Plastic Laminate Casework — An Overview

In any laboratory, choosing the right furniture is a hassle considering that it may not fit the needs of the laboratory. In chemical laboratories, it’s a lot worse because of the corrosive nature of the solvents and liquids. This is where Plastic Laminate Casework could come in handy as it has a high tolerance for chemicals and is also durable. 

At Kewaunee International, we have our own range of plastic laminate casework that is carefully constructed with the thermosetting polymers that give you the much-needed durability for your laboratory needs. You can view our range of casework products here: https://www.kewaunee.in/high-pressure-plastic-laminate.php

The W’s Key Pointers
What are they?
  • Plastic Laminate Casework is a type of casework for laboratory furniture 
  • It’s used for its ability to be chemical-resistant
  • It also provides a nice hard laminate finish to the furniture — giving a modern yet clean look
How are they made?
  • When melamine resin is poured over decorative surface paper, it is then stuck to kraft papers comprising phenolic resin
  • The result is a high-end plastic finish that is durable and hard to break
  • The idea is to attach a plastic laminate to a solid particle board
When are they used?
  • They are used in laboratories that work heavily with acidic and corrosive chemicals
  • Since these chemicals dissolve other types of casework, plastic laminate is used in this case
  • It is also used in laboratories where durability is a concern
Why are they preferred?
  • They can handle temperatures up to 275o F
  • They have high chemical resistance, low microbial and water resistance
  • They are lightweight and easy to clean
  • Available in a range of colours
  • Compliance standards: SEFA 8-PL– 2020 Plastic Laminate Casework

Kewaunee, the global leader in total laboratory solutions, empowers organisations to achieve competitive advantage through safe, efficient, and contemporary laboratories. In existence since 1906, Kewaunee powers the laboratories for over 5,000 customers in more than 100 countries.

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