Instructions for Use 3 mm - Varicor
Instructions for Use 3 mm - Varicor
Instructions for Use 3 mm - Varicor
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1. VARICOR ® 3MM<br />
<strong>Varicor</strong> ® 3 <strong>mm</strong> is a solid surface material made of a mineral filler based on purified bauxite bonded with a<br />
resin which was specially developed <strong>for</strong> the product. <strong>Varicor</strong> ® 3 <strong>mm</strong> can be processed like wood. It can be<br />
sawed, drilled, milled and ground with hard tipped tools. <strong>Varicor</strong> ® 3 <strong>mm</strong> is a homogeneous material which<br />
does not possess any fibres as opposed to e.g. wood. Thus its material properties are three dimensionally<br />
identical. <strong>Varicor</strong> ® 3 <strong>mm</strong> panels are available in different decorative designs as specified in our program of<br />
delivery.<br />
1.1 Properties / Features<br />
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The individual components, homogeneous structure and surface finish impart <strong>Varicor</strong>® certain properties<br />
which are briefly described below.<br />
The component resin imparts:<br />
• Elasticity<br />
• Resistance to chemicals<br />
• Waterproofness<br />
• Thermal bending<br />
Mineral filler as a further component causes the following effects:<br />
• Mineral appearance<br />
• Mechanical machinability with hard tipped tools<br />
• Chemical stability<br />
The surface finish has an impact on the optical effect. Pleasantness to touch, insensibility to soil and wear –<br />
these properties directly depend on the selected degree of grinding.<br />
1.2 Material limits<br />
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Protect <strong>Varicor</strong> ® 3 <strong>mm</strong> from excessive temperatures with suitable thermal insulating material. Do not place<br />
any hot objects directly on the <strong>Varicor</strong> ® 3 <strong>mm</strong> surface.<br />
Temperatures above 140° C case signs of wear due to the release of the water bound in the filler.<br />
Cutouts with inner radii less than 10 <strong>mm</strong> are not permissible because otherwise stress cracks may occur.<br />
When the radius is less than 10 <strong>mm</strong>, a stress crack can <strong>for</strong>m because a starting point is existing. This point<br />
does not exist when the radius is equal to or greater than 10 <strong>mm</strong>.<br />
Only use a holohedral, sturdy substructure which is bonded to <strong>Varicor</strong> ® 3<strong>mm</strong> and a counteracting plate<br />
made of 0.8 <strong>mm</strong> HPL by a PVAC glue (white glue).<br />
Due to its machinability with hard tipped tools, <strong>Varicor</strong> ® 3 <strong>mm</strong> is not scratch-proof. Signs of wear and tear<br />
are more clearly visible on dark colours. This applies particularly <strong>for</strong> the colours emerald, vulcano and mare.<br />
These colours were specially developed <strong>for</strong> use in decorative areas accordingly, they should not be used in<br />
these areas.<br />
Because <strong>Varicor</strong> ® 3 <strong>mm</strong> and <strong>Varicor</strong> ® 12 <strong>mm</strong> panels possess different expansion coefficients, these two<br />
materials can only be bonded with silicone / PUR.<br />
Due to different expansion coefficients of the various components, changes in temperature may lead to a<br />
distortion of the composite material. By screwing the composite board onto the substructure (e.g. a base<br />
cabinet) this effect will be compensated.<br />
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