LIGHTwEIGHT SOLUTIONS wITH ZOOM · EGGER EUROLIGHT ® is a composite board made from extremely strong 8 mm EUROSPAN ® chipboard top and bottom surface layers, combined with a light,

LIGHTwEIGHT SOLUTIONS wITH ZOOM®

→ 38 mm & 50 mm EUROLIGHT® boards

2012 – 2016 www.egger.co.uk/zoom2012 – 2016

Make life easier with EUROLIGHT ® lightweight boards

Headache 1 – More pressure than ever on budgets

and deadlines

EUROLIGHT ® can save you time and money when a 38 mm

or 50 mm panel is required, as there is no need to bond

multiple materials together. Further cost savings can be

made during installation as less manpower is required to

lift the components.

Headache 2 – Rising raw material and logistic costs

EUROLIGHT ® can help you save on material costs and

because of its lower weight can also improve transport

capacities by up to 35 %.

Headache 3 – An increased focus on health and safety

in the workplace

The trend for thicker materials can often result in very

heavy components and makes complying with manual

handling guidelines difficult. EUROLIGHT ® solves this

issue as it is up to 60 % lighter than its equivalent

thickness in chipboard.

Headache 4 – Sourcing materials with strong

environmental credentials

All EGGER products are sustainably sourced, but thanks to

its recycled cardboard honeycomb core EUROLIGHT ® also

benefits from using up to 60 % less wood compared to

chipboard.

EUROLIGHT® ticks all the right boxes

DESIGNED TO SOLVE YOUREVERYDAY HEADACHES

02 EGGER EUROLIGHT®

Outstanding strength and stability!

EGGER EUROLIGHT ® is a composite board

made from extremely strong 8 mm

EUROSPAN ® chipboard top and bottom

surface layers, combined with a light, yet

robust cardboard honeycomb core.

This brochure has been designed to make

the transition from working with chipboard

and MDF to lightweight boards as easy as

possible.

Included in your brochure...

→ On pages 4–13 we hope to provide you

with sources of inspiration.

→ The new EUROLIGHT ® product and decor

range is presented on pages 14–23.

→ To help get you started we’ll introduce

a selection of application ideas and

fittings information on pages 24–37.

→ In case you need them, simple and

straightforward technical information and

processing guidelines can be found on

pages 38–46.

As with all ZOOM® products we can also offer you a comprehensive range of services to support you with your projects, see page 47 for further details.

EGGER EUROLIGHT® 03

SO wHAT mAkES EUROLIGHT®

UNIQUE?

EUROLIGHT ® has all the characteristics of a modern wood based panel,

it’s strong yet lightweight, environmentally sustainable, is perfect

for the integration of technology and offers a premium look with a

high perceived value.

So whether you’re an architect or interior designer, shopfitter or furniture

manufacturer, we believe there’s something of interest for you. Over

the coming pages the key product benefits are presented in more detail,

which we hope will inspire you to use EUROLIGHT® in your next project.

01

Be inspired by the wide range of EUROLIGHT® case studies on our website: www.egger.co.uk/eurolight

04 So what makes EUROLIGHT® unique?

So what makes EUROLIGHT® unique? 05

Lightening the load can save both

fabrication time and manpower.

Client demands for chunky furniture

usually requires several boards to be

bonded together—not so with 38 mm and

50 mm EUROLIGHT® boards, which are

up to 60 % lighter than the equivalent

thickness of MDF or chipboard.

And with less weight, manoeuvrability

is improved and lifting is less

demanding.

It has excellent bending strength,

thanks to its honeycomb core

construction and is easy to machine

and edge, with most applications

requiring no special fittings.

This combination of high strength and

low weight presents you with a unique

range of application possibilities,

from long expansive shelving units to

mobile seating and benches.

Reduce the health risks associated with lifting heavy units.

STRONG YET LIGHTwEIGHT

Being light doesn’t have to mean weak. EUROLIGHT® is as strong and stable as they come.

Such a stool would be too heavy if made from chipboard or MDF, yet EUROLIGHT® isn’t so light that it feels unsubstantial and low quality. The perfect weight to value ratio.


Save time and manpower. 38 mm and 50 mm boards

are now easier to manoeuvre and less

demanding to lift, often requiring just 1

person.


