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 WILSONART® SOLID PHENOLIC CORE (SPC) PANELS
Recommended Uses: Wilsonart Solid Phenolic Core (SPC) Panels are produced in various thicknesses adequate to preclude the use of a substrate. They are useful where flat, freestanding panels are needed for decorative and/or functional purposes.
Product Composition: Wilsonart Solid Phenolic Core Panels are composed of melamine-impregnated decorative surface papers superimposed over a varying number of kraft phenolic core sheets to achieve a desired thickness. Decorative surface papers may be used on both sides of the panel, or one side may be sanded for bonding to a suitable frame. Basic Limitations: While Wilsonart SPC Panels exhibit high resistance to impact and stress cracking (because of their thickness,) they are intended solely for interior use and should be protected from continuous direct sunlight, standing water, highly reactive chemicals (acids and bases in particular) and from temperatures higher than 275° F (135° C) for sustained periods of time. Instruments may be mounted on Wilsonart SPC Panels. However, no electrical properties are claimed by the manufacturer, and SPC Panels cannot be considered to be industrial grade laminates. Patterns & Colours: Available in the full range of Wilsonart solid colours, stones, marbles, woodgrains, leathers and patterns. Please see actual sample before specifying. Finishes:
* Figures represent worst case conditions across a 4' (1219mm) span.
Physical Properties of Solid Phenolic Core Panels
The durability and impact resistance of Wilsonart SPC Panels exceed that of comparably thick panels composed of HPDL + medium density fiberboard + HPDL. Dimensional stability is slightly less predictable, because of the time required for humidity changes to affect the multiple plies of the panel.
Typical Fire Test Data Fire Test Data -- ASTM E84
Codes and Certifications: General Standards Wilsonart SPC Panels are not specifically covered by industry-wide standards, except for Wilsonart Impact-Resistant Laminate (Type 117). This product, (designated as Type HSH by NEMA), conforms to the relevant standards of the American National Standards Institute/National Electrical Manufacturers Association (ANSI/NEMA), LD3-1995, for thickness, performance properties and appearance. Specific Product Standards Wilsonart International maintains internal standards that require all Wilsonart SPC Panels to conform to the standards described for Type HSH.
Conditioning and Handling: Wilsonart SPC Panels, due to material composition, may warp when exposed to extremely dry or humid conditions for extended periods. Degree of warpage depends on the thickness of the product. Panels sanded on one side (especially if thickness is less than 1/4 inch, or 6.34mm), may tend to warp more easily than double-faced panels of the same thickness. Consult the Thickness/Warpage Table for more information. To combat warpage, store SPC Panels horizontally and protect them from extremes in temperature and humidity. Recommended conditioning temperature is 75 degrees F (24 degrees C). Panels should be conditioned at about 45% relative humidity. SPC Panels are heavy for their size. This makes them exceptionally sturdy, but their weight is a factor to consider when planning labor and transportation costs. Materials: Because of their thickness, Wilsonart SPC Panels require no bonded substrate. For certain uses, thinner versions (1/8 inch, or 3.18mm) may be bonded using contact adhesive, or other adhesives designed for woodworking. Wilsonart Contact and PVA Adhesives are recommended for the majority of bonding conditions, and are available from the same sources as SPC Panels. Use contact adhesives on sanded surfaces only. Use epoxy adhesives on unsanded surfaces. When necessary, you can prepare small areas for contact adhesive bonding with 100-grit sandpaper. Tools: Wilsonart SPC Panels may be sawed, routed, drilled and tapped. Use high quality, carbide-tipped cutting edges. Keep your tools sharp to prevent chipping. Methods: In general, Wilsonart SPC Panels are installed in a manner similar to methods used for standard decorative laminates. Secure surface-mounted objects into the face or back of the panel with self-tapping screws in predrilled holes. Do not screw into the edges of SPC Panels. Use shims on the undersides of panels if leveling at joints is necessary. Do not use splines in the edges. Use metal brackets or retaining clips to secure panels to each other or to abutting surfaces. Do not miter the edges, since they are vulnerable to damage. Thinner panels should be applied to frames having unsupported spans no larger than 24 x 24 inches (609.6mm x 609.6mm). Be sure to make allowance for expansion and contraction of SPC Panels as changes in humidity and temperature occur. Although stress cracking is very unlikely, cutouts and holes for instrumentation, bolts and so forth must be oversized. Panels less than 3/8 inches, or 95.4mm, thick should have rounded, smooth inside corners. The minimum distance from any edge to a screw hole center should be 1-1/2 times the diameter of the screw to be used. Assembled pieces should meet the "Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards, Guide Specifications and Quality Certification Program" guidelines of the Architectural Woodwork Institute where applicable.
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:
SolidPhenolCore Revised: April, 2001
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