EN 438-1 High Pressure Decorative Laminates (HPL) - Sheets Based on Thermoset Resins - Part 1: Standard Test for Introduction and General Information

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EN 438-1 High Pressure Decorative Laminates (HPL) - Sheets Based on Thermoset Resins - Part 1: Standard Test for Introduction and General Information

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 438-1 testing. This section of EN 438 provides an overview of the standard and provides guidance on the selection and application of test methods and specifications in EN 438-2, EN 438-3, EN 438-4, EN 438-5, EN 438-6 provides. This European Standard is applicable to high pressure decorative laminates (HPL) produced using the high pressure process.

EN 438-1 High Pressure Decorative Laminates (HPL) - Sheets Based on Thermoset Resins - Part 1: Standard Test for Introduction and General Information

EN 438-2 applies to HPL products in various internal and external application areas, e.g. construction, shipping, furniture, flooring, etc. Test methods have been developed specifically to test HPL.

It should be noted that not all test methods apply to all HPL types. For example, Test 11, Abrasion Resistance, applies only to flooring grade laminates; Test 10, Surface Wear Resistance, applies to all HPL types except flooring grade laminates. Therefore, it is important to read the scope of the test method to determine if it is applicable to a particular HPL product.

The EN 438-1 standard is part of the European standards for the seismic design of structures called Eurocode 8. This standard specifies the design rules, methods and rules required to make structures seismically safe. This standard contains the information necessary for the seismic analysis, design and inspection of structures. It also includes the methods necessary to evaluate the seismic performance of structures.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 438-1 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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