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Frama-Tech stocks thousands of pvc edge banding colors to match virtually all laminates, melamines, and thermal products

We specialize in textures and finishes; including gloss natural grains, mattes, casual rustic, timberlines, woodgrains, linearity, artisan, super mattes, soft grain, pearl essence, and many more.

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Our warehouses are full of pvc edge banding products to match Formica, WilsonArt, Nevamar, Panolam, Pionite, Arborite, Abet Laminati, Funder, Treefrog, Lab Designs, Laminart, Octolam, Stevens, Uniboard, Arauco Prism, Tafisa, Arpa, Interior Arts, and many more.

Frama-Tech offers custom production of pvc edge banding to meet all of your edge banding requirements with the fastest turnaround time in the industry. Of course, we never have minimum requirements for pvc edge banding!

Frama-Tech stocks more edge banding than any other distributor or manufacturer in the United States.

We stock the following types of pvc edge banding:

• Unglued and preglued PVC Edge Banding, ABS & Wood Veneer.
• Preglued and Peel and Stick Metallic PVC Edgebanding.
• TMolding
• 3-Dimensional pvc edge banding

We also stock pvc edge banding in a large variety of sizes. We also custom glue and slit pvc edgebanding to meet your exact specifications.

Thicknesses of 1/2mm pvc edge banding, 1mm pvc edge banding, 1.5mm pvc edge banding, 2mm pvc edge banding, 3mm pvc edge banding are available at 1/2" wide, up to 6" Master Rolls.

What is Edge Banding ?

Edge banding is a process in woodworking where a strip of material is applied to the edges of a piece of furniture, such as a cabinet or table, to give it a finished look and protect the edges from damage. The strip is typically made of plastic, veneer, or solid wood and is attached using glue or a heat-activated adhesive.

What is PVC edge banding Used For?

PVC Edge banding is used in woodworking to finish and protect the edges of furniture pieces such as cabinets, desks, tables, and bookshelves.

The main purposes of pvc edge banding are:

• Aesthetics: PVC Edge Banding provides a finished, uniform look to the furniture piece, hiding rough or raw edges and enhancing its overall appearance.
• Durability: PVC Edge banding protects the edges from damage, such as chipping, splitting, or warping, prolonging the life of the furniture.
• Surface protection: PVC Edge banding prevents moisture, dirt, and debris from penetrating and damaging the edge of the furniture, maintaining its clean and hygienic surface.
• Concealment: PVC Edge banding can be used to conceal different types of edges, such as the end grain of plywood or MDF, which can be unsightly or difficult to finish.

What is the best thickness for edge banding?

The size of pvc edge banding you should use depends on the thickness of the edge to be covered. PVC Edge banding is typically available in thicknesses ranging from 0.5mm to 3mm. The most common thicknesses are 1mm and 1.5mm pvc edge banding .

Here are some general guidelines:

• For edges with a thickness of less than 12mm, use a 1mm pvc edge banding.
• For edges with a thickness of 12-18mm, use a 1.5mm pvc edge banding.
• For edges with a thickness of more than 18mm, use a thicker edge banding, such as 2mm pvc edge banding or 3mm edge banding, to ensure adequate coverage and a seamless finish.

It's important to measure the exact thickness of the edge before purchasing pvc edge banding to ensure a proper fit. Keep in mind that some pvc edgeband is designed to be folded and bonded to both sides of the edge for added strength and stability.

How to apply edge banding?

Here are the steps to on how to apply pvc edge banding:

• Cut the pvc edge banding to size, leaving a slight overhang on both ends.
• Clean the edge of the furniture piece to remove any dirt or debris.
• Apply glue or heat-activated adhesive to the edge of the furniture piece.
• Place the PVC edge banding on the edge, aligning the overhanging ends and ensuring that the strip is straight.
• Use a trimming tool to cut off the overhanging ends of the pvc edge banding.
• Use a belt sander or edge-banding trimmer to smooth and trim the pvc edge banding, removing any excess glue and ensuring a seamless, flush finish.
• Sand the pvc edgeband with fine-grit sandpaper to remove any visible glue lines or rough spots.

Note: PVC Edge band can also be applied using a specialized edge banding machine, which trims and finishes the pvc edge banding in one step.

Learn more about how you can use an edgebander to the same.

What are the other types of PVC edgebanding you stock ?

We also stock Paint-Matched PVC Edgebanding, Flex PVC Edgebanding , Digital PVC Edgebanding, Paintable PVC Edgebanding.

Do you also stock veneer edgebanding ?

Yes. We stock an extensive range of Veneer Edgebanding including Pre-Glued Veneer Edgebanding, Pre-Finished Veneer Edgebanding, Thick Wood Veneer Edgebanding .