→

25 m2 38 mm

chipboard

1 m3 solid wood

→

60 m2 38 mm

EUROLIGHT®

EUROLIGHT® epitomises our philosophy of creating more from wood

ENVIRONmENTALLY SUSTAINAbLE

With sustainability high on the agenda within the furniture and interior design industries, EUROLIGHT® has a number of strong environmental credentials.

A more effective use of wood.

With increased demand and rising prices, wood is under increasing

pressure as a raw material. Protecting this unique raw material calls

for innovation, which is one of the main reasons why we developed

EUROLIGHT®.

When working with thicker boards, the environmental impact of

opting for EUROLIGHT® rather than bonding multiple chipboards or

MDF boards together is significant. 1 m3 of wood can be used to produce

either 25 m2 of 38 mm Chipboard or 60 m2 of 38 mm EUROLIGHT®.


EUROLIGHT® Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are available to download on our website www.egger.co.uk/downloads

Sustainable materials

Sustainable forestry is a top priority for EGGER. For the

production of wood-based materials, EGGER only uses wood

from managed forests, residual wood of a selected quality

from local sawmills, as well as suitable recycled wood. Within

the chain of custody, we are able to supply EUROLIGHT® boards

with PEFC* and / or FSC** certification depending on the

availability of wood.

Reduced CO2

Because of its lower weight, EUROLIGHT® can help you save

on logistic costs and help the environment, as you can make

better using of transport capacities (by up to 35 %) and improve

fuel efficiencies.

Fully recyclable

EUROLIGHT® can also be recycled at the end of its product

lifecycle and used again back through our production process.

* PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification Schemes)

** FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)


EUROLIGHT®and technology – the perfect combination!

INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY

The integration of technology within furniture and interior design continues to gather momentum.

Integrate clever lighting systems into the honeycomb core.


Gone are the days of exposed wires. Due to the

sandwich construction, all of the cables and

wiring can be routed directly through the honeycomb

core where it is effectively invisible.

Lighting, power sockets, charging stations, speakers

or even iPod docking solutions can be integrated into

the EUROLIGHT® core, which opens up a host of new

design possibilities.

With low operating temperatures and a lifetime of up to 50,000 hours, LED lights are a perfect integrated lighting solution.

Unslightly wires and cables can now be hidden with ease.


In the current economic climate it

is crucial to provide clients with

solutions which offer added value

at a competitive price point. The

great advantage of EUROLIGHT® is

that it looks contemporary, substantial

and premium, yet is both light and

inexpensive.

To ensure this premium look is matched

with a premium finish, the ZOOM®

EUROLIGHT® collection includes 3

different surface options. EUROLIGHT®

Raw is perfect for applications which

require a laminate or veneered surface,

whilst EUROLIGHT® Painting Grade is

suitable for projects, which require the

boards to be sprayed or lacquered.

Our EUROLIGHT® Decor collection

consists of 20 designs with high quality

melamine faced chipboard surface

layers. This is a pre-bonded finished

material and no further fabrication

costs such as bonding are required

(except edging).

See pages 14–23 for further details on

our EUROLIGHT® product range.

Why use real wood when our reproductions now look so realistic?

HIGH pERCEIVED VALUE

Current interior design trends demand the use of thicker materials to convey contemporary design and high quality.


Co-ordinate the right materials to achieve your look for less.

Value Engineering

The decors in the EUROLIGHT® range are also

available in a wide variety of other materials such

as EURODEKOR® MFC and EGGER Laminate in

exactly the same decor and texture. This product

offer ensures that you no longer need to over specify

by bonding laminates onto every surface to achieve

a consistent look. This can help you save costs,

without compromising on design, since each

product is specified according to its requirement.

38 mm and 50 mm EUROLIGHT® can be used to create high quality, modern furniture.


02

pRODUCTS, DECORS AND AVAILAbILITY

Tired of being let down by poor product availability? EUROLIGHT® is

readily available and held in stock by both ourselves and our network

of distributors, ensuring you get the product when you need it.

VDS Profi can help you visualise your ideas. Upload your own photos and place any ZOOM® decor into them. www.egger.co.uk/vds

14 Products, decors & availability

Products, decors & availability 15

EUROLIGHT® RAw

For those looking for a broader choice of decors, EUROLIGHT® Raw with

its high quality chipboard surface, is perfect for bonding laminates or

veneers onto. We have a diverse collection of over 100 Laminates available

to choose from as part of the ZOOM® UK & Ireland Range. Laminate

bonded EUROLIGHT® is ideal for areas which require additional

durability or resistance to moisture.

