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 WILSONART® HIGH WEAR LAMINATE
Recommended Uses: Wilsonart® High Wear Laminate offers five to six times the abrasion and scuff resistance of conventional laminate. It is produced for commercial, contract and institutional applications where a decorative surface must withstand more than normal wear. Typical applications of High Wear Laminate include checkout counters in retail stores; restaurant and fast food fixtures and casework; tabletops; change counters; bank deal plates and tellers' desks; wall panels, wainscoting and institutional furniture. High Wear Laminate is manufactured in three extra-high wear (HW) types:
Product Composition: High Wear surface papers impregnated with melamine resin are pressed over core sheets impregnated with phenolic resin. These sheets then are bonded at pressures greater than 1000 pounds per square inch at temperatures approaching 300° F (149° C). Finished sheets are trimmed and the backs sanded to facilitate bonding. Basic Limitations: Wilsonart High Wear Laminates are interior surfacing, not structural materials. They must be bonded to suitable substrates. Do not subject these laminates to extremes in humidity or to temperatures over 275° F (135° C) for sustained periods of time. They should not be exposed to flame, molten metal, metallic sparks or intense, direct sunlight. They should not be used as cutting surfaces. Wilsonart High Wear Laminate is for interior use only and should not be subjected to extremes in humidity or to temperatures over 275° F (135° C) for sustained periods of time. It also should not be exposed to intense, continuous, direct sunlight. Patterns & Colours: Available in the full range of Wilsonart solid colours, stones, marbles, woodgrains, leathers and patterns. Please see actual sample before specifying.
Finishes:
High Wear Laminate may be specified in other optional designer finishes. Contact your local Wilsonart representative for availability.
Physical Properties of High Wear Laminate
NEMA Standards given are for standard high pressure decorative laminates.**Radius listed for face is actually the radius of the form around which the laminate is postformed. The radius for back is actually the radius to which the decorative face is postformed. Dimensional Stability: Gross Dimensional Change
*NEMA Standards given are for standard high pressure decorative laminates. Codes and Certifications: All Wilsonart Laminates are manufactured to meet or exceed relevant standards of the American National Standards Institute/National Electrical Manufacturers Association (ANSI/NEMA) LD3-1995 as well as appropriate governmental and professional codes. All Wilsonart Laminate products are tested regularly for code compliance for building construction and other applications. Here are some examples of frequently encountered regulations: Basic Construction U.S. Federal Specification L-P 508H, April 9, 1977, "Plastic Sheets, Laminated, Decorative and Nondecorative" spells out criteria for general purpose, vertical and postforming types, as well as backing sheets for federal installation. High Wear Laminate types in compliance include 107HW General Purpose, 335HW Vertical Surface and 350HW Postforming. National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) #35, "Laminated Plastic for Surfacing for Food Service Equipment." All solid colours and printed patterns in Basic Types 107, 335 and 350, with finishes #15 or #60 comply. Mobile Homes. U.S. Federal Register August 9, 1984, Housing and Urban Development Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standard, (24CFR), Part 3280.203. High Wear Laminate Type 107HW General Purpose complies with paragraphs 1, 4 and 6. Motor Vehicles/Interiors. U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials." High Wear Laminate types in compliance include patterns in 107HW General Purpose, 335HW Vertical Surface and 350HW Postforming types.
Laminate must be bonded to a substrate of reliable quality and appropriate fire rating, such as particleboard, incombustible cement board or plywood with one A face. Bond with adhesives, and follow the techniques recommended by the adhesive manufacturer. Permanent adhesives are recommended. Specialized PVAs, epoxy or contact cement, such as Wilsonart Adhesives, also may be used. Take care to ensure an appropriate moisture balance between the laminate and the substrate prior to fabrication. The face and backing laminates and the substrate should be conditioned in the same environment for 48 hours before fabrication. Recommended conditioning temperature is about 75° F (24° C). Laminates should be conditioned at 45% to 55% relative humidity. Be careful not to bend the corners of sheets or panels when handling and storing Wilsonart Laminate. To avoid stress cracking, do not use square-cut inside corners. All inside corners should have a minimum of 1/8" (3.18mm) radius, and all edges should be routed smooth. Assembled pieces should meet ANSI-161.2-1979 specifications. Drill oversized holes for screws or bolts. Screws or bolts should be slightly countersunk into the face side of a laminate-clad substrate.
Wilsonart International warrants that, under normal use and service, the material and workmanship of its laminate shall conform to the standards set forth on the applicable technical data sheets for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale to the first consumer purchaser. Dealers and distributors are provided with the technical data sheets that contain specific standards of performance for the products. In the event that a laminate product does not perform as warranted, the first consumer purchaser's sole remedy shall be limited to repair or replacement of all or any part of the product which is defective, at the manufacturer's sole discretion. This warranty applies only to product:
This warranty is not transferable and expires upon resale or transfer by the first consumer purchaser. This warranty shall not apply to defects or damage arising from any of the following:
No other warranties, express or implied, are made, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Under no circumstances shall Wilsonart International be liable for any loss or damage arising from the purchase, use or inability to use this product, or for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages. No fabricator, installer, dealer, agent or employee of Wilsonart International has the authority to modify the obligations or limitations of this warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state; therefore, some of the limitations stated above may not apply to you. It is to your benefit to save your documentation upon purchase of a product.
The decorative surface may be cleaned with warm water and mild soaps, such as those used for hands or dishes. Do not use cleansers that contain abrasives, acids or alkalis; they will damage the decorative surface. Remove stubborn stains with a 2-minute exposure to hypochlorite bleach such as Clorox®, followed by a clean water rinse. We recommend that you not allow any of the following reagents to remain in contact with the decorative surface:
If you require a decorative laminate that can withstand these and other chemicals, please refer to the Tech Data for Wilsonart® Chemsurf® Chemical-Resistant Laminates.
For samples, literature, questions or technical assistance, please contact our toll-free Hotline at (Australia) 1300 361 313 or (New Zealand) 0800 657 774, Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Specification Form:
Revised: April, 2001
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