Edgebanding

3D-Edgeband: Design that enhances value

A whole new generation of edgebanding materials – developed and patented by Döllken. The 3D-Edgeband stands out above all on account of its innovative brilliance of colour and contrast, its impressive three-dimensional effect (3D effect), and quality of the very highest order. The 3D-Edgeband turns any piece of furniture into a design item of superior quality.

The 3D-Edgeband is made up of crystal clear acrylic with the decorative finish applied to the back. Its unique advantage: Even after radius or chamfer milling, the decorative finish is fully retained, since only the transparent layer is removed. Unsightly frame effects therefore are a thing of the past. At the same time the decorative finish is protected from damage.

Acrylic (PMMA = polymethyl methacrylate)

Acrylic is a well-established high-grade thermoplastic which, when used in Doellken 3D-Edgebands, sets new technical and aesthetic standards for furniture edgebands. In addition, the transparency of Acrylic exceeds that of glass.

ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)

ABS is an impact resistant, mechanically and thermally resilient, high quality thermoplastic which is ecologically sound. For over 20 years now, this chlorine-free plastic has been successfully used in the furniture industry. It is the outstanding application, processing and disposal characteristics, in particular, of ABS that contribute to its extensive impact on the furniture manufacture market.

PVC (polyvinyl chloride)

PVC is today one of the best known and most common plastics. For more than 40 years edgebands for the furniture industry have also been manufactured from this material and have turned out to be very successful due to their outstanding materials characteristics. In particular, it is the excellent processing characteristics of PVC for specific applications that have contributed to its breakthrough in the furniture manufacturing market.

Digital-Edge: We print your edge

Just imagine you could freely select an inexpensive fantasy motif for your individual piece of furniture – in small batch sizes and with a short delivery time. Döllken can offer you this and can print any motif of your choice onto your edgeband, using our trendsetting digital printing technology. Utilising this newly developed technology, it is now possible for the first time to also apply photo-realistic themes to edgebands and to print on coloured edgebands using the full colour spectrum. Conventional systems can only print on white substrates, with unsatisfactory results to the users.
The customer has a say in the décor design and print rollers are no longer required for décors.

As such, small batch sizes can be now be economically produced, offering designers and architects the necessary tools for modern designs. Quick colour adjustments are also now possible, enabling fast introduction of new products into the market. Contrast edgings are suited for shopfittings or individual furniture items.

• Smallest batch sizes
• Unlimited variety of fantasy décors
• Unusual contrast edgings

Fusion-Edge: Döllken lasers the edgeband to the board

Honoured with the M-Technology Award 2008 and the Fusion-Edge nomination for the BRD 2009 Design prize, Döllken is now ready for series production of the Fusion-Edge. Gluelines between edgeband and board are thus now something of the past. Based on the laser jointing process, Döllken developed the Fusion-Edge for glueline free narrow surface coating – with no hot melt adhesive required. No adjustment is therefore required on the machine for adhesive application. Adhesive stocks are unnecessary and costs of setting up fall away. Possible through co-extrusion of a two-layer edgeband: A 0.6 to 3 mm thick ABS or PP base layer, in the décor of your choice, and a thin, integrated functional layer consisting of polymers and constituting the edgeband’s adhesive layer. It is coloured throughout in the same tone as the top layer. The functional layer is applied to the panel using a high performance laser and bonds to the board during processing via an invisible adhesion joint.

This revolutionary new technology has won over many customers already. Compared to conventional gluing, joint tightness and water and moisture resistance are better, thanks to the union of edgeband and board.

• Perfect looks
• No gap between edgeband and board
• Additional hot melt adhesive no longer required
• Increased production safety and productivity

SURTECO EdgeClean

Exceptional quality, lemon scent, highly effective

Formulated specially for use with SURTECO PVC and ABS edgebanding, EdgeClean is highly suitable for on-site work and OSH sensitive areas. This product is highly recommended for all cleanup and residue removal on furniture and cabinetry.

EdgeClean is non smearing, fast evaporating and leaves no residue on work area, and a special lemon additive ensures a better working environment for staff.

Using aggressive solvents on ABS edgebanding is not recommended and can cause discoloration and damage the printed surface layer. EdgeClean has been developed to ensure care and prevent damage to the edgebanding.

Glue residue squeezed out after the application of plastic or veneer edging material spoils the appearance of furniture parts. This glue residue quickly adheres to the workpiece and its removal requires time-consuming manual work.

The attachment of Riepe release agent and cleaning agent spraying units guarantees a workpiece edge which is absolutely free of glue.