wood, veneer, laminate and fire doors material
  since 1961.
• More than 48 years of experience in the
  industry.
• FIRST NATIONAL BUSINESS
• Sister company established in 2006.
• Distributor of natural and reconstituted veneer.

Distributors of many renowned brands such as
Formica , Busnelli, Halspan and Pyroplex.
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FORMICA

• The Formica Corporation born in 1913 is a global
  leader with close to a century of experience
  designing and manufacturing all types of
  surfacing material.
• Plants located throughout the United States,
  Europe and Asia.
• For more information we invite you to visit the
  website www.formica.com

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FORMICA COMPACT Structural Laminate

• Nothing Confronts the elements better
• Formica Compact Phenolic panels are used in all
  the demanding jobs where it is essential to use a
  material that is highly resistant.
• Ideal for construction applications.
• Excellent choice for use in public buildings
  thanks to its resistance to
• UV rays
• Water
• Fire
• Vandalism
• Also very appropriate where strict hygiene is
  required.

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FORMICA COMPACT Manufacturing

• Formica Compact is a versatile grade of laminate
  which is manufactured by building up layers of
  impregnated Kraft paper and decorated on both
  surfaces.

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FORMICA COMPACT Utility

• Ideal for high traffic buildings, ventilated
  facades, balcony railings, schools, health clubs
  as well as canopies, kiosks, playgrounds, urban
  furnishing etc.
• It is self supporting and does not need to be
  bonded by a support.
• High-quality product conforms to EC EN 438 norms
  that is ideal for construction applications and
  is available in a vast range of finishes.

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FORMICA COMPACT Internal use

• Primarily used for washroom cubicles, lockers,
  wall linings and counter tops.
• Its solid core allows it to be used in a wide
  range of furniture such as chairs, tables and
  benches

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FORMICA COMPACT Measurements

• Thickness available ranging from 2 mm to 20 mm.
• For construction applications compact is
  manufactured in the following sizes
• Panelling Partitions
• 2500 x 1220 mm or 3050 x 1290 mm
• Booths Cubicles
• 3600 x 1400 mm or 3660 x 1610 mm
• Doors
• 2150 x 950 mm
• 2150 x 1050 mm
• 2150 x 1290 mm
• Other sizes are available upon request

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FORMICA COMPACT Handling Maintenance

• As it is a self supporting product it enables
  profile cutting, moulded edging and tongue as
  well as grooving.
• One of the main advantages over alternative
  products is that it is easy to clean, and
  maintenance is almost zero.
• Cleaned with detergent and water. Even lit
  cigarette, biro and ink stains can be removed by
  rubbing the surface of the laminate with alcohol.
  
• This material is excellent for outdoor use due to
  its stability and easy maintenance.

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FORMICA COMPACT Technical Characteristics
TEST NORM FIELD UNIT VALUE VALUE
TEST NORM FIELD UNIT CGS CGF
Density ISO1183 Mass g/cm3 1,35 1,35
Length Width EN 4382-6 Panel mm 10 10
Edge straightness EN 4382-7 Panel mm 1,5 1,5
Squared EN 4382-8 Panel mm/m 1,5 1,5
Thickness EN 4382-6 5.0 elt 8.0 mm tol 0,4 tol 0,4
Thickness EN 4382-6 8.0 elt 12.0 mm tol 0,5 tol 0,5
Thickness EN 4382-6 12.0 elt 16.0 mm tol 0,6 tol 0,6
Flatness EN 4382-9 6.0 elt 10.0 Axle mm 5.0 5.0
Flatness EN 4382-9 10.0 e Flecha mm 3.0 3.0
Resistance to surface abrasion EN 4382-10 Starting point Cycles 150 150
Resistance to surface abrasion EN 4382-10 Mean Point Cycles 350 350
Scratch resistance EN 4382 - 25 Shine finished Newtons 2 2
Scratch resistance EN 4382 - 25 Other finishes Newtons 3 3
Impact resistance (ball drop) EN 4382 - 21 Ball drop 6mm mm Height 1400 1400
Impact resistance (ball drop) EN 4382 - 21 Ball drop gt 6mm mm Height 1800 1800
Impact resistance (ball drop) EN 4382 - 21 Punching diameter mm 10 10
Resistance to steam EN 4382- 15 Mass increase mm 5 8
Resistance to steam EN 4382- 15 Appearance Degree() 4 4
Climate shock resistance EN 4382-19 Appearance Degree() 4 4
Climate shock resistance EN 4382-19 Index Bending resistance DS 0,95 0,95
Climate shock resistance EN 4382-19 Bending module Index DM 0,95 0,95
Ultraviolet light resistance EN 4382-19 Contrast Grayscale 3 (exposure 750h) 3 (exposure 1500h)
Ultraviolet light resistance EN 4382-19 Appearance Degree() 3 (exposure 750h) 3 (exposure 1500h)
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