EN 438-5 High Pressure Decorative Laminates (HPL) - Sheets Based on Thermoset Resins - Part 5: Classification and Specifications for Flooring Grade Laminates 2 mm and Less in Thickness

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EN 438-5 High Pressure Decorative Laminates (HPL) - Sheets Based on Thermoset Resins - Part 5: Classification and Specifications for Flooring Grade Laminates 2 mm and Less in Thickness

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 438-5 testing. This European standard applies to six flooring grade laminates less than 2 mm thick, produced using a high pressure process for bonding to supporting substrates to produce HPL flooring elements. They meet the surface property requirements specified in EN 13329 for laminate flooring applications.

EN 438-5 High Pressure Decorative Laminates (HPL) - Sheets Based on Thermoset Resins - Part 5: Classification and Specifications for Flooring Grade Laminates 2 mm and Less in Thickness

High-pressure decorative flooring laminates are characterized by high resistance to abrasion, aesthetic qualities and durability. They have good hygienic and anti-static properties and are easy to clean and maintain.

The requirements in this standard apply only to high-pressure laminate, and additional specifications will need to be specified to define the functional performance of the finished flooring product.

When examined under daylight or D11664 standard illuminator as specified in EN ISO 2-65 and also under tungsten filament lightning illuminator A as specified in EN ISO 11664-2, there is a slight difference between the corresponding color reference sample kept by the supplier and manufacturer. sample is acceptable.

When viewed from different viewing angles, there should be no significant difference between the corresponding surface lacquer reference sample held by the supplier and the sample tested.

The acceptable size of defects depends on the maximum fouling length equivalent to 10 mm/m² laminate and is proportional to the slab size under examination. The total acceptable length of fouling can be concentrated in one defect or dispersed into infinitely smaller defects.

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