Zoom Eurolight Brochure

LIGHTWEIGHT SOLUTIONS WITH ZOOM®
→ 38 mm & 50 mm EUROLIGHT® boards
2012 – 2016
www.egger.com/zoom
02 EGGER EUROLIGHT ®
DESIGNED TO SOLVE YOUR
EVERYDAY HEADACHES
Eurolight® ticks all the right boxes
Make life easier with EUROLIGHT ® lightweight boards
Headache 1 – More pressure than ever on budgets Headache 3 – An increased focus on health and safety
and deadlines
in the workplace
EUROLIGHT can save you time and money when a 38 mm
The trend for thicker materials can often result in very
or 50 mm panel is required, as there is no need to bond
heavy components and makes complying with manual
multiple materials together. Further cost savings can be
handling guidelines difficult. EUROLIGHT ® solves this
made during installation as less manpower is required to
issue as it is up to 60 % lighter than its equivalent
lift the components.
thickness in chipboard.
Headache 2 – Rising raw material and logistic costs
Headache 4 – Sourcing materials with strong
EUROLIGHT can help you save on material costs and
environmental credentials
because of its lower weight can also improve transport
All EGGER products are sustainably sourced, but thanks to
capacities by up to 35 %.
its recycled cardboard honeycomb core EUROLIGHT ® also
®
®
benefits from using up to 60 % less wood compared to
chipboard.
EGGER EUROLIGHT ®
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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.
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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.
04 So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique?
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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 we would like to present these key product benefits in more
detail, which we hope will inspire you to use EUROLIGHT® in your next
project.
Be inspired by the wide range of EUROLIGHT®
case studies on our website:
www.egger.com/eurolight
So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique? 05
06 So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique?
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.
Reduce the health risks
Lightening the load can save both
It has excellent bending strength,
associated with lifting
fabrication time and manpower.
thanks to its honeycomb core
Client demands for chunky furniture
construction and is easy to machine
usually requires several boards to be
and edge, with most applications
bonded together—not so with 38 mm
requiring no special fittings.
heavy units.
and 50 mm EUROLIGHT boards, which
®
are 60 % lighter than the equivalent
This combination of high strength and
thickness of MDF or chipboard.
low weight presents you with a unique
range of application possibilities,
And with less weight, manoeuvrability
from long expansive shelving units to
is improved and lifting is less
mobile seating and benches.
demanding.
So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique?
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
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08
So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique?
ENVIRONmENTALLY SUSTAINAbLE
With sustainability high on the agenda within the furniture and interior design
industries, EUROLIGHT® has a number of strong environmental credentials.
EUROLIGHT®
epitomises our
philosophy of
creating more
from wood
A more effective use of wood.
With increased competition and rising prices, wood is under increasing
1 m3
pressure as a raw material. Protecting this unique raw material calls
for innovation, which is one of the main reasons why we developed
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®.
25 m2
38 mm
chipboard
→
solid wood
60 m2
38 mm
EUROLIGHT®
So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique? 09
Sustainable materials
Sustainable forestry is a top priority for EGGER. For the
production of wood-based materials, EGGER only uses 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)
PEFC/04-31-0552
Promoting Sustainable
Forest Management
www.pefc.org
EUROLIGHT® Environmental Product
Declarations (EPDs) are available to download
on our website www.egger.com/downloads
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So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique?
Integrate clever lighting systems into the honeycomb core.
INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY
The integration of technology within furniture and
interior design continues to gather momentum.
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So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique? 11
Unslightly wires and cables can now be hidden with ease.
With low operating temperatures and a lifetime
of up to 50,000 hours, LED lights are a perfect
solution.
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.
12 So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique?
High perceived value
Current interior design trends demand the use of thicker materials to convey contemporary design and high quality.
Why use real wood when our reproductions now look so realistic?