EUROLIGHT® Raw bonded with EGGER Laminate, H3778 ST9 Natural Caribbean Walnut


50 mm EUROLIGHT® Painting Grade, painted to RAL 9005, image supplied by Galerie Révélatio

EUROLIGHT® pAINTING GRADE

When you have a project that requires a specific colour, we can also offer

EUROLIGHT® boards with a special painting grade finish. These boards

can be painted or lacquered and is perfect for projects which require

specific corporate colours or a specific RAL, Pantone or NCS reference.

DD, PUR, Acrylic and Water based lacquers are recommended.

2 mm ABS edging is suggested for the finishing of the boards as it can be

sanded down and then painted / lacquered.


EUROLIGHT® is ideal for a wide range of commercial applications including retail displays.

EUROLIGHT® DECOR

Our EUROLIGHT® Decor collection consists of 20 designs with high

quality Melamine Faced Chipboard (MFC) surface layers. This is a

pre-bonded, finished material which requires no further fabrication

except edging. Matching ABS Edging is available for all products.


Need a sample?www.egger.co.uk/shop

H3058 ST22 Mali Wenge Our deep linear ST22 texture

INNOVATIVE DECORS COmbINED wITH INNOVATIVE TExTURES

The quality and realism of our decors continues to reach

new standards. H3058 ST22 Mali Wenge is one of the most

3 dimensional, realistic exotic woods we’ve ever produced,

whilst H3090 ST22 Driftwood is a real eye-catcher, which

looks and feels like a real wood veneer.

ST22 is a heavily brushed texture with a high perceived value,

thanks to its great depth both visually and to the touch. It is

used on 8 decors within the EUROLIGHT® range to give them a

naturalness which comes very close to that of real wood.

EUROLIGHT® Lightweight Boards

EURODEKOR® Melamine Faced Chipboard

Laminates

Door Size Laminates

ABS Edging

Only for vertical use, Pearlescent Decor

The best impression for each decorIn this brochure, all ZOOM® decors are shown at a scale of 1:1. To provide you with a better impression of those woodgrains which have lots of character, we’ve also included a scan from a 900 × 600 mm board. For further decor scan sizes of all ZOOM® decors, please visit www.egger.com/zoom. Do you need decor scans for your CAD software? Just call the ZOOM® hotline on t 0845 606 8888.

mATCHING mATERIALS

The decors in the EUROLIGHT® range are also available in a wide variety of other EGGER

products. The icons below are used over the following 4 pages to show which products are

available in which decors. More detailed information regarding delivery times can be found

in the ZOOM® availability guide.


H1372 ST22 Natural Aragon Oak H3911 ST9 Natural Tauern Beech

H1476 ST22 Champagne Avola H1334 ST9 Light Ferrara Oak

H3078 ST22 Hacienda White H1277 ST9 Light Lakeland Acacia


H3704 ST15 Tobacco Aida Walnut H3031 ST9 Dark Cordoba Olive

H1713 ST9 Grey Brown Ontario Walnut H3070 ST22 Natural Urbano

H1615 ST9 Romana Cherry H3368 ST9 Natural Lancaster Oak


H3058 ST22 Mali Wenge H1478 ST22 Truffle Brown Avola

H3090 ST22 Driftwood H3081 ST22 Hacienda Black

W1000 ST9 Premium White W1000 ST30 Premium White

U104 ST15 Alabaster F489 ST2 Quartz Inox


EUROLIGHT®

Lightweight boards

EURODEkOR®

melamine Faced Chipboards

EGGER Laminates EGGER AbS Edging

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W1000 ST30 Premium White

U104 ST15 Alabaster

F489 ST2 Quartz Inox

H1277 ST9 Light Lakeland Acacia

H1334 ST9 Light Ferrara Oak

H1372 ST22 Natural Aragon Oak

H1476 ST22 Champagne Avola

H1478 ST22 Truffle Brown Avola

H1615 ST9 Romana Cherry

H1713 ST9 Grey Brown Ontario Walnut

H3031 ST9 Dark Cordoba Olive

H3058 ST22 Mali Wenge

H3070 ST22 Natural Urbano

H3078 ST22 Hacienda White

H3081 ST22 Hacienda Black

H3090 ST22 Driftwood

H3368 ST9 Natural Lancaster Oak

H3704 ST15 Tobacco Aida Walnut

H3911 ST9 Natural Tauern Beech

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EUROLIGHT® Raw

EUROLIGHT® Painting Grade

03

SOmE IDEAS TO GET YOU STARTED...

