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processing information SIBUGLAS

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ground preparation for gluing

The ground should be dry and flat, free from loose parts, dust, dirt, grease, wax and silicone. To achieve a maximum adhesion, non-absorbent surfaces should be cleaned with alcohol (ethanol, isopropyl alcohol). Self-adhesive (SA) sheets are suitable for both, absorbent and non-absorbent surfaces, although non-absorbent surfaces are recommended.

Before using MultiStyle (MS) on a porous or highly absorbent surface, e.g. brickwork, gypsum plasterboards or untreated chipboards, we recommend undercoating the ground. Alternatively you can use our SIBUKLE D22 HV dispersion adhesive as a suitable first coat. We also recommend SIBUKLE D22 HV dispersion adhesive when using non-adhesive STRUCTURE-LINE (SL) and DECO-LINE (DM) sheets on porous or highly absorbent grounds, e.g. brickwork or gypsum plasterboards and untreated chipboard.

In case of non-absorbent grounds surface tension should be at least 38 dyn (industrial info!). For application on convex or concave grounds all sheet edges must be fixed mechanically.

Please study the technical table in the overview in order to see if this processing step is permissible for your product.

bonding

Ideal processing temperature ranges from + 10°C up to + 30°C. The design sheets should be acclimatized, i.e. they should be brought to room temperature prior to processing (avoidance of condensation on the gluing surface).

A temperature increase of 10°C will cause our products to expand by approx. 0.7 mm over a length of 1 meter. As a rule, expansion gap of approx. 2 – 3 mm should be kept at each sheet edge!

In case of high surroundings temperature or major temperature-fluctuations the expansion gap should be increased or the sheet format should be chosen smaller. Avoid blistering (air inclusions); use a medium-hard hand rubber roller with a width of approx. 170 mm.

Remove the backing cover step-by-step from self-adhesive design sheet (SA), do not touch gluing surface and press the sheet onto the ground as firmly as possible. The final adhesion power will be reached at room temperature after 24 hours.

Please study the technical table in the overview in order to see if this processing step is permissible for your product.

processing SIBUKLE

Application: SIBUKLE D 22 HV is best suited for the gluing of SIBU products onto absorbent flat grounds like wood, plywood, chipboard, gypsum plasterboard, concrete or smooth brickwork.

ATTENTION: SIBUKLE D 22 HV is not suited for non-absorbent grounds such as tiles, plastics, metals, glass, etc.

Processing: Apply exclusively on the entire cleaned ground by means of fine spatula (spatula toothing is given for every product). At a surroundings temperature between 20°C and 35 °C the adhesive should then be left to air for 20 - 50 minutes. The higher the surroundings temperature is the shorter is the airing time. No drying time is required for SibuGlas, SoftLeather and MultiStyle Fashion products, which can be bonded in a wet adhesive bed.

Finger test: After application with the spatula the maximum airing time is reached as soon as the glue no longer sticks to the fingers!

Storage: In the original airtight containers the adhesive can be stored up to 12 months from delivery date. Store always above freezing point. Protect from frost, otherwise the glue cannot be used anymore!

Please study the technical table in the overview in order to see if this accessory is suitable for your product.

cutting

SIBU DECO-LINE sheets with less than 2 mm thickness can be easily cut with a wallpaper knife. Simply notch the surface and break along the edge. For all other product lines and for DECO-LINE sheets up to 3 mm thickness the cutting pressure has to be increased.

After cutting and breaking our self adhesive (SA) design sheets as well as 3D PUNCH-LINE designs (NA + SA) the foil on the back side has to be cut separately. Always use well sharp knives.

Please study the technical table in the overview in order to see if this processing step is permissible for your product.

punching/drilling

PUNCHING Band steel cutting is recommended for design sheets in thickness from 1 up to 1.5 mm.

DRILLING All SIBU design sheets can be drilled from the decor side.

