NUVACOR
is a full range surfacing material
for use in vertical as well
as horizontal applications.
MANUFACTURER
Nuvacor Corporation
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION
NUVACOR is the
result of a 20 year, evolutionary process which began with a
product called Vitricor®, sold by the Nevamar Division of
International Paper.
NUVACOR
is a product that uses sophisticated proprietary technology
developed exclusively by us and for our exclusive use.
The original product,
Vitricor®, was developed as a durable substitute for lacquer.
In its vertical grade quality it is approx. 60% as hard as glass
and in its horizontal or hardcoated grade quality it is approx.
95% as hard as glass.
The original research
led to a product that was usable as an environmentally friendly
yet significantly more durable substitute for lacquer. Further
research led to the use of metalized pigments that allowed for
color hues not possible with simple solid color pigment technology.
The challenge was to achieve the metalized look without rendering
it garish, something, which we humbly feel, we have successfully
achieved.
In the early 90's,
we began the work of producing finishes that would resemble
organic materials such as woods or stones. Unlike most replicas
of wood grains or stones, which look and feel nothing like the
real thing, our product was able to achieve the look of a lacquered
wood panel or highly polished stone block which when applied
as a finished product is so real looking as to deceive the viewer.
Further research
and development led us to explore the use of high definition
photographic technology, enabling us to reproduce images of
such high definition and photorealistic quality as to belie
one's imagination.
Thus the evolution
of our 4th generation product, which we call NUVACOR.
It is a high molecular weight sheet that has one of the most
durable and stain resistant finishes on the market. In its table
surface grade (horizontal/hardcoated), it is 95% as hard as
glass and yet is totally shatter proof. Because of its dense
molecular structure the near perfect Silken Glass finish is
virtually hydroscopically inert and therefore highly appropriate
for use in areas where hygiene is a factor. In its high-definition
photographic incarnation, the luminescence and depth of color
and image achieved, almost gives the photographic image a three-dimensional
quality. It is a product that combines the reflective gloss
and other visual attributes typical of hand lacquered surfaces
with high- performance characteristics and straightforward fabrication
techniques.
Solid colors,
metallic or non-metallic, woodgrains, stones, granites or 'abstracts'.
photographic imagery, or corporate logos pose no significant
hurdles for NUVACOR.
BASIC
USES
- Table Tops
- Counter Tops
- Signage: Instore and Outdoor
- Custom Kiosks
- In-Store Display/Custom Shapes, Custom Sizes
- Custom Art
- Corporate Identity
- Wall Paneling
- Cabinetry Surfacing
- Shower & Bathroom Walls
- Door Fronts (Room Doors, Internal Building Doors)
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NUVACOR RANGE OVERVIEW
RANGE
DESCRIPTION
Interchangeable Tables
A Patented Table design which allows for a continuous change-out of
table surfaces on a per need basis
Table Inserts
Inserts for the Interchangeable Tables. These are available as Metallic
and non Metallic NUVACOR colors, Woodgrains and Stones and Newgrafics®
graphics, both Photographic as well as line-art and logotype
Panels - 1/8" - 3mm - .125 or 1/16" - 1.6mm - .060
These are flat panels 51" x 100" - 35.4 square feet. [We
actually only charge for 32 square feet (48" x 96")]
Panels - .040 or .020mil
These are flat panels, which are 48" wide, but a flexible length.
Standard is 100".
These panels are primarily suited for Vertical Surfacing applications
where cold forming of tight radiuses is a requirement.
NUVACOR
GRADES & FINISHES OVERVIEW
GRADE
FINISH MAIN APPLICATIONS
3mm (All Horizontal & Vertical Surfaces are Acrylic
Based materials) |
Gloss and
Matte |
Table Inserts,
Wall Panels, Tiles, Shower Panels, Doors, Vertical Blinds - All
Horizontal and Vertical Applications |
.040
& .020 mil Film (Polycarbonate only) |
Gloss and
Matte |
Vertical Applications
where weight is a factor and where tight radiuses are required. |
NUVACOR
GRADES & PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Acrylic
Panels 1/8" - 3mm - Uncoated/Vertical
*See additional technical specifications in the accompanying
specification pages |
Our Uncoated Acrylic Panels offer superior transparency
and significant surface performance features that include reparability
of small surface abrasions. This panel is rigid enough that it
can be applied on suitable vertical surfaces (e.g.walls)
with the simple use of commonly available contact cements or for
certain suitable applications, even 2-sided adhesive tapes. |
Acrylic Panels 1/8" - 3mm - Hardcoated/Horizontal
*See additional technical specifications in the accompanying
specification pages |
Our Hardcoated Acrylic Panels are primarily intended for
use on Horizontal Surfaces (Table surfaces) or in high traffic
areas where additional abrasion resistance and chemical
resistance are desirable.