The most difficult thing about working with new materials is knowing

where to start, which is why we have put together a number of

straightforward application ideas to make working with EUROLIGHT® as

simple as possible.

A wide range of applications can all be achieved using today’s

machinery and standard fitting solutions.

Alternatively, by inserting frames, wooden blocks or innovative bonding

dowels/inserts into your EUROLIGHT® boards, the surface layers become

joined together (mechanically or chemically) to create a homogenous panel

which opens up a host of new application possibilities to you.

24 Some ideas to get you started...

Some ideas to get you started... 25

38 mm or 50 mm EUROLIGHT®

EURODEKOR® MFC

EURODEKOR® MFC

38 mm or 50 mm EUROLIGHT®

EUROLIGHT® Raw bonded with EGGER Laminate, H3081 ST22 Hacienda Black, combined with H3078 ST22 Hacienda White EURODEKOR® MFC doors, image supplied by Omega

CLADDING

The easiest way to integrate EUROLIGHT® into your ideas is to use the material to clad around existing carcassing.

Butt Joint

The most common way of joining EUROLIGHT®, due to speed and simplicity, is to

use a butt joint. Manufacturers and fabricators can join the lightweight boards

(with their 8 mm high density surface layers) directly using commercial wood

adhesive, as the existing carcass provides the necessary support and stability. To

secure the EUROLIGHT® boards in place simply fix standard chipboard screws from

the inside of the carcass.

Mitre Joint

In this particular application mitre joints can also be made by using the same

method as above.

N.B. For applications which don’t have the support of a carcass underneath, we

recommend the use of frames. Chipboard frames can be inserted and then cut

and glued into a mitre afterwards. The advantage of this method is that it

provides even greater stability through gluing the entire surface.

See page 44–45 for more information.


Fitting

Screws

Standard Chipboard Screws

38 mm or 50 mm

EUROLIGHT®

EURODEKOR® MFC

Many companies use the cladding option

when starting out with EUROLIGHT® as you

can use the same standardised methods of

carcass construction and there is no need

to retest the product as the structure and

integrity of the carcass remains the same.

50 mm EUROLIGHT® Decor - H3058 ST22 Mali Wenge

Add additional value to your furniture with chunky, modern cladding.


EURODEKOR® MFC

Wooden dowels

38 mm or 50 mmEUROLIGHT®

Featuring H3090 ST22 Driftwood 50 mm EUROLIGHT® Decor, image supplied by Laufen

JOINING EUROLIGHT® TO mFC

Another easy way to start using EUROLIGHT® is to combine the product with EURODEKOR® MFC

Furniture tops

To create the chunky look many companies at present either

bond 2 boards together or use 25 mm chipboard or MDF, which

instantly makes the furniture very heavy and difficult to move.

By switching various elements to 38 mm or 50 mm EUROLIGHT®

boards, the furniture not only becomes much lighter but a

thicker and ultimately higher value appearance becomes

possible.


Fittings

Hidden

Standard wooden dowels

Standard wooden biscuits

Visible

Cam & Dowel (with 5 mm Euroscrew

thread)

EURODEKOR® MFC

Cam and dowel(with 5 mm Euroscrew thread)

38 mm or 50 mmEUROLIGHT®

No special fittings are required with this solution.

EUROLIGHT® Decor, H3078 ST22 Hacienda White, with matching EURODEKOR® MFC shelves

Shelving

The high density surface layers mean that no special

fittings are required. Traditional cam & dowels (with

a 5 mm Euroscrew thread) ensure an excellent hold.


To find out more visit www.hettich.co.uk or www.hafele.com/uk

EUROLIGHT® Decor, F509 ST2 Aluminium, combined with EURODEKOR® MFC doors, H3700 ST10 Natural Pacific Walnut

JOINING EUROLIGHT® TO EUROLIGHT®

EUROLIGHT® can be used to effortlessly create high value, modern shelving and carcassing.

