Windbond BR 101P

Windbond BR 101P

General

WINDBOND BR 101P (E1 GRADE) is condensation copolymerization resin product comprising of melamine, urea and formaldehyde. It has higher water and weather resistance and therefore it is suitable in the manufacture of BWR grade boards and panel for exterior use in the relatively high moisture content area.

Comparatively higher raw material cost compensate with superior properties of boards and panel.

Melamine content in WINDBOND BR -101P (E1 GRADE) resin may vary between 20-30%.

1. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF WINDBOND BR 101P (E1 GRADE)

PROPERTIES SPECIFIC VALUES
APPEARANCE : WHITE FREE FLOWING POWDER
VISCOSITY (1:1) AT 25°C : 22-35 BY B4 CUP
pH OF 50% SOLUTION AT 25°C : 8.5-10.0
GEL TIME : 4.0 to 6.0 MINUTES
POT LIFE AT 30°C : 4-5 HOURS
WATER TOLERANCE IN 50% SOLUTION (1:1) : 1:1.0 to 1.5
SOLUBILITY : EASILY SOLUBLE IN WATER
FREE FORMALDEHYDE AT 50%SOLN. : >0.3%
VOLATILE MATTER (105°C/1 hr.) : MAX. 3%

2. GLUE PREPARATION

POWDER : 100 PARTS BY WEIGHT
WATER : 100-110PARTS BY WEIGHT
WHEAT FLOUR : 8 TO 12 % OF TOTAL WEIGHT (POWDER + WATER)
HARDENER : 0.05 TO 0.5% OF TOTAL WEIGHT DEPENDING ON  WEATHER CONDITION
LIQUOR AMMONIA : TO MAINTAIN pH OF GLUE MIXTURE. pH SHOULD BE BETWEEN 6.5 TO 7.0

3. GLUE MAKING PROCEDURE

Take 50% of the total water in glue mixer. Add resin powder and required quantity of wheat flour. Mix well for 15-20 minutes until all powder dissolved and lump free paste is prepared. Then add rest of water and mix well for 10 minutes. Temperature may be maintained 20-35°C.

Check viscosity, if needed some water may be added to maintain the required viscosity 14-16 seconds in B6 cup.

Mix the hardener immediately before use.

4. REACTIVITY OF GLUE

The selection of reactivity would normally depend upon the local conditions. The reactivity of the glue can be adjusted over a wide range by varying the composition and quantity of hardener.

5. POT LIFE PROCESS

Pot life is the amount of time that the resin remains workable i.e. useable after addition of ammonium chloride. Take and mix properly powder 2 parts + water 1 part by weight. Then take 50 gm solution and add 2 gm solid ammonium chloride and stir continuously until the paste becomes rubbery. Note down the time, the pot life of particular paste.

6. GLUE CONSUMPTION

The veneer surface should be properly cleaned and free from dust and other contamination. Veneer should be with uniform thickness. Veneers moisture content should be in between 7 to 10%. Between two adjoining veneers moisture content should not vary more than 2%. In general, the consumption of glue varies between 300 to 450 gm per square meter based on manufacturing condition, veneer quality.

7. PRE-PRESSING AND HOT PRESSING CONDITION

Pre-pressing is suggested to ensure uniform glue transfer. Pre-pressing panel can be handled to increase productivity as well as prevent uneven glue spraying during loading in the hot press. The specific pressure should be 2-3 Kg /cm2, pressing time varies from 15-30 minutes.

Hot pressing time and pressure varies for different wood density. Normally wood density varies from than 500 to 600 kg/cubic meter

For wood density less than 550 kg/cubic meter, Hot Press pressure 8-12 Kg/sq.cm and for wood density more than 550 kg/ cubic meter, Hot Press pressure 14-16 Kg/sq.cm

Hot press temperature to be maintained between 115 to 125°C depending on the thickness of veneer and Hot Press pressure.

Hot pressing time = Basic setting time (2 minutes) (equivalent to gel time) + Heat transfer time to the farthest glue line (normally 1 minute per mm; for 6 mm thickness, farthest glue line is 3 mm, so ht. trans. Time to the farthest glue line is 3 minute).

8. CLEANING

The equipment like glue mixer, spreader should be cleaned with warm water and this should be done before the glue is completely cured. The addition of slight urea to the water will facilitate cleaning process.

9. MAJOR APPLICATION AREAS

Plywood, particle board, MDF for exterior application like civil construction, structural work. Also it has interior application such as doors, board-on-frame, and furniture finger joint. For the manufacture of LVL.

In the manufacture of low formaldehyde emission boards.

10. PACKING

25 Kg packing available in HDPE bag with polyethylene liner. Also it is available in 25 Kg multiwall paper bag with polyethylene liner.

11. HANDLING

During handling powder, it is wise to use to wear hand gloves to avoid direct skin contact. Hands and other contact area to be washed with soap and hot water before meal and when handling is over. Dust mask is also advisable.

12. STORAGE

Store in original bags in a cool and dry place and to protect from heat and moisture. Resin is hygroscopic in nature; dehumidier may be used during storage. Bags should be closed carefully. Higher storage temperature is undesirable because it increases the viscosity of resin paste faster.

Storage life at 25°C: nearly 1 year.