Doellken PVC Edgebanding may also be applied manually, using a gluing jig or Edgebanding press, for instance. 2-component, acrylic based dispersion Adhesive or suitable contact Adhesive is recommended. For further information, please contact your Adhesive manufacturer directly. Single component wood PVAC glue is not suitable for gluing. Special lacquer Adhesive, solvent glues or cartridge Adhesive (PU) may be used for manual gluing. We will gladly provide you with a list of Adhesive on request.

Gluing should be carried out at room temperature.

To achieve optimal Edgebanding bond when using contact Adhesive, ensure that the cure time after applying Adhesive to Edgebanding and board is observed. This is followed by tapping on the Edgebanding.

Heating to speed up adhesion (e.g. heating rails) is superfluous when using dispersion glues. Processing may continue after curing (up to ca. 6 hours, depending on Adhesive)

Doellken PVC Edgebanding may be processed using hot melt Adhesive techniques on all Edgebanding gluing machines (straight processing and machining centers). Gluing, cross-cutting, milling, scraping and subsequent buffing with polishing wheels and hot-air dryers for high quality surfaces poses no problem. To ensure clean and durable Edgebanding finishing, certain important processing parameters which may be dependent on materials used (Edgebanding, Adhesive, boards), on the Edgebanding gluing machine and on ambient temperature, must be observed. Trials to determine relevant optimal settings are therefore recommended. Manufacturers’ guidelines for an intended application should also be considered.

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Adhesive

Doellken PVC Edgebanding may be processed using any standard hot melt Adhesive (EVA, PA, APAO, PUR). Used in combination with the low-shrink raw material formulation of Doellken PVC, highly heat-resistant Adhesive can guarantee reliable bonding even on Edgebanding thicker than 3 mm. Particularly heat-resistant Adhesive are recommended for applications exposed to high temperatures, e.g. near kitchen ovens or for furniture exported in containers. Doellken PVC Edgebanding exhibit very low “free shrinkage” before gluing already. Another positive feature is the dimensional stability of PVC Edgebanding: The material starts softening only after 80 (± 2)°C (Vicat B 50). Ensure that the container has sufficient glue to maintain a constant temperature during application. The glue application temperature will vary between 90°C and 220°C, depending on the type of Adhesive. Please note that thermostats in hot melt hoppers are often inaccurate and may deviate considerably from the actual temperature on application rollers. It is advisable to measure the temperature on the application roller. Doellken PVC Edgebanding cannot be glued using PVAC glue and the cold activation method.

Application temperature

For best results fitting edgebands, work with boards and edgebands at room temperature (not below 18°C). Material stored outdoors should be warmed up overnight. Hot melt glue will cure before the edgeband is in place if the temperature of the board or edgeband is too low. Draughts should for this reason also be avoided.

Wood moisture

The optimal moisture content of the boards should be between 7 and 10% for further processing.

Feed rate

The special raw material formulation of Doellken PVC Edgebanding is designed for feed rates both in low as well as high volume processing. Depending on the Edgebanding gluing machine, speeds between 10 and 100 m/min. are possible. Speeds up to 30 m/min. are also feasible on modern portal type machining centers, depending on profile shape.

Rates of Adhesive application

Please follow the Adhesive manufacturer’s instructions. Apply the Adhesive evenly and in sufficient quantities for beads of Adhesive to be pressed out along the edges of the freshly glued Edgebanding, ensuring that the gaps between chips are filled. The amount of glue required depends on the density of the chipboard and the type of Adhesive.

Press rollers

Bearing in mind the machine parameters, ensure that an adequate number of rollers are available and adjust the pressure to achieve the best possible appearance of the joint.

Extraction

Thermoplastic Edgebanding requires higher extraction power than duroplastic Edgebanding. The advantage of Doellken PVC Edge- bands is the lower static charge picked up when compared to other thermoplastic raw materials.

Milling

If possible, use cutters with 3 to 6 teeth, with ca. 70 mm diameter and at speeds between 12 000 and 18 000 rpm. Incorrect speeds or blunt cutters may damage the Edgebanding. In the event of smearing, reduce the speed of the cutter or cut against the feed (increase feed, if necessary).

Scraping


Because PVC tends to fade after scraping, the plastic scrapings should not exceed 0.1 to 0.2 mm in thickness. To avoid chatter marks, the routers used for milling should be running true Diamond coated cutters are recommended. Hot air blowers may be useful to optimize scraping, particularly where color quality is critical.

Buffing

Doellken PVC Edgebanding is easy to buff on their radii using a buffing wheel. Any fading after scraping may simply be buffed away with these wheels, with the color of the radius then matching that of the Edgebanding itself. With through-feed Edgebanding gluing machines, remnants of the glue may also be removed with the buffing wheel. Glue remnants may also be removed using electronically controlled separating agent spraying units as is common in industry. This improves the scraper blade finish as well.

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