In the current economic climate it
whilst EUROLIGHT® Painting Grade
is crucial to provide clients with
(GFE) is available for projects, which
solutions which offer added value
require the boards to be sprayed or
at a competitive price point. The
lacquered.
great advantage of EUROLIGHT® is
that it looks contemporary, substantial
Our EUROLIGHT® Decor collection
and premium, yet is both light and
consists of 24 designs with high quality
inexpensive.
melamine faced chipboard surface
layers. This is a pre-bonded finished
To ensure this premium look is matched
material and no further fabrication
with a premium finish, the ZOOM®
costs such as bonding are required
EUROLIGHT® collection includes 3
(except edging).
different surface options. EUROLIGHT®
Raw is perfect for applications which
See pages 14–23 for further details on
require a laminate or veneered surface,
our EUROLIGHT® product range.
So what makes EUROLIGHT ® unique? 13
38 mm and 50 mm EUROLIGHT® can be used to create high quality, modern furniture.
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 means the products are fit
for purpose and can help you save costs, without
compromising on design.
Co-ordinate the right materials to achieve your
look for less.
14 Products, decors & availability
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Products, Decors and
Availability
Tired of being let down by poor product availability? Our 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.com/vds
Products, decors & availability 15
16 Products, decors & availability
EUROLIGHT® Raw bonded with EGGER Laminate, F633 ST15 Grey Brown Metallo
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 range of over 200 Laminates available
to choose from as part of the ZOOM® Collection. Laminate bonded
EUROLIGHT® is ideal for areas which require additional durability or
resistance to moisture.
Products, decors & availability 17
Image kindly supplied by Galerie Révélatio, 50 mm EUROLIGHT® Painting Grade, painted to RAL 9005
EUROLIGHT® Painting Grade (GFE)
When you have a project that requires a specific colour, we can also offer
EUROLIGHT® boards with a special painting grade finish (GFE). 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.
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Products, decors & availability
EUROLIGHT®
is ideal for
a wide range
of commercial
applications
including retail
displays.
EUROLIGHT® DECOR
Our EUROLIGHT® Decor collection consists of 24 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 24 decors in
42 mm and 54 mm widths.
Products, decors & availability
H3058 ST22 Mali Wenge
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Our deep linear ST22 texture
INNOVATIVE DECORS COmbINED wITH INNOVATIVE TEXTURES
The quality and realism of our decors continues to reach
touchable, more tactile and ultimately more natural. ST10
new standards. H3058 ST22 Mali Wenge is one of the most
Authentic is a rough matt texture used on new authentic saw
3 dimensional, realistic exotic woods we’ve ever produced,
cut oak – H1145 ST10 Natural Bardolino Oak. ST22, our
whilst H3778 ST9 Natural Caribbean Walnut is a real eye-
deep linear texture, is featured on 5 decors including the very
catcher, which look and feels like a real wood veneer.
popular H1476 ST22 Champagne Avola and H3090 ST22
Our focus has been to make our surface finishes more
Driftwood.
zOOm® pRODUCT RANGE
The decors in the EUROLIGHT® range are also available in a wide variety of other EGGER
products. The icons below are used to show which products are available in which decors.
More detailed information regarding delivery times can be found in the ZOOM® delivery list.
EUROLIGHT® Lightweight Boards
EURODEKOR® Melamine Faced Chipboard
Laminates
Laminates in Door Format
ABS Edging
For vertical use, Pearlescent Decor
The best impression for each decor
In this brochure, all ZOOM® decors are shown at a scale of 1:1. To provide you with a better impression
of our 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 contact your sales representative to receive the ZOOM® DVD.
