Compact Laminate is a material which is used for interior design, wall cladding, restroom partitions, and various other applications. Compact laminate is made up of kraft paper which is impregnated with phenolic resin as well as with decorative surface paper which is impregnated with melamine resin. After drying the layers, they are stacked and sandwiched between laminate before being compressed at high temperature. The high temperature activates the resins and permanently fuses the layer into a panel. The appearance of the compact laminate depends upon the decorative surface paper whereas the core of kraft paper provides a distinctive edge to the compact laminate.
VARIOUS APPLICATIONS OF COMPACT LAMINATE IS EXPECTED TO INFLUENCE COMPACT LAMINATE MARKET GLOBALLY
The compact laminate is a durable surface that is used in residential, commercial, and industrial properties. It is formed by dipping layers of kraft paper into resin and drying the layers that are further compressed by laminate sheets on the top. Compared to other surfaces, compact laminates are frequently used in areas having high moisture as they are resistant to moisture, wear, and tear. Compact laminate is used for laboratories where the laminates are developed as chemical resistant, which will help in shielding the surfaces from a chemical attack. Compact laminates made up of electro-beam cured (EBC) acrylic resins are used in laboratories as they are resistant to chemicals, bases, and solvents. Also, compact laminates are an ideal solution for cubicles and lockers in the commercial as well as industrial sectors. The compact laminates provide high performance in heavy traffic areas under high moisture and humid conditions. The compact laminates used for cubicles and lockers are manufactured with strict adherence to the fire safety norms. The features such as impervious to water, easily to clean, color steady, anti-bacterial qualities, and environment friendly makes compact laminate an ideal solution to be used in restrooms of schools, hospitals, hotels, offices, airports, gym, shopping mall, and other public places. High-pressure compact laminate is used for manufacturing custom tabletops as it is easy to clean and is durable for a longer period. Thus, a widespread application of compact laminates in various sectors is driving the growth of the compact laminate market across the world.
