{"id":2039,"date":"2022-03-28T15:44:03","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T10:14:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kewaunee.in\/blog\/?p=2039"},"modified":"2026-06-13T17:01:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T11:31:53","slug":"plastic-laminate-casework-an-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kewaunee.in\/blog\/plastic-laminate-casework-an-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastic Laminate Casework \u2014 An Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Plastic Laminate Casework \u2014 An Overview<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]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\u2019s 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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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: <\/span>https:\/\/www.kewaunee.in\/high-pressure-plastic-laminate.php<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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The W\u2019s<\/strong><\/td>\nKey Pointers<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
What are they?<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Plastic Laminate Casework is a type of casework for laboratory furniture\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • It\u2019s used for its ability to be chemical-resistant<\/span><\/li>\n
  • It also provides a nice hard laminate finish to the furniture \u2014 giving a modern yet clean look<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
How are they made?<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • When melamine resin is poured over decorative surface paper, it is then stuck to kraft papers comprising phenolic resin<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The result is a high-end plastic finish that is durable and hard to break<\/span><\/li>\n
  • The idea is to attach a plastic laminate to a solid particle board<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
When are they used?<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • They are used in laboratories that work heavily with acidic and corrosive chemicals<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Since these chemicals dissolve other types of casework, plastic laminate is used in this case<\/span><\/li>\n
  • It is also used in laboratories where durability is a concern<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Why are they preferred?<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • They can handle temperatures up to 275<\/span>o<\/span> F<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They have high chemical resistance, low microbial and water resistance<\/span><\/li>\n
  • They are lightweight and easy to clean<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Available in a range of colours<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Compliance standards: SEFA 8-PL\u2013 2020 Plastic Laminate Casework<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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