Standard solutions

For ease and simplicity, a range of low-cost, readily available fitting solutions have been

specifically developed for joining EUROLIGHT® boards together. For hidden fittings solutions

please see pages 32–33.


Hettich VB 36 HT Solution

Häfele TAB 20 HC Solution

Hettich – Vb 36 HT

Hettich – VB 36 HT 38 (for 38 mm boards)

Black: 906 638 9 Grey: 906 686 4

Brown: 907 823 7 White: 907 823 6

Hettich – VB 36 HT 50 (for 50 mm boards)

Black: 906 639 1 Grey: 906 686 7

Brown: 907 824 6 White: 907 824 5

Hettich

Cover cap for 36 HT 38 and 36 HT 50

Nickel plated: 908 130 2

Hettich

DU321 connecting bolt: 902 184 7

Häfele Rafix 20 HC

Häfele Rafix 20 HC (for 38 mm & 50 mm boards)

Brown: 263 18 102 White: 263 18 702

Black: 263 18 302 Nickel plated: 263 18 602

Häfele

M20 connecting bolt: 263 20 131

Häfele TAb 20/HC

Häfele TAB 20/32 HC (for 38 mm boards)

Black: 263 95 332


Häfele TAB 20/40 HC (for 50 mm boards)

Black: 263 95 335


Fittings

SHELF SUPPORTSWARDROBE RAILS

HINGES

HÄFELE

Varianta screw

HETTICH

Direct fixing screw

DRAWER RUNNERS

back panels – we recommend routering a 4 mm deep groove into the 8 mm high density surface layer for back panels. Gluing the back panels in place is not required.

Internal fittings

The 8 mm high density surface layers of EUROLIGHT®

mean that no special fittings are required and your

current hinges, drawer runners, shelf supports

and wardrobe rails can still be used.

To ensure the best screw holding possible we

recommend the use of Euroscrews, such as Häfele’s

Varianta screw or Hettich’s Direct fixing screw.


With this applications we recommend the use of frames or

bonding dowels strategically inserted into the EUROLIGHT®

board where required.

With bonding inserts

Invisible fittings are now possible with Hettich’s VB insert which

can be used to connect 38 mm or 50 mm lightweight boards with

8 mm surface layers.

A simple drilled hole is all that is needed for its use. The glue

for the VB insert is applied at two points from which it flows

through special glue channels to both surface layers, securing

the fitting in place.

JOINING EUROLIGHT® TO EUROLIGHT® wITH HIDDEN FITTINGS

There are situations where a hidden fitting is required, for example with mid/high end furniture or open shelving units.

50 mm EUROLIGHT® Decor H1277 ST9 Light Lakeland Acacia (My Concept Home, Mobi’Design)


38 mm frames

38 mm frames

with frames

Nehl - hidden fitting solution

Upper element: 320038

Base element: 320039

Standard wooden biscuits

Standard wooden dowel

with bonding insert

Hettinject VB insert

38 - 909798 9

50 - 909799 1

Hettich twister screw in dowel

DU 232 T - galvanized 904 786 1

DU 232 T - self colour 904 764 4

Fittings

12.5 mm × 12.5 mm

Nehl hidden fitting

→ 25 mm (for 38 mm EUROLIGHT®)38 mm (for 50 mm EUROLIGHT®)

38 mm

To find out more visit www.nehl-beschlaege.de/GBor www.hettich.com/uk

With Frames

By inserting a 38 mm deep chipboard or MDF frame into 2 sides

of the EUROLIGHT® board it is possible to create furniture

with hidden fittings as you would do today using biscuits or

dowels. Nehl have also developed a solution which requires a

12.5 mm deep groove to be inserted into the 38 mm frame.

The fitting has 2 components, one half is fitted inside the groove

and the other half attached to the side of the carcass. To attach,

simply slide and click in place. Alternatively standard wooden

dowels or biscuits could also be used.

As outlined on page 19, hinges, drawer runners and back panels

can all be fitted as standard, directly into the 8mm surface

layers.


EUROLIGHT® is perfect for use as room dividers and can be opened and closed with ease.

SLIDING/FOLDING/INTERNAL DOORS

With EUROLIGHT® even large partitions can be moved without much effort, making structures that ordinarily would not be feasible with thicker materials, now possible.

Sliding and Folding doors are very popular

where space is at a premium. Designers and

manufacturers use them not only to save

space, but also as a design feature.

