OLON
Custom Saturations
 



Custom Saturations

We saturate decorative papers and specialty overlays with thermosetting resin formulations. Our products are ideal for the manufacturing of thermofused panels and continuous laminates

Polyester Thermosetting Saturated Products

  • Decorative alpha cellulose paper for thermally fused surfaces
  • Backers for the laminating industry.
  • Overlay papers for variety of applications.
  • Custom saturation to meet customer specifications.

The Manufacturing Process

Thermosetting resins begin as a clear liquid through which the special decorative paper or material is passed. The resin-saturated paper is then drawn through a dryer where it is heated, dried and cooled for our laminating customers.

Our Customer Process

Olon's resin-saturated paper is placed over particleboard, MDF, plywood or other substrates where it is subjected to high pressure and heat in a press. This causes two reactions in the thermosetting resin. First, it transforms back into a liquid state and penetrates the fiber of the substrate. Second, the paper begins to harden and thus the result thermally fusing process is completed, resulting in a hard and durable surface.

Advantage

The surface performance of the thermally fused laminates equals or exceeds vertical grade high-pressure laminates and outperforms foils, topcoated papers and vinyl in wear, scuff, stain and heat resistance.

Performance

  • Surface performance is similar to thermally fused (low pressure) melamine.
  • Extremely longer shelf life than melamine saturated paper.
  • Flexibility enhancements for continuous thermally fused laminates.
  • Laminated panels are easy to machine, less chipping and longer tool life.
  • Laminates have better chemical and impact resistance than other laminate materials.
  • Decorative prints are sharp and bright, and have warm, rich, authentic textures.

For more information and to see how Olon custom saturation can benefit you, contact us at:

Olon Industries Inc.

Telephone: 630 377 6566