Please study the technical table in the overview in order to see if this processing step is permissible for your product.

sawing

For material up to 1 mm thickness: HW 280x3.2 / 2.2x30 Z60 / 12.46-18.08 WZ
For more than 1 mm thickness: HW 250x3.2 / 2.2x30 Z40 / 19.63 WZ HW 250x3.2 / 2.2x30 Z40 / 19.63 FZ/TZ
Rotation speed 6000 rpm – progressive feed up to 25 m/min

For LEATHER-LINE: HW 255x2.8 / 2.0x30 Z80 / 10.01 FZ WZ
Rotation speed 6000 rpm – progressive feed up to 10 m/min
With LEATHER-LINE the best result is achieved with MDF increment (4 mm) below and on top, low progressive feed and high rotation speed.

Please study the technical table in the overview in order to see if this processing step is permissible for your product.

milling

For material up to 2 mm thickness: cutter with 3 mm diameter, rotation speed from 12000 up to 24000 rpm, progressive feed up to 20 m/min.

Decor side on top: single-edged cutter - left turn

Decor side below: double-edged cutter - right turn

For material with more than 2 mm thickness reduce progressive feed and use a cutter with bigger diameter (6 mm).

Please study the technical table in the overview in order to see if this processing step is permissible for your product.

laser-cutting

All SIBU design sheets can be processed with standard lasers (if not otherwise indicated)

The cutting speed conforms to the watt power of the laser.

Please study the technical table in the overview in order to see if this processing step is permissible for your product.

printing

The surfaces of SIBU design sheets are printable by means of screen or digital printing which give them a very special and individual appearance.

All products marked with P are easily printable.

We offer original samples for tests. Info sheets on demand.

Please study the technical table in the overview in order to see if this processing step is permissible for your product.

profile handling

The profiles must be acclimatised,which means that they have to be brought up to room temperature prior to use.

Cutting must always take place on the upper surface. The profiles must be sawn for amitred cut and precise edge angle quality.

The positioning of the profiles must be selected in such a way that the material expansion of the covered sheet can take place behind the profile nose (2-3mm).

The exact positioning of the sections on the ground is necessary, as previously glued profiles can not be stuck down again.

Please study the technical table in the overview in order to see if this processing step is permissible for your product.

PVA pressing

When pressing the design sheets, a medium-hard sponge rubber mat with a thickness of approx. 5 mm should be used between the pressing sheet and the patterned side of the design sheet. This provides uniform pressure distribution and at the same time prevents undesirable pressure spots caused by particles of dirt between the pressing sheet and the design sheet. However, when using smooth design sheets, it is better to complete pressing without the sponge rubber mat, as this can cause the surface to appear uneven. In order to achieve a smooth surface, enquire about our 2mm-thick design sheets.
WARNING! When pressing mirror or high-gloss products, an undamaged and clean pressing sheet is essential.

Should the design sheet not have a crease-free protective film due to transport and storage conditions, this must be removed prior to pressing. The pressure applied should amount to 2 kg/cm² (0.2 N/mm²), the temperature to approx. 45°C and the pressing time to around 10 minutes.
 
During pressing onto an untreated particle board in 16 mm thickness, best results were achieved with a 1 mm polystyrene balancing sheet. SL LINEA products require a polystyrene balancing sheet with a thickness of 1.5mm. For SibuGlas AR+ (PMMA 2 mm) we recommend the use of the PX Balance Sheet PMMA White 2800x1250x2 (article number: 20278) for balancing. Following pressing allow the sheets to cool over night (approx. 16 hours) in a stack. Cover the stack with a 19 mm-plate so that the uppermost sheet also remains flat.

The patterned side should be uppermost, i.e. visible. The protective film should only be removed when the workpiece has been finished, as it serves as a safeguard during transport. Should the protective film be removed in advance, take care that adhesive packing tape never comes into contact with the patterned surfaces.

The finished pressed design sheet can be easily cut with a saw and subsequently fitted with standard plastic, aluminium or wood edge trims.