At the same time, internal doors are also

playing an increasingly important design role

within modern interiors.


Fitting solutions max. door weight Suitable for

Hettich Topline 1210 80 kg 38 mm & 50 mm

Hettich Topline 1230 125 kg 38 mm & 50 mm

Häfele Hawa Junior 80 80 kg 38 mm & 50 mm


Runner

38 mm chipboard or MDF frame

Bottom Guide


Fitting solutions max. door weight Suitable for

Hettich Wingline 25 kg 38 mm only


Runner carriage

Folding door hinges



INTERNAL DOORS

We recommend inserting 65 mm width chipboard or MDF

frames along the longitudinal edges of the board to provide

support for the locks and hinges. For the top and bottom of the

door a 38 mm chipboard or MDF frame is recommended so that

the doors can be trimmed to size on site (for information on

how to insert frames see pages 44–45).

EGGER can also supply EUROLIGHT® with frames already

inserted subject to minimum order quantities.

FOLDING DOORS

Bonding dowels such as Hettich’s Hettinject or Häfele’s Aerofix

(see page 42–43) are required for securing the hinges and

runners on for the following folding door solutions:

SLIDING DOORS

A two sided latitudinal frame is required for the following top

running sliding door solutions (for information on how to insert

frames see pages 44–45).

For doors requiring a higher level of durability, combine EUROLIGHT® Raw, with one of the 20 decors in our ZOOM® UK door size laminates range. www.egger.co.uk/zoom


Strong, stable and trend orientated shelving.

FLOATING SHELVES

38 mm & 50 mm load-bearing floating shelves with large spans are now possible thanks to the rigidity and strength of EUROLIGHT®.


Fittings

Nehl

Nehl wall support - 100097

Nehl steel pin for wall support - 100098

To find out more visit www.nehl-beschlaege.de

Rear view Side view, showing the insert inside the 2mm ABS edging

EUROLIGHT® has an excellent bending strength thanks to its honeycomb core – see page 46 for the test results.

With bonding inserts

Nehl has developed a bonding insert,

which make it possible to construct floating

shelves from frameless lightweight boards.

Using EUROLIGHT® not only reduces the

weight of the shelf, but also increases the

loading capacity and spanning distance

of the shelves, making the furniture more

practical.

Before milling out the slots (in accordance

with the fitting supplier’s drilling patterns),

the EUROLIGHT® boards must first be edged

with 2 mm ABS edging to provide rigidity

and support for the inserts.

The bonding inserts, are then set and

glued in place to the back edge of the shelf.

Special ducts have been incorporated into

systems to allow the glue to adhere to the

top and bottom surface layers. Standard

metal shelf brackets can be used and fit

together with the inserts to automatically

lock the shelf in place. Both solutions can

be secured to all types of walls including

brick, concrete and plaster.


To view our EUROLIGHT® processing video, which includes additional help and advice simply scan this QR Code with your camera phone or webcam (using a QR Code reading app). www.egger.com/qr-video-eurolight-processing

04

THE TECHNICAL bIT...

With new products come new questions, which is why we’ve put together

a whole host of useful processing advice on everything from cutting and

edging to inserting blocks and bonding dowels.

38 The technical bit...

The technical bit... 39

Our state-of-the-art EUROLIGHT® production line

Cutting

If the EUROLIGHT® boards are cut using horizontal cutting machines that use a pressure

bar and slider with pressure grippers, the pressure applied by the grippers must either be

decreased or shims inserted close to the grippers to ensure the pressure is distributed more

evenly. The maximum compressive rigidity of EUROLIGHT® is 0.15 N/mm2 (1.5 kg/cm2). When

cutting EUROLIGHT®, chips occasionally fall into the honeycomb core. These should be

removed before edging the boards.

Drilling

EUROLIGHT® can be drilled in exactly the same way as other wood based panels and even

extends the tooling life due to the cardboard honeycomb core.

Milling

By milling back the upper and lower surface layers, chipboard or MDF frames can be

inserted around the edges of the EUROLIGHT® for projects which require extreme load

bearing or better screw holding properties.

