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GlobalArt Gold Physical Information
Property
Test Method / Unit
3mm to 6mm
9mm to 18mm
25mm
Density
EN323
Kg / m3
780
740
710
Density Profile @ Core
%
90
85
80
Internal Bond

EN319
N / mm2

0.8
0.7
0.6
Modulus of Rupture
EN310
N / mm2
45
35
30
Modulus of Elasticity
EN310
N / mm2
3000
2600
2400
Screw Holding
Face
Edge

N
N

-
-

1100
1000

1000
900
Thickness Swell
(24 hrs )
EN317
%
18
10
6
Water Absorption
%
40
30
30

For applications in high humidity environments or exposed to occasional water spills, we recommend GlobalArt HMR. See properties listed below.

GlobalArt HMR Moisture Resistant Properties
Property
Test Method / Unit
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 (24 hrs)
EN317
%
12
7
5
Thickness Swell after V313 Cyclic Test

EN317
%

7
5
4
Water Absorption
%
35
25
20
Dimentional 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 bonded to the MDF substrate under hear and presure using the latest Siempelkamp Gmbh press technology.

GlobalArt Surface Properties
Property
Test
Unit
Average Values
Paper Weight
-
gsm
70 - 110
Flammability
(DIN51960)
-
K1
Porosity
(Graphite)
-
0
Abrasion
Waterthrough (FP)

(EN 438-2, CS17)

R

>1600
Impact Resistance
ASTMD 1037
Pass
650mm Drop
Scratch Resistance
(EN 438-2, 14)
N
2.5
Cigarette Burn
(EN 438-2, 18)
-
No Change
Steam
(EN 438-2, 24)
-
No Change
Stain / Ethanol
(DIN68861B)
-
1
 
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