OSTERMANN Edgings for a Perfect Bondline
With our TPU zero bondline edging, we are offering the carpenter/cabinet maker a new solution for high end furniture design. The edgings are available in different versions, particularly made for the respective processing with modern laser, hot air or near infrared radiation (NIR) technology.
With laser technology, modern hot air units or the near infrared radiation (NIR), you can now produce furniture elements with a nearly invisible transition from the board surface to the edging. This is referred to as a an invisible bondline or zero joint / zero bondline. Furniture elements with "zero bondline" do not only impress in their outer appearance, but also with their excellent quality. The connection between the board and the edging is significantly more resistant to moisture, heat and dirt than EVA hotmelt adhesive bond that was considered standard a few years ago.
Advantages of TPU Zero Bondline Edgings
- extremely hard joint and invisible bondline
- optimum processing and perfect joint quality
- excellent properties for extended use
- extremely strong bond
- high water and heat resistance
- in any width from 16 to 60 mm
- ABS plain and decor edgings and real wood edgings for processing with modern zero bondline technologies
- available from 1 roll (ABS roll 1 mm: 225 m, ABS roll 2 mm: 150 m)
- Ready for dispatch in 4 working days
The functional layer of the edging is made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), i.e. of 100 % plastic. This leads to a hard, yet permanently elastic joint with a strong bond. The functional layer cures quickly, which prevents smearing at the units during post-processing, even at high feed speeds. The bondline does not shrink when drying out. Due to the hardness of the functional layer the joint will not deteriorate over the longer term. This leads to excellent properties for the extended use of the finished workpiece. Numerous in-house tests have shown the high water resistance. Moreover, a heat resistance of up to 150° C is achieved.
TPU for different machine technologies
With the laser, Airtec or Infratec edging, we have deliberately decided to work on individual edging solutions compatible with each processing technology. This has the advantage that for each of the 3 "invisible bondlines" the development of the respective technologies can be optimized and adjusted according to the requirements of customers. OSTERMANN customers can be sure that even with new processing technologies, we as a pioneer will always provide the right edging.