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Products, decors & availability
F275
ST9
Dark Concrete
h3078 ST22
Hacienda White
h1424
ST22
Woodline Cream
h1277
ST9
Light Lakeland Acacia
h1887
ST9
Natural Starnberg Maple
h1476
ST22
Champagne Avola
h1334
ST9
Light Ferrara Oak
h1145
ST10
Natural Bardolino Oak
Products, decors & availability
h1615
Romana Cherry
h3775
ST9
Light Tennessee Walnut
h3778 ST9
Natural Caribbean Walnut
h3128
ST15
Natural Plum
h3704 ST15
Tobacco Aida Walnut
h1599
ST15
Chocolate Tyrolean Beech
ST9
h3058 ST22
Mali Wenge
h3090 ST22
Driftwood
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Products, decors & availability
W980
ST2
Platinum White
W1000 ST9
Premium White
U104
ST15
Alabaster
U708
ST15
Light Grey
U727
ST9
Stone Grey
U741
ST9
Lava
U961
ST2
Graphite
F509
ST2
Aluminium
Whites
GFE
SM
Painting Grade
W980
ST2
Platinum White
W1000 ST9
Premium White
solid decors
U104
ST15Alabaster
U708
ST15
Light Grey
U727
ST9
Stone Grey
U741
ST9Lava
U961
ST2Graphite
Wood repoductions
H1145
ST10
Natural Bardolino Oak
H1277
ST9
Light Lakeland Acacia
H1334
ST9
Light Ferrara Oak
H1424 ST22
Woodline Cream
H1476
ST22
Champagne Avola
H1599
ST15
Chocolate Tyrolean Beech
H1615
ST9
Romana Cherry
H1887 ST9
Natural Starnberg
H3058 ST22
Mali Wenge
H3078 ST22
Hacienda White
H3090 ST22Driftwood
H3128 ST15
Natural Plum
H3704 ST15
Tobacco Aida Walnut
H3775
Light Tennessee Walnut
ST9
H3778 ST9
Natural Caribbean Walnut
Material repoductions
F275
ST9
F509
ST2Aluminum
Eurolight ® Raw
Dark Concrete
0.8
EGGER ABS Edging
0.8
200 m
75 m
54 × 2
42 × 2
42 × 0.8
31 × 2
23 × 2
23 × 0.8
22 × 0.4 (* 23 × 0.4)
2350 × 1310
MED
FLEX
0.6
2150 × 1020
8, 16, 18, 10, 12,22,
19, 25 28, 30,32,
38
3050 × 1310
38
50
2800 × 1310
2800 × 2070
Pearlescent Decor
Further sizes and thickness are available upon
request.
2800 × 2070
All measures in millimeters
2150 × 950
Only for vertical use
Pearlescent Decor
Off the roll available from
2000 × 1310
MED
Available
EGGER Laminates
EURODEKOR®
Melamine Faced
Boards
E1 P2 CE
EUROLIGHT®
Lightweight
Boards
25 m
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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.
Something we haven’t answered? Send us an
email and we’ll try to answer your questions
quickly and efficiently (see back cover for email
addresses).
Some ideas to get you started... 25
26 Some ideas to get you started...
cladding
The easiest way to integrate EUROLIGHT® into your ideas is to use the material to
clad around existing carcassing.
Image kindly supplied by Omega. EUROLIGHT® Raw bonded with EGGER Laminate, H3081 ST22 Hacienda Black,
combined with H3078 ST22 Hacienda White EURODEKOR® MFC doors
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
EURODEKOR® MFC
(with their 8 mm high density surface layers) directly using commercial wood
adhesive, as the carcass provides the necessary support and stability. To secure the
EUROLIGHT® boards in place simply fix standard chipboard screws from the inside
38 mm or 50 mm EUROLIGHT®
of the carcass.
Mitre Joint
In this particular application mitre joints can also be made by using the same
method as above.
EURODEKOR® MFC
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
38 mm or 50 mm EUROLIGHT®
provides even greater stability through gluing the entire surface.
See page 44–45 for more information.
Some ideas to get you started... 27
Many companies use this method 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.
38 mm or 50 mm
EUROLIGHT®
EURODEKOR® MFC
50 mm EUROLIGHT® Decor - H3058 ST22 Mali Wenge
Fixings
Screws
Standard Chipboard Screws
Add additional value to your
furniture with chunky, modern
cladding.
