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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 31 | | | | | | | | | | Grade Options | | | | | | | | | | Grade 41: (HCS, Nominal Thickness .051" (1.3mm)) ColorCore® surfacing material In matte finish for general purpose Interior use. Solid color throughout: eliminates the "dark line" of standard laminates. Available only for Matte finish ColorCore® surfacing material Items. Grade 43: (HCS, Nominal Thickness .062" (1.6mm)) ColorCore® surfacing material In polished finish for vertical or light-duty horizontal Interior applications. Solid color throughout; eliminates the "dark line" of standard laminates. Available In 909 Black and 949 White only Grade 50 Fire-Rated General Purpose Grade: (HGF, Nominal Thickness .048" (1.2mm)) Intended for use In vertical and horizontal Interior applications which require low flame spread ratings to conform to building codes. Classified by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. and meets most military and marine specifications. Available only for selected Fire-Rated Laminate Items. Grade 51 General Purpose Grade: (HGS, Nominal Thickness .050" (1.2mm)) Dimensional laminate for horizontal and vertical Interior applications. Similar In properties to Grade 10. Available only for Corrugated, Weave, Quarry Sand & Leather finishes. Grade 52 General Purpose Postformlng Grade: (HGR Nominal Thickness .039" (1.0mm)) Postformable to permit bending on suitable commercial postformlng equipment. Used whenever forming Is desired for decorative or functional purposes In Interior applications. Similar In properties to Grade 12. Available only for Corrugated, Weave, Quarry Sand & Leather finishes. Grade 54 Vertical Dimensional Grade: (VGD, Nominal Thickness .047" (1.2mm) Dimensional laminate for vertical Interior applications. Available only for punched and quilted finishes. (Authentlx Collection) Grade 72 Garden cabinet Liner Grade (CLS, Nominal Thickness .020" (0.5mm)) Non-decorative surface: light-duty Interior use cabinet liner for balancing and moisture control of laminate home panels. Available only for Cabinet Garden liners. | | Grade 87 Fire-Rated Backing Sheet Grade: (BLF, Nominal Thickness .028" (0.7mm)) Non-decorative surface; light-duty Interior use, fire-rated backing sheet for balancing and moisture control of laminate panels. Available only for selected Fire-Rated Laminate Backing Sheet Items. Grade 89 Fire-Rated Backing Sheet Grade: (BGF, Nominal Thickness .048" (1.2mm)) Non-decorative surface; general purpose Interior use fire-rated backing sheet for balancing and moisture control of laminate panels. Available only for selected Fire-Rated Laminate Backing Sheet Items. Grade 91 Backing Sheet Grade: (BKL, Nominal Thickness .020" (0.5mm)) Non-decorative surface: light-duty Interior use backing sheet for balancing and moisture control of laminate panels. Available only for selected Backing Sheet Items. Grade 92 Backing Sheet Grade: (BKH, Nominal Thickness .048" (1.2mm)) Non-decorative surface: general purpose Interior use backing sheet for balancing and moisture control of laminate panels. Available only for selected Backing Sheet Items. Grade C2 Backing Sheet Grade: (BKH, Nominal Thickness .030" (0.8mm) Non-decorative surface: general purpose Interior use backing sheet for balancing and moisture control of laminate panels. Available only for selected Backing Sheet Items. Thick Phenolic Grade: Two-sided, decorative panel suitable for Interior horizontal or vertical surfaces. Available only with black core. S2: (CSL, Nominal Thickness .125" (3.175mm) P7: (CSL, Nominal Thickness .250" (6.350mm) S8: (CSL, Nominal Thickness .375" (9.525mm) S6: (CSL, Nominal Thickness .500" (12.7mm) | | | | | | Formica Corporation offers laminate products for specialty applications, as well as products to complement our standard lines, | | Grade 10 General Purpose Grade: (HGS, Nominal Thickness .048"(1.2mm)) The most widely specified grade; recommended for horizontal and vertical Interior applications. Grade 12 Horizontal Postformlng Grade: (HGR Nominal Thickness .039"(1.0mm)) Outside radius to .5" (12.7mm) and cove radius to .1875" (4.8mm). Postformable to permit bending on suitable commercial postformlng equipment. Use whenever forming Is desired for decorative or functional purposes In Interior applications. Optimum postformlng temperature Is 325° F (163° C). Note: When used with a polished finish, Grade 12 Is recommended only for light-duty horizontal surfaces. Grade 20 Vertical Postformlng Grade: (VGP, Nominal Thickness .028" (0.7mm)) Outside and Inside radii to .375" (9.5mm). A forming grade designed for vertical or light-duty horizontal Interior applications requiring radlused edges. Thinner than Grade 12; excellent for postformed radii. Installed panel width not to exceed 24" (609.6mm) maximum. Grade A3 Chemtop2™ Postformlng Grade: (LGR Nominal Thickness .038" (1.0mm)) Designed for Interior horizontal and vertical surfaces where resistance to chemicals Is necessary. Ideal postformlng temperature Is 288° F (142° C). Formica Chemtop2™ can be postformed to a minimum .5" (12.7mm) outside