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Cutting
Normal woodworking tools are sufficient. Jig saws should have hardened blades and circular saws tungsten carbide tipped blades. Holes and cutouts in laminated panels should be cut with a radius of at least 5 mm.
Drilling
Normal power drills should be used. Screw holes should be overdrilled in the laminate by at least 0.5 mm to allow movements due to changes in humidity and temperature. This avoids crack formation in the vicinity of the hole. For quick installation a stepped drill bit is recommended.
Fixing
Screws with a continuous thread are recommended. Screws should be of maximum length possible without penetrating the opposite face of the board. To prevent stripping the thread screws should not be overtightened.
 Bonding
THERMAX boards can be easily faced with decorative plastic laminates to give durable and maintenance free surfaces in a wide choice of colors, patterns and textures; other surface materials such as wood veneers, metal foils, tiles, etc. may be bonded to the boards as well.
THERMAX boards are sanded to close tolerances which makes gluing easy. Experience has shown that there are a few general rules concerning the use of adhesives. It is best to allow as little moisture as possible into the panel. As THERMAX boards are chemically neutral in principle no special adhesives are necessary. However, some authorities require a glue with low flame spread characteristic. If it complies with the regulations PVAc or Urea glues are acceptable for moderate climatic conditions. High quality gluing with Polyurethane, Epoxi or Resorcinol glues are recommended especially for more extreme conditions such as tropical or arctic climates. Unlike with other marine boards priming of the boards prior to bonding is not necessary.
For further information, request our technical literature or click here for some basic data.
THERMAX non-combustible boards
THERMAX boards are available in a wide range of thickness and sizes (click here). THERMAX SN boards do not contain or emit toxic components; they have shown superior performance in toxicity tests such as the Pittsburgh Test.
THERMAX MARINE Panelling
THERMAX MARINE Panels are light, self-supporting and non-combustible. Together with the available profiles it forms a complete system of fire resistant partitions, ceilings and floorings for use on ships and offshore platforms. 21 mm laminated THERMAX panels are approved for free-standing constructions to B-15 specification. Alternatively they can be used against a steel bulkhead in conjunction with mineral wool to satisfy A-60 specification.
 THERMAX Light Weight Tresista
Light Weight Tresista is an economical low weight partition system which offers good sound reduction figures and excellent performance in service.
The panels consist of a Rockwool core faced with decorative hard plastic laminates. There are two versions of panel joints, a visible Omega profile joint with PVC cover and a butt joint with groove and feather. In contrast to other partition systems, a solid THERMAX list is inserted into the long edges to achieve strong, accurate and durable “Flush panel” joint. Corner and T-junction posts and special cable panels are available which can accommodate inserted switchboxes, telecom units, etc. without interference with the fire rating.
THERMAX Tresista
THERMAX Tresista panels consisting of 10 mm THERMAX boards bonded to a Rockwool core and veneered with plastic laminates provide increased rigidity and high impact resistance. By means of umbrella type anchor nuts heavy items can be fixed. Like with Light Weight Tresista there are two joining versions to meet different requirements of designers and naval architects. THERMAX Tresista is typically used in connection with Light Weight Tresista for areas, where higher requirements especially for fixing of heavy items have to be met. For plant rooms or workshops freestanding partitions can be supplied up to 4 m high.
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