AWS EDITION 1, 2009

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As may be updated by errata at http://www.awinet.org, http://www.awmac.com, or http://www.woodworkinstitute.com/awserrata/

Section 4 - Sheet Products (Page 26 of 31)

PRODUCT

SHEET PRODUCT RULES (continued)

These rules are not intended to create a face grade; they are intended only to establish the acceptable requirements and/

or characteristics after the architectural woodwork is completed or installed.

DESCRIPTION E C P

4.2c

H

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MATERIAL - HPDL (High-Pressure Decorative Laminate) shall:

4.2c.1 Be constructed (in conformance with NEMA LD3 [latest edition]) of multiple layers of phenolic resin-

saturated kraft paper in combination with a layer of decorative melamine-saturated paper, all fused together

under heat and pressure with the following minimum performance properties, and:

4.2c.1.1

Laminate types are abbreviated as “HGS/L” and “VGS/L” for horizontal and vertical general

purpose; “HGP” and“ VGP” for post-forming; “HGF” for fire-rated, “CLS” for cabinet liner; and

“BKL” for backer in accordance with latest NEMA usage.

4.2c.2

HGS HGL VGS VGL HGP VGP HGF CLS BKL

Nominal thickness

inch / (mm)

0.048"

(1.2)

0.039"

(1.0)

0.028"

(0.7)

0.020"

(0.5)

0.039"

(1.0)

0.028"

(0.7)

0.048"

(1.2)

0.020"

(0.5)

0.020"

(0.5)

Thickness tolerance

± inch / (mm)

0.005"

(0.12)

0.005"

(0.12)

0.004"

(0.10)

0.004"

(0.10)

0.005"

(0.12)

0.004"

(0.10)

0.005"

(0.12)

0.004"

(0.10)

0.004"

(0.10)

Wear (cycles, min.) 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 —

% Dim change

(cross-direction) 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.4 0.9 2.0 —

Stain

(variety of agents)

No effect 1-10

Moderate effect 11-15

Moderate

effect 1-15 —

Cleanability

(cycles, maximum)^20 —

Light Slight effect Moderate effect —

High temperature Slight effect Moderate effect —

Radiant heat

(seconds, minimum)

125 100 80 60 100 80 75 — —

Boiling water No effect Slight effect No

effect

Moderate effect —

Impact (inches, min.) 50 35 20 15 30 20 45 10 —

Test procedures and minimum requirements shall comply with NEMA-LD3 (latest edition) for HPDL.

4.2c.3 Have CORE optional with manufacturer, within the provisions of these standards.

4.2c.4 Be within the THICKNESS range of:

4.2c.4.1 HORIZONTAL - 0.028" to 0.048" (0.71 mm to 1.22 mm)

4.2c.4.2 VERTICAL - 0.028" to 0.048" (0.71 mm to 1.22 mm)

4.2c.4.3 POST-FORMING - 0.028" to 0.039" (0.71 mm to 0.99 mm)

4.2c.4.4 BACKER - 0.016" to 0.048" (0.51 mm to 1.22 mm)

4.2c.4.5 CABINET LINER - 0.016" to 0.048" (0.51 mm to 1.22 mm)

4.2c.5 If FIRE-RATED required:

4.2c.5.1 Be CLASS 1.

4.2c.5.2 Have minimum 0.028" (0.71 mm) thick BACKING SHEET.

4.2c.5.3 Be BONDED with a Class 1, ridged set adhesive.

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