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American Laminators
Association(1)
Performance
Standard for Thermoset Decorative Panes(2) |
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Tests for
Resistance to: |
Test
Description(3) |
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Minimum
Requirement to Comply with ALA 1992(6) |
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Solid Colors |
Wood Grains |
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Funder Typical Values |
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Solid Colors |
Wood Grains |
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NEMA
LD3-1995 GP-20 Minimum Performance Standard |
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Wear |
A measure of the ability
of a decorative overlaid surface to maintain its design or
color when subjected to prolonged abrasive wear. |
400 Cycles |
125 Cycles |
600 |
200 |
400 Cycles |
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Scuff |
A measure of the ability
of a decorative overlaid surface to maintain its original
appearance when subjected to prolonged scraping or scuffing. |
No effect |
No effect |
NE |
NE |
No effect |
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Stain |
A measure of the ability
of a decorative overlaid surface to resist any staining or
discoloration by prolonged contact from 29 common household
agents. |
No effect 1-23 / moderate
24-29 |
No effect 1-23 / moderate
24-29 |
Stains 1-23 NE / 24-29 M |
Stains 1-23 NE / 24-29 M |
No effect 1-23 / moderate
24-29 |
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Cleanability |
A measure of the ability
of a decorative overlaid surface to be cleaned using a
sponge. |
No effect / surface
cleaned in 25 or fewer strokes |
No effect / surface
cleaned in 10 or fewer strokes |
NE |
NE |
Slight |
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Light(4) |
A measure of the ability
of a decorative overlaid surface to retain its color after
exposure to a light source have a frequency range
approximating sunlight. |
Slight |
Slight |
SL |
NE |
Slight |
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High Temperature |
A measure of the ability
of a decorative overlaid surface to maintain its color and
surface texture when subjected to a high temperature
(356°F). |
Slight |
Slight |
SL-NE |
SL-NE |
Slight |
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Radiant
Heat |
A measure of the ability
of a decorative overlaid surface to resist soot damage when
subjected to a radiant-heat source. |
No effect up to 60
seconds |
No effect up to 60
seconds |
165 seconds |
165 seconds |
No effect up to 60
seconds |
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Boiling
Water(5) |
A measure of the ability
of a decorative overlaid surface to maintain its color and
surface texture when subjected to boiling water. |
No effect |
No effect |
SL-NE |
SL-NE |
No effect |
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Impact |
A measure of the ability
of a decorative overlaid surface to resist fracture due to
spot impact by a steel ball dropped from a measured height. |
15" without fracture |
15" without fracture |
18-20 |
18-20 |
15" without fracture |
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Flatness |
Measured with the panel
in a vertical plane. Warpage not to exceed 3/8" in 96"
length or 1/4" in a 48" width. |
- |
- |
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No standard |