FAbRICATING

In addition to the key information shown, more detailed processing information, as well as technical data sheets, can be found on our website www.egger.co.uk/eurolight


Frameless Framed

Veneering

Max. press temperature: 90°CMax. press duration: 3 minutesMax. specified press pressure: 1.5 kg/cm2

Max. press temperature: 80°CMax. press duration: 3 minutesMax. specified press pressure: 3-5 kg/cm2

Laminating

Max. press temperature: 70°CMax. press duration: 3 minutesMax. specified press pressure: 1.5 kg/cm2

Max. press temperature: 70°CMax. press duration: 3 minutesMax. specified press pressure: 3-5 kg/cm2

Veneering

EUROLIGHT® Raw is ideal for laminating and veneering. We can offer you a wide selection of over 100

laminates from stock as part of the ZOOM® UK & Ireland Range.

The figures below apply to both the 38 mm and 50 mm EUROLIGHT® boards.

Edging

From our experience, as EUROLIGHT® boards have 8 mm high density surface

layers they can be edged directly. EGGER 2 mm ABS Edging is recommended and

normal edge banding machines can be used.

If, however, the edging results are unsatisfactory, the following 2 steps

(recommended by HOMAG) can improve the result when edging using continuous

flow systems:

• Reduce contact pressure of trimming unit from 2 kg/cm2 to 1.5 kg/cm2.

• Reduce the amount of overhanging edging along the length of the board as

• much as possible.

Edging can also be applied manually by using PVAC adhesive and then using

masking tape to keep the edging in position until the adhesive cures. Edges can

then be trimmed and finished by hand.


Lower surface layer

Push inner part until it sits flush in the top surface layer

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Aerofix

For 38 mm boards - 039.70.384

For 50 mm boards - 039.70.504

Inner partCasingAdhesive cartridge

Instructions1 Drill 10 mm diameter hole into top surface in required position. Use a drilling

depth that ensures that the top surface and core are removed as far as the lower

surface layer.

2 Push Aerofix 100 bonding dowel into drill hole until it mechanically engages.

This ensures that screws and bolts can be screwed into the adhesive insert

immediately after installation. The bonding dowel should not be subjected to the

full mechanical load immediately after installation.

3 The chemical adhesion process takes place when the insert is pressed in. The

single-component PUR adhesive distributes itself between the upper and lower

layers and is fully cured within 16 hours. Once the adhesive is cured the insert can

be subjected to the maximum load.

INSERTING bONDING DOwELS

Bonding dowels offer an alternative to inserting frames and allow you to use exactly

the same fittings as you use today. Whilst frames can only be inserted around the

edges, bonding dowels can be inserted anywhere in the surface of the board.

Häfele – Aerofix 100

This adhesive insert connects both surface layers by means of the integrated adhesive.

The Aerofix 100 is a bonding dowel containing a glue-capsule, which breaks open and

evenly distributes glue on the upper and lower inner layers of lightweight panels. They

are easy to use and can be processed either manually or by automatic machines. The

Aerofix 100 adhesive insert bridges the gap (mechanically and chemically) between

the two 8 mm MFC layers of the lightweight panel.


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8 mm high density chipboard surface layer

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FixingsHettinject – For use with 4 mm diameter screws

Hettinject 27 (for 38 mm boards) – 906 640 6


Hettinject - For use with 6.3 mm diameter screws


To find out more visit www.hettich.co.uk or www.hafele.com/uk

Hettich – Hettinject

With Hettinject bonding dowels, the glue is inserted manually and reaches the upper and lower surface layers via flow

channels. This produces a highly stable structure which connects the surface layers, resulting in outstanding screw pull

out results of between 750 N – 1250 N, up to twice as good as conventional fittings used in chipboard.

In terms of gluing, a variety of glue types can be used

and the cycle times are short, as little glue is

required. Glue can be measured individually and

changed per dowel depending on the application (4 g

of glue per dowel is recommended, but 9 g will result

in the highest possible pull out strength). The curing

time can also be selected individually, depending on

the glue used.

Always ensure that there is a 1 – 2 mm space below the dowel so that the glue can bond to the lower surface layer

(maximum 3 mm gap).

Fully Automatic Processing – Instructions1 Drill a hole into the EUROLIGHT® board, chips

can remain in the board.2 Fit the bonding dowel and glue the dowel

simultaneously.3 The glue bonds the dowel to both surface layers.

Manual Processing – Instructions1 Hettinject test cases can be ordered from Hettich.2 Drill a hole into the upper surface layer of the

EUROLIGHT® board.3 Insert the bonding dowel.4 Glue is injected with a compressed air gun.

