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Product Information
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There are many metal panel companies and system types to choose from. Since every project is unique, reviewing project criteria first then filtering for companies meeting your criteria is preferable than the other way around.
More information on ACM Panel Manufacturers can be found on the manufacturer websites. A few suggestions are below.
High Pressure Laminates (HPL) for Decorative Surfaces
High Pressure Laminate or HPL, is the direct descendent of the original plastic laminate. HPL is produced by saturating multiple layers of kraft paper with phenolic resin. A layer of printed décor paper is placed on top of the kraft paper before pressing. The resulting sandwich is fused together under heat and pressure (more than 1,000 PSI). Because phenolic and melamine resins are thermoset plastics, the curing process transforms the resin into plastic by a cross linking process that converts the paper sheets into a single, rigid laminated sheet. Thermosetting creates strong, irreversible bonds that contribute to its durability.
More information on HPL’s can be found on manufacturer websites. Three of the more popular companies found in the northeast market…
