January, 2023

• 8 January

  poplar plywood classification,inspection checklist,inspectors,graders,testing,sourcing,factory auditing

  poplar plywood classificationThe poplar plywood classification based on surfaces refers to standard UNI EN 635-1 and UNI EN 635-2. The classes are E, I, II, III and IV. Each surface of the panel is classified on its own. It is possible to have different combinations (for example, I/II, I/III, III/IV, ecc). thumb-class-ECLASSE E (formerly Class A under UNI 6471)Surface free …

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• 8 January

  ITALIAN POPLAR PLYWOOD,inspection checklist,inspectors,graders,testing,sourcing,factory auditing

  Famous for its light weight, Italian Poplar fits perfectly those customers and segments where light weight is a priority, for example: transport, wall panels, and certain types of furniture. Its face veneer color has light, non-aggressive appearance, while its edges have minimal voids in the core. Easy to cut and work with. SPECIFICATIONS Standard sizes, mm3100×15302500×12202520×17202520×18702440×12202100×31001870×31001530×3100Thickness, mm3-40 PropertyStandardUnit of MeasureThickness …

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• 8 January

  Continuous Pressure Laminate (CPL) ,inspection checklist,inspectors,graders,testing,sourcing,factory auditing

  Continuous Pressure Laminate (CPL) CPL is obtained by impregnating decorative sheets in a variety of design, colors, and weights with melamine resins and bonding them together in continuous roller press. Main features: Wide range of formats Sizes Thicknesses3100×18503720×185018192025   Poplar Plywood• •••   3-ply Ceiba Blockboard• •    3-ply HDF Blockboard• • •• 

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• 8 January

  CHINESE High Pressure Laminate (HPL) ,inspection checklist,inspectors,graders,testing,sourcing,factory auditing

  High Pressure Laminate (HPL) High Pressure Laminate (HPL) HPL is obtained by impregnating decorative sheets in a variety of designs, colors, and weights with phenolic resins and bonding them together in high pressure flat presses. Main features: High resistance to scratching and impactDetailed, high quality decorative finish Sizes Thicknesses3050×12503050×1300101518192025   Poplar Plywood• ••• ••   3-ply HDF Blockboard •  ••••   5-ply Poplar Blockboard•   •  •   LSB•  •• ••   Chipboard •   •  

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• 8 January

  Laminated panels,inspection checklist,inspectors,graders,testing,sourcing,factory auditing

  What is a laminated panel? There are as many as 31 HPL (High Pressure Laminates) laminates in the Bonzano 2018-20 collection. These laminates are selected, in constant collaboration with architects and designers, on the basis of the latest aesthetic trends and the high quality of the materials used.All Bonzano laminates are resistant to impact, scratching and wear, they are not …

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• 8 January

  How to design a veneered panel to meet the customer’s requirements

  How to design a veneered panel to meet the customer’s requirements technical service helps our customers design the best veneered panel to meet their needs. THE DESIGN PHASES Choosing the woodDeciding which slicing technique to use for the veneerDeciding which jointing technique to use for the veneerChoosing the quality of the front and rear veneersChoosing the support on which to …

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• 8 January

  Reconstructed veneer

  Reconstructed veneer Several thin rotary cut sheets of colored wood are bonded together into a block, which is then slice cut into veneer. The wood layers simulate the structure of the tree trunk, recreating the grain and the “mottled” effect of natural veneer, while guaranteeing the complete uniformity of different production batches.

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• 8 January

  WOOD PANELS FACE VENEERS Jointing techniques

  The sliced cut wood is jointed using the latest technology.The following illustrations show the most common techniques used to create a veneer with the desired aesthetic effect for each specific application. Book matchedThis is the standard technique used to joint veneers in mirror images. The technique produces veneers where the next in series is the mirror image of the previous …

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• 8 January

  Supports,Once the best veneer has been created to suit the customer’s requirements, it’s time to choose the type of panel to bond it to.

  POPLAR PLYWOODPanel made entirely of crossed Poplar plies. These panels are available in various plies and outer face layouts. Plywood panels are very strong and long-lasting. BLOCKBOARDPanel with a poplar or fir core, with 1 or 2 poplar plies on each side depending on the chosen ply layout. These panels are very strong and long-lasting and can be drilled also …

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• 8 January

  plywood surface treatments

  Other treatments Brushing: process by which the wood pore is opened to obtain a “solid wood” effect.Sawing: used to obtain a “sawn plank” effect.Over-coat: mineral-based pigments can be applied to the veneered panel before it is painted to produce bespoke colors, guarantee more uniform production batches, and reduce photodegradation.Clear protective film: applied on request to protect the painted panels during …

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