28 Some ideas to get you started...
Joining EUROLIGHT® to MFC
Another easy way to start using EUROLIGHT® is to combine the product with EURODEKOR® MFC
Image kindly supplied by Laufen featuring H3090 ST22 Driftwood 50 mm EUROLIGHT® Decor
38 mm or 50 mm
EUROLIGHT®
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.
Wooden dowels
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.
EURODEKOR®
MFC
Some ideas to get you started... 29
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.
38 mm or 50 mm
EUROLIGHT®
Cam and dowel
(with 5 mm Euroscrew
thread)
EURODEKOR®
MFC
EUROLIGHT® Decor, H3078 ST22 Hacienda White, with matching Fixings
EURODEKOR® MFC shelves
Hidden
Standard wooden dowels
Standard wooden biscuits
Visible
Cam & Dowel (with 5 mm Euroscrew
thread)
No special fittings are required with
this solution.
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Some ideas to get you started...
EUROLIGHT® Decor, F509 ST2 Aluminium, combined with EURODEKOR® MFC doors, H3090 ST22 Driftwood and U532 ST15 Petrol
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.
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Internal fittings
The 8 mm high density surface layers of EUROLIGHT®
means 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
HÄFELE
recommend the use of Euroscrews, such as Häfele’s
WARDROBE RAILS
Varianta screw or Hettich’s Direct fixing screw.
DRAWER RUNNERS
Varianta screw
SHELF SUPPORTS
HETTICH
HINGES
Direct fixing screw
Fixings
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
Hettich VB 36 HT Solution
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 Solution
Häfele TAb 20/HC
Häfele TAB 20/32 HC (for 38 mm boards)
Black: 263 95 332
Nickel plated: 263 95 732
Häfele TAB 20/40 HC (for 50 mm boards)
Black: 263 95 335
Nickel plated: 263 95 735
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.
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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.
Image kindly supplied by Espace Industrie. 50 mm EUROLIGHT® Decor H1277 ST9 Light Lakeland Acacia (My Concept Home, Mobi’Design)
For these 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.
Some ideas to get you started...
With Frames
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38 mm 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.
38 mm frames
As outlined on page 31, hinges, drawer runners and back panels
can all be fitted as standard, directly into the 8mm surface
layers.
12.5 mm × 12.5 mm
38 mm
→
25 mm (for 38 mm EUROLIGHT®)
38 mm (for 50 mm EUROLIGHT®)
Fixings
with frames
Nehl hidden fitting
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
To find out more visit www.nehl-beschlaege.de
DU 232 T - galvanized 904 786 1
or www.hettich.com
DU 232 T - self colour 904 764 4
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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
At the same time, internal doors are also
where space is at a premium. Designers and
playing an increasingly important design role
manufacturers use them not only to save
within modern interiors.
space, but also as a design feature.
Some ideas to get you started... 35
sliding doors
Runner
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).
Bottom Guide
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
Häfele Hawa Junior 120
120 kg
38 mm & 50 mm
38 mm chipboard or MDF
frame
38 mm
chipboard or
MDF frame
Runner carriage
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:
Fitting solutions
Max. door weight
Suitable for
Hettich Wingline
25 kg
38 mm only
Häfele Hawa Junior 80
60 kg
38 mm & 50 mm
Folding door hinges
Internal doors
We recommend inserting 65 mm width chipboard or MDF
frames along the longitudinal edges of the board to provide
65 mm chipboard or
MDF frame
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.
For doors requiring a higher level of durability, combine
EUROLIGHT® Raw, with one of the 90 decors in our ZOOM®
door size laminates range. www.egger.com/zoom
38 mm chipboard or
MDF frame
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Some ideas to get you started...
FLOATING SHELVES
38 mm & 50 mm load-bearing, floating shelves with large spans are now possible thanks to
the rigidity and strength of EUROLIGHT®.
Strong, stable and trend orientated shelving.
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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
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be secured to all types of walls including
brick, concrete and plaster.
