Technical Statement
Product Description
Laminex Panels for Partitions (Compact Laminate) is made from layers of resin impregnated kraft paper. Panels are formed under high pressure and temperature. Panels are self-supporting, moisture resistant and durable.
Laminex Panels for Partitions are 13mm thick and available in a range of decors an as standard grade, a multipurpose compact, and laboratory grade, with a chemical resistant surface.
Panel sizes are:
Standard Grade: 3360 x 1830 x 13mm + 1830 x 1830 x 13 mm
Weight: 18.5 kg/m2 - 124kgs | 62kgs
laboratory Grade: 3670 x 1530 x 13mm
Weight: 18.5 kg/m2 - 104kgs / panel
Laminex Panels for Partitions are fabricated by specialist fabricators.
Compact laminate fabricators have their own proprietary hardware and accessories which Laminex do not supply.
Scope of use
Laminex Compact and Laboratory Compact are suitable for use in applications such as shower and toilet cubicles, interior wall linings, tabletops, lockers, office furniture, laboratory workshops, kitchen cabinets and benchtops.
It is appropriate for use where hygiene is important such as leisure facilities, schools, hospitals and doctor's surgeries, shopping centres, bars, hotels, in offices and residential kitchens and bathrooms.
New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)
The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:
- Clause B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1, B2.3.1(b), B2.3.1(c)
NZBC E3/AS1 - clause 3.1.2 Walls - d) Water resistant sheet linings finished with a decorative high-pressure laminate or factory applied polyurethane or resin,and installed with impervious joints. (Laminex Compact Laminate is a High Pressure Laminate with decorative HPL surfaces.
- Clause C3 Fire affecting areas beyond the fire source: Performance C3.4(a)
Refer to Laminex Compact Laminate Fire Test report 7-598692-CV
- Clause E3 Internal moisture: Performance E3.3.4, E3.3.5
Refer to EN438 High pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - specification and properties of high-pressure decorative laminates based on thermosetting resins.
- Clause F2 Hazardous building materials: Performance F2.3.1
Refer to Laminex Compact SDS
- Clause G3 Food preparation and prevention of contamination: Performance G3.3.2, G3.3.2(a)
Refer to EN438 High pressure decorative laminates (HPL) - specification and properties of high-pressure decorative laminates based on thermosetting resins.
Evidence
The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:
Please see the technical data sheets on our website for more information
Supporting evidence
The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:
Use in Service History
25+ years of in service use
Product Criteria
Design requirements
Laminex Compact is extremely scratch, wear, stain, moisture and impact resistant. The panels have a high resistant to organic solvents such as acetone, toluene, xylene & similar substances. They are resistant to disinfectants & cleaning chemicals as well as food juices & dyes, which affect neither the properties nor the appearance.
The range of colours has been selected from the Laminex Colour Palette meaning that panels can easily integrate and coordinate with other products & services.
Laminex® Compact Laminate has non-porous impermeable surface.
Laminex® Compact Laminate has Laminex™ Protec+®, an antimicrobial surface technology that prevents growth of bacteria and inhibits fungus on decorative surfaces.
Laminex Panels for Partitions standard is is covered by a 10-year limited warranty and laboratory grade is covered by a 5-year warranty.
Installation requirements
Please refer to your fabricator for special assistance with your project.
Maintenance requirements
No special maintenance requirements - refer to Laminex Panels for Partitions TDS for care and maintenance details.
Warrantees
B2 Durability: Performance B2.3.1 (b) for 15 years when Fabrication guidelines included in the Laminex™ Panels for Partitions Technical Data Sheet are followed. Refer to Laminex Panels for Partition Warranty.
Environmental
GREENGUARD GOLD - Refer to Laminex.co.nz for Greenguard certificate
Building Product Information Requirements
Manufacturer
Legal Trading Name:
Maica
Business Email:
kringkring@maica.com.my
Contact Number/s:
+64 604 3327436
Importer
Legal Trading Name:
Laminex New Zealand
Business Email:
info@laminex.co.nz
Contact Number/s:
09 5714444
0800 303606
Product Identifier
NON-POSTFORMABLE HIGH PRESSURE LAMINATE (HPL) LAMINEX® COMPACT AND LAMINEX LABORATORY GRADE COMPACT
Warnings
This product has no warnings associated with it.