EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 311 testing. This European Standard specifies a method for assessing the surface integrity of coated wood-based panels and uncoated particleboards, wet and dry process fibreboards and cement-bonded particleboards.
Particleboard is an engineered wood product made by compressing wood particles such as sawdust and sawdust with a binder under heat and pressure. The resulting board is relatively low cost, lightweight and versatile, making it a popular choice for a wide variety of applications such as furniture, cabinets and building construction.
The surface toughness of a particle board refers to its ability to resist damage or deterioration on its surface. A particle board with good surface strength should be able to withstand minor scratches, bumps and abrasion without significant damage to its surface. In contrast, a chipboard with poor surface strength can more easily form scratches, dents, or other imperfections that can compromise its appearance and durability.
There are several factors that can affect the surface strength of a particleboard, including the type and quality of binder used, the size and distribution of wood particles, pressing conditions, and surface finishes. To ensure good surface strength, particleboard manufacturers typically use strict quality control measures, such as monitoring the thickness and density of the boards, checking for defects and delamination, and testing surface hardness and scratch resistance.
In addition to the test method described earlier, there are other tests such as the Taber abrasion test, scratch resistance test, and impact resistance test that can be used to evaluate the surface strength of particle boards. These tests can provide more detailed information on the performance and durability of particleboard under different conditions and can be used to compare the quality of different particleboard products.
EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 311 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.
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