The tip seals the dowel from above and ensures

a clear screw slot.5 The glue bonds the dowel to both surface layers

across a large area.6 Standard fittings can be mounted when the glue

has cured.


Framing options

2 sided longitudinal frames

2 sided latitudinal frames

4 sided frames

Wooden block options

EUROLIGHT® Raw with 38 mm chipboard frame

INSERTING FRAmES & bLOCkS

Inserting frames and blocks along the edges of the board provides further benefits. These include additional screw holding properties and even better bending strength results, which opens up new application possibilities.

Depending on the application, wooden

blocks or 2 sided or 4 sided frames can

be inserted.

We recommend that 1.5 mm of each

8 mm surface layer is milled out for

38 mm EUROLIGHT® boards and 2 mm

is milled out for 50 mm EUROLIGHT®

boards (using standard milling

machines) in order to remove the

honeycomb core and any residual glue

from the surface layers. This provides

a smooth clean surface for gluing the

frame in place and also ensures that the

frame fits securely against the recess.

The use of standard PVAc glue is

recommended. For added flexibility,

frames and blocks can also be inserted

after the boards have been cut to size.

Suitable materials are wood based

materials such as chipboard and MDF,

or knot free, dried solid wood.


8 mm frames

38 mm frames

65 mm frames

EGGER can also supply EUROLIGHT® boards with chipboard frames already inserted (either framed, two sided or four sided). Please contact your EGGER account manager or distributor for minimum order quantities, lead times and prices.

Wooden block

Wooden blocks can be strategically

placed around the edges of the board

to provide additional stability for

specific fittings such as table legs.

They can be inserted quickly and with

ease on site using the same method as

inserting frames.

Different sized frames provide a variety of different solutions:

8 mm frames can be inserted to provide a base upon which to apply edge

banding material which is thinner than 2 mm, e.g. Laminate edging or 0.8 mm

ABS edging (2 mm ABS edging for example does not require a frame, see page 41

for details).

• With both 38 mm & 50 mm EUROLIGHT® boards insert 8 mm frame vertically.

38 mm frames are perfect for postforming, inserting grooves and attaching load

bearing fittings.

• For 38 mm EUROLIGHT® boards, insert a 25 mm × 38 mm frame horizontally.

• For 50 mm EUROLIGHT® boards insert a 38 mm × 38 mm frame horizontally.

65 mm frames ensure that every possible type of fitting, including door handles

and hinges can be used.

• For 38 mm EUROLIGHT® boards, insert a 25 mm × 65 mm frame horizontally.

• For 50 mm EUROLIGHT® boards insert a 38 mm × 65 mm frame horizontally.


Deflection after:Spanning distance Thickness Unloaded 5 days 7 days 14 days 28 days

1000 mm 38 mm 0.04 mm 1.88 mm 2.28 mm 2.45 mm 4.00 mm

1000 mm 50 mm 0.16 mm 1.11 mm 1.35 mm 1.44 mm 3.00 mm

Thickness Single board pack weight

38 mm 72.7 kg 0.93 tonnes (12 boards per pack)

50 mm 73.9 kg 0.72 tonnes (9 boards per pack)

board thickness

Standards used Unit 38 mm 50 mm

Thickness EN 324 mm ± 0.3

Length and width EN 324 mm ± 5.0

Curvature EN 14322 mm/m < 2.0

Squareness EN 324 mm/m < 2.0

Edge straightness EN 324 mm/m ± 1.5

Internal bond EN 319 N/cm2 > 10

Screw withdrawal resistance EN 320 N > 570

Edge nicks EN 14323 mm < 10

Limit deviation – density to mean value EN 323 % ± 10

Formaldehyde content EN 120 mg/100 g E1

Temperature resistance °C < 80°C

Density kg/m3 330 265

Sound insulation index (R‘w) dB 28 26.5

Compression strength kg/cm2 1.5

Fire class EN 13501-1 D-s1, d0

General tolerances

EUROLIGHT® TECHNICAL DATA

Weight

Bending strength

• Tested internally in partnership with a local university in accordance with

deflection standards DIN 68874-1

• Test load 150 kg/m2

• Relevant for EUROLIGHT® with or without ABS edging and EUROLIGHT® with a

10 mm frame.


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