Please study the technical table in the overview in order to see if this processing step is permissible for your product.

cleaning

DECO-LINE,STRUCTURE-LINE,ACRYLIC-LINE, PUNCH-LINE, PUNCH-LINE 3D: in case of light dirt by means of softcleaning cloth (it should be free of dust and free of dirt).

In case of heavy dirt by means of standard plastic or window cleaner (spray cleaners not on to the material surface, but sparingly on to the cleaning cloth).

Do not use abrasive cleaners, solvent cleaners or pure alcohol!

LEATHER-LINE: Clean leather surfaces by means of standard liquid soap and then remove the soap with a humid cloth.

Imitation fursurfaces: In case of light dirt clean LL Savanna,LLMarabu,LL Reggae ,LL Eleganza with a vacuum cleaner, in case of strong dirt clea nwith a humid cloth.

We recommend that printed surfaces are only cleaned with slightly soapy water. No abrasive, glass cleaning or similar agents may be used. Rinse with cleanwater.
Cleaning/care may vary in accordance with the printing colourmanufacturer.

POLISHINGKIT for ACRYLIC-LINE and SibuGlas surfaces. Marks from use or scratches on the acrylic surfaces can be repeatedly removed using the polishing kit.

Polishing simultaneously protects the surface. The kit contains polishing paste, a sponge and a polishing cloth.

SibuGlas AR+:
Warm water with washing-up liquid or oil-free benzine are suitable cleaning agents. Soiled cloths and abrasive cleaning agents are to be avoided. No razor blades, knives or scrapers should be used with SibuGlas AR+, as they can cause scratches and damage the abrasion-resistant coating. Dry rubbing is to be avoided under all circumstances.
SIBUGLAS sheets may not be cleaned with alcohol or a solvent.

storage instructions

SIBU design sheets must always be kept in indoor stock, no storage outside!

Following instructions are to be considered:

Design sheets to be stored flat, rolled packed design sheets should be unpacked and laid out flat and if necessary-subjected to additional weight to improve flatness (Use carton underlay and weigh down the entire sheet in order to prevent damage.)

Store the uppermost plate in the pile with decorside down.

Protect SIBU products from UV rays.

Do not expose SIBU productstomoisture or humidity.

Protect material from dirt, dust and mechanical damages.

A permanent storage of more than 3 months in temperature lesst han 0 °C or more than + 30 °C may impact the quality of our design sheets and should be avoided.

SIBUKLE D 22 HV should not be long-time stored below + 5 °C and must be protected from frost during transportation.

transport instructions

In general, for the transport of SIBU products pay attention to protect them from dirt, UV radiation, moisture and mechanical damages.

Use stable, flat pallets with carton bedding, the pallet should be longer than the design sheets.

Place the uppermost design sheet on the pallet with the decor side face down. This uppermost design sheet should be protected in addition by a carton and a board (e.g., chipboard, HDF...).

The design sheets should be protected from shifting. • The edges and sides must be also protected (edge protection, PE foil...)

Avoid temperatures below – 35 °C or more than + 50 °C. • Structured sheets to be transported on pallets with the patterns running in same direction.

Basically, the transport of SIBU design sheets in rolled condition is possible. LL ROMBO 12, LL ROMBO 40, LL ROMBO 85, LL QUADRO as well as CR CRISTAL ROMBO 85 are excluded.

SIBU products must be acclimatized prior to processing; ideal processing temperature is approx. + 10 °C to + 30 °C. • Before any processing of the design sheets read the attached processing instructions which you can also find on the SIBU website!

SIBUKLE D 22 HV should not be long-time stored below + 5 °C and must be protected from frost during transportation.

disposal

The keeping of healthy environment has high priority for us! We check all raw materials used for their environmental compatibility.

Because not everyone has its own plastic disposal container,we pay special attention in development of new products  using only high-quality materials: materials,which may be disposed safely with the domestic waste.

By request we are pleased to provide LGA certificates for all SIBUdesign sheets.