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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

FORMICA® COMPACT Technical Characteristics

TEST NORM FIELD UNIT VALUECGS CGF

Density ISO1183 Mass g/cm3 ≥ 1,35 ≥ 1,35Length & 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 4382-65.0 ≤e< 8.0 mm tol± 0,4 tol± 0,4

8.0 ≤e< 12.0 mm tol± 0,5 tol± 0,512.0 ≤e< 16.0 mm tol± 0,6 tol± 0,6

Flatness EN 4382-9 6.0 ≤e< 10.0 Axle mm ≤ 5.0 ≤ 5.010.0 ≤e Flecha mm ≤ 3.0 ≤ 3.0

Resistance to surface abrasion EN 4382-10 Starting point Cycles ≥ 150 ≥ 150Mean Point Cycles ≥ 350 ≥ 350

Scratch resistance EN 4382 - 25 Shine finished Newtons ≥ 2 ≥ 2Other finishes Newtons ≥ 3 ≥ 3

Impact resistance (ball drop) EN 4382 - 21Ball drop ≤ 6mm mm Height ≥ 1400 ≥ 1400

Ball drop > 6mm mm Height ≥ 1800 ≥ 1800Punching diameter mm ≤ 10 ≤ 10

Resistance to steam EN 4382- 15 Mass increase mm ≤ 5 ≤ 8Appearance Degree(*) ≥ 4 ≥ 4

Climate shock resistance EN 4382-19

Appearance Degree(*) ≥ 4 ≥ 4Index Bending resistance DS ≥ 0,95 ≥ 0,95

Bending module Index DM ≥ 0,95 ≥ 0,95

Ultraviolet light resistance EN 4382-19Contrast Grayscale ≥ 3 (exposure

750h)≥ 3 (exposure

1500h)

Appearance Degree(*) ≥ 3 (exposure 750h)

≥ 3 (exposure 1500h)

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