Fixings
Nehl
Nehl wall support - 100097
EUROLIGHT® has an excellent
Nehl steel pin for wall support - 100098
bending strength thanks to its
honeycomb core – see page 46 for the
test results.
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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.
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additional help and advice.
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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.com/eurolight
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.
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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 amout 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.
Veneering
EUROLIGHT® Raw is ideal for laminating and veneering. We can offer you a wide selection of over 200
laminates within the ZOOM® collection.
The figures below apply to both the 38 mm and 50 mm thick EUROLIGHT® boards.
Veneering
Laminating
Frameless
Framed
Max. press temperature: 90°C
Max. press temperature: 80°C
Max. press duration: 3 minutes
Max. press duration: 3 minutes
Max. specified press pressure:
Max. specified press pressure:
1.5 kg/cm2
3-5 kg/cm2
Max. press temperature: 70°C
Max. press temperature: 70°C
Max. press duration: 3 minutes
Max. press duration: 3 minutes
Max. specified press pressure:
Max. specified press pressure:
1.5 kg/cm2
3-5 kg/cm2
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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.
Adhesive cartridge
Casing
Inner part
Instructions
1
1
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.
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
2
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
Push inner part until it sits flush
in the top surface layer
layers and is fully cured within 16 hours. Once the adhesive is cured the insert can
be subjected to the maximum load.
3
Fixings
Aerofix
For 38 mm boards - 039.70.384
Screw
For 50 mm boards - 039.70.504
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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
8 mm high density chipboard
surface layer
Ø 10 mm
Hettinject
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.
max. 3 mm gap
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).
Manual Processing – Instructions
1
Hettinject test cases can be ordered from Hettich.
2
Drill a hole into the upper surface layer of the
EUROLIGHT® board.
1
2
3
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
4
5
Standard fittings can be mounted when the glue
has cured.
6
Fully Automatic Processing – Instructions
1
Drill a hole into the EUROLIGHT® board, chips
can remain in the board.
2
Fit the bonding dowel and glue the dowel
simultaneously.
1
2
3
3
The glue bonds the dowel to both surface layers.
Fixings
Hettinject – For use with 4 mm diameter screws
Hettinject 27 (for 38 mm boards) – 906 640 6
Hettinject 41 (for 50 mm boards) – 906 349 2
Hettinject - For use with 6.3 mm diameter screws
Hettinject 41 (for 50 mm boards) – 906 349 3
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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.
EUROLIGHT® Raw with 38 mm chipboard frame
Depending on the application, wooden
The use of standard PVAc glue is
blocks or 2 sided or 4 sided frames can
recommended. For added flexibility,
be inserted.
frames and blocks can also be inserted
We recommend that 1.5 mm of each
after the boards have been cut to size.
8 mm surface layer is milled out for
Suitable materials are wood based
38 mm EUROLIGHT boards and 2 mm
materials such as chipboard and MDF,
is milled out for 50 mm EUROLIGHT
or knot free, dried solid wood.
®
®
Wooden block options
Framing options
boards (using standard milling
machines) in order to remove the
2 sided longitudinal frames
honeycomb core and any residual glue
from the surface layers. This provides
a smooth clean surface for gluing the
2 sided latitudinal frames
frame in place and also ensures that the
frame fits securely against the recess.
4 sided frames
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Different sized frames provide a variety of different solutions:
10 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 10 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.
10 mm frames
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.
Wooden blocks can be strategically
38 mm frames
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.
Wooden block
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 sales manager for
minimum order quantities, lead times and prices.
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technical data
General tolerances
Board thickness
Standards used
Unit
38 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
< 80°C
Temperature resistance °C
Density
kg/m
Sound insulation index (R‘w)
dB
Compression strength
kg/cm 2
Fire class
3
330
265
28
26.5
1.5
EN 13501-1
D-s1, d0
Bending strength
•
50 mm
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.
Spanning distance
Thickness
Unloaded
Deflection after:
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
Weight
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)
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