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Physical
Properties
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GlobalArt
Gold and GlobalArt Lite
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| Property |
Test
method/Unit |
Average
Values |
| GlobalArt
Gold |
GlobalArt
Lite |
| 3mm
to 6mm |
9mm
to 18mm |
25mm |
9mm
to 12mm |
15mm
to 18mm |
25mm |
| Density |
EN323
Kg/m3 |
780 |
740 |
710 |
620 |
600 |
590 |
| Density
profile @ Core |
% |
90 |
85 |
80 |
80 |
80 |
75 |
| Internal
Bond |
EN319
N/mm2 |
0.8 |
0.7 |
0.6 |
0.5 |
0.45 |
0.4 |
| Modulus
of Rupture |
EN310
N/mm2 |
45 |
35 |
30 |
28 |
26 |
24 |
| Modulus
of Elasticity |
EN310
N/mm2 |
3000 |
2600 |
2400 |
2500 |
2400 |
2300 |
| Screw
Holding Face Edge |
N
N |
-
- |
1100
1000 |
1000
900 |
1000
900 |
1000
800 |
900
700 |
| Thickness
Swell (24 hrs) |
EN317
% |
18 |
10 |
6 |
15 |
12 |
10 |
| Water
Absorption (24hrs) |
% |
40 |
30 |
30 |
45 |
35 |
35 |
For applications in high
humidity environments or exposed to occasional water spills we recommend Global
Art HMR.� See properties listed below.
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GlobalArt
HMR Moisture Resistant Properties
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| Property |
Test
method/ Unit |
Average
Values |
| 3mm
to 6mm |
9mm
to 18mm |
25mm |
| Internal
Bond after V313 Wet Cyclic Test |
EN321
N/mm2 |
0.6 |
0.5 |
0.4 |
| Thickness
swell (24hrs) |
EN317
% |
12 |
7 |
5 |
| Thickness
swell after V313 Wet Cyclic Test |
EN317
% |
7 |
5 |
4 |
| Water
Absorption |
% |
35 |
25 |
20 |
| Dimensional
Stability (humidity 35-85% rh) Length.width Thickness |
%
% |
0.3
4 |
0.25
3 |
0.25
2 |
GlobalArt is laminated with a
range of decorative papers offering an attractive, versatile and durable surface
for all furniture and joinery items.� The decorative papers are impregnated
with melamine resins and are bonded to the MDF substrate under heat and pressure
using the latest Siempelkamp Gmbh press technology.
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GlobalArt
Surface Properties
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| Property |
Test |
Unit |
Average
Values |
| Paper
Weight |
� |
gsm |
70-110 |
| Flammability |
(DIN51960) |
- |
K1 |
| Porosity |
(Graphite) |
- |
0 |
Abrasion
Warethrough (FP) |
(EN
438-2, CS17) |
R |
>1600 |
| Impact
resistance |
ASTMD
1037 |
Pass |
650mm
drop |
| Scratch
resistance |
(EN
438-2.14) |
N |
2.5 |
| Cigaretter
Burn |
(EN
438-2.18) |
- |
No
change |
| Steam |
(EN
438-2.24) |
- |
No
change |
| Stain/Ethanol |
(DIN68861B) |
- |
1 |
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