radius and .1875" (4.8mm) Inside cove radius. Slight whitening In the cove Is normal and does not Indicate a product defect. Grade 32 Fire-Rated Vertical Grade: (VGF, Nominal Thickness .032" (0.8mm)) Intended for use In vertical and horizontal Interior applications which require low flame spread ratings to conform to building codes. Classified by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. and meets most military and marine specifications. Slightly thinner than Grade 50. Available only for selected Fire-Rated Laminate Items. | | | | | | | | | | Chemtop2™ Laminate: Formica Chemtop2™ is a chemical-resistant laminate that Is Intended for application to Interior horizontal and vertical surfaces where building design, appearance, quality, durability and resistance to relatively harsh acids, alkalis, corrosive salts and other destructive or staining substances are required. For more Information, see Formica Chemtop2™ brochure (Form No. 15-001). Fire-Rated Laminate: Formica® Brand Fire-Rated Laminate meets Class 1(A) flame spread ratings and Is available In a selection of solid colors, patterns and woodgralns. It Is listed by Underwriters Laboratory Inc., and meets the following standards: FAA Part 25.853 (A&B) Noncommercial aircraft U.S. Coast Guard, Subpart 164.012 MIL-P-17171 E (SH), Type IV MIL-STD-1623 D (SH) Canadian Reference: ULC Classification as per ASTM #84 (ULC 723) and NFPA 255. With two grades suitable for general purpose, non-postformlng applications, this laminate Is Ideal for most military and marine applications. For more information, see Tech Data - Fire-Rated Laminate (Form No. 02-120), Data Sheet - Fire-Rated Laminate/Ship Building (Form No. 01-078) and Data Sheet - Fire-Rated Laminate/Building Products (Form No. 01-077). | | Thick Phenolic Laminate: Formica® Brand Thick Phenolic Laminate Is available In thicknesses up to 1". Its exceptional strength allows the product to be used as a structural material. Uses Include contemporary toilet partitions, convector covers and other assemblies requiring high strength and resistance to Impact, water and humidity. Available with decorative surface on one side, both sides, or no sides, thick phenolic can be drilled, sanded, shaped and cut with standard carblde-tlpped tools. For more Information, see Q&A at www.formlca.com. Backing Sheets and Cabinet Liners: Formica® Brand Backing Sheets and Cabinet Liner sheets provide balancing and moisture control for utilitarian surfaces. Available In two grades and a wide variety of sizes, the undecorated phenolic backing sheets have a flat, dark brown finish. Cabinet liners are available In four colors and two sizes, all with a flat, non-decorative finish suitable for cabinet Interiors. For more Information, see Tech Data - Backing Sheets (No. 01-093). Lab Grade Laminate: Both chemical and staln-reslstant, Formica® Brand Lab Grade Is designed for laboratories, hospitals and other environments where potentially destructive elements and solutions are common. Lab Grade Is postformable and meets the International Standards Organization and National Electrical Manufacturers Association performance standards. For more Information, see Tech Data - Lab Grade (Form No. 02-121). Lab grade Is available In matte black only. Dry-Erase Markerboard Laminate: Formica® Brand Dry-Erase Markerboard Laminate, Is Intended for application to Interior vertical surfaces where a high gloss, durable, nonabsorbent dry-erase markerboard surface Is required. Available In both Grades 10/HGS and 20/VGP. For more Information, see Tech Data - Dry-Erase Markerboard Laminate (Form No. 02-138). | | | | | | o | | | | | | | | | | | | | | P8 S7 R3 | | (CSL, Nominal Thickness .625" (15.875mm) (CSL, Nominal Thickness .750" (19.05mm) | | | | | | | | | | (CSL, Nominal Thickness 1.00" (25.4mm) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Grade Selection Guide Consult this chart to determine the recommended grades for typical application. | | | | | | Commercial Commercial Work Cabinetry & Surfaces Furniture | | Partitions Surfaces Furniture Surfaces | | | | | | Horizontal | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Grade 10 HGS (General Purpose) Grade 12 HGP (General Purpose Postformlng) Grade 41 HCSP (Colorcore) Grade A3 LGP (Chemtop2™) Grade 50 HGF (Fire-Rated) Grade 51 HGS (General Purpose) Grade 52 HGP (General Purpose Postformlng) Grade 89 BGF (Backing Sheet) Grade 92 BKH (Backing Sheet) Vertical | | | | | | ■ | | ■ | | ■ | | ■ | | ■ | | | | | | | | | | ■ | | ■ | | ■ | | ■ | | ■ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | • ••• | | | | | | ■ | | | | | | | | | | ■ | | ■ | | ■ | | ■ | | ■ | | | | | | | | | | ■ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ■ | | ■ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Grade 20 VGP (General Purpose Postformlng) Grade 32 VGF (Fire-Rated) Grade 43 HCS (ColorCore) Grade 54 VDG Grade 72 CLS (Cabinet Liner) Grade 87 BLF (Backing Sheet) Grade 91 BKL (Backing Sheet) Grade C2 (Backing Sheet) | | | | | | ■ | | ■ | | | | | | | | | | ■ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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