This panel is unique in that it offers surface hardness
unequaled by most acrylic products in the marketplace. It's superior
chemical resistance makes it ideal in commercial environments,
especially food service environments where aromatic food staining
is a problem for most competitive products such as High Pressure
Laminates and Wood |
Polycarbonate Panels 3mm and .020mm film |
Our Polycarbonate Panel is intended for most outdoor uses
where superior shatterproof and vandal proof applications are
required.
This material is impossible to shatter and will withstand
the harshest tests of vandalism. .020 thickness was developed
specifically for cold forming applications where extremely
tight radiuses are required. |
COMPARISON
OF NUVACOR HARDCOATED AND UNCOATED GRADES
PROPERTY |
TEST
METHOD |
HARDCOATED |
UNCOATED |
GLASS |
OPTICAL |
Luminous Transmittance
(%) |
ASTM D1003 |
93 |
92 |
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Haze (%) |
ASTM D1003 |
0,5 |
0.6 |
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Index of Refraction
ND 23 C |
ASTM D0542 |
1.43 |
1.49 |
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ABRASION
RESISTANCE (EXPRESSED AS INCREASE IN PERCENTAGE HAZE) |
Steel
Wool Rotary Test |
12 p.s.i. |
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0.0 |
25 |
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24 p.s.i. |
0.1 |
31 |
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Simulated
Cleaning Test |
(abrasive
slurry wiping) |
0.6 |
14 |
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Taber Abrasion
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ASTM D1044
(500g each wheel 100 revs.) ANSI Z26.1-1966 |
0.03 |
14 |
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Mar Resistance
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ASTM D0673
(1000g SIC) |
1.0 |
29 |
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PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES |
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE (2) |
10% sodium
hydroxide |
ASTM D1303/5.2
TIME UNTIL VISUAL ATTACK |
16 hr. |
1hr. |
16 hr. |
40% sulfuric
acid |
16 hr. |
16 hr. |
16 hr. |
Petrol |
16 hr. |
16 hr. |
16 hr. |
Benzine (1) |
16 hr. |
1 hr. |
16 hr. |
Acetone (1) |
1 hr. |
1 min. |
16 hr. |
Methyline chloride
(1) |
1 hr. |
10 min. |
16 hr. |
Ethylene di-chloride
(1) |
1 hr. |
10 min. |
16 hr. |
Carbon tetra
chloride |
16 hr. |
16 hr. |
16 hr. |
Methyl alcohol
(1) |
16 hr. |
4 hr. |
16 hr. |
Methyl methacrylate
(1) |
16 hr. |
10 min. |
16 hr. |
IMPACT
RESISTANCE |
Notched Izod,
ft. lb./in. |
ASTM D0256 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
0.1 |
Falling steel
ball 0.25 lbs. |
36 |
36 |
2.5 |
Breakage drop
height, ft. |
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OTHER TESTS |
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TENSILE STRENGTH
73 F, P.S.I. |
ASTM D0638 |
10.500 |
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FLEXURAL
STRENGTH 73 F. P.S.I. |
ASTM D0790 |
16.000 |
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FLEXURAL MODULUS
73 F. P.S.I. |
ASTM D0638 |
450.000 |
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HARDNESS,
ROCKWELL D |
ASTM D0785 |
M-102 |
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SPECIFIC GRAVITY |
ASTM D0792 |
1.19 |
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COEFFICIENT
OF THERMAL
EXPANSION, IN./IN. F. |
ASTM E0228 |
0.00004 |
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SHRINKAGE
MAX. % |
FED SPEC.
/LB39LD;4.3.9 |
2.5 |
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SPECTRAL TRANSMITTANCE* |
FED. SPEC. |
5 |
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AT 330 NM
BAND - MAX % |
LP391D;4.3.7 |
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* Denotes
clarity equivalent to glass.
(1)
Uncoated NUVACOR is readily attacked