EN 438-6 High Pressure Decorative Laminates (HPL) - Sheets Based on Thermosetting Resins - Part 6: Outdoor Grade Compact Laminates 2 mm or More 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 438-6 testing. This European standard applies to Outdoor Grade Compact laminates 2 mm thick and more manufactured using the high pressure process. It covers the specifications of standard and flame retardant laminates intended for use in outdoor weather conditions such as direct sunlight, rain and frost.

Two performance levels are specified; one for moderate outdoor conditions and the other for severe outdoor conditions. Laminates conforming to this European Standard are called Outdoor Class Compact laminates and are characterized by high tensile strength, high impact resistance, thermal shock resistance and resistance to weathering and corrosion.

They are available in a variety of decorative colors with high resistance to discoloration and aging for outdoor applications. Once self-supporting, Exterior Compact laminates are ready to install and simply cut, drill, etc. to the appropriate size to suit the application. requires. EN 438-2 specifies test methods for this part of EN 438.

Certain applications involving cut-to-size panels and full-size sheets may require special quality requirements that can be negotiated between supplier and buyer; in such cases, the following requirements can be used as a basis for agreement.

It should be noted that only a small percentage of the pages in a batch (level to be agreed with the customer) should contain defects of the minimum acceptable level. It can be agreed between the buyer and supplier that the visual quality standard only applies to one decorative face.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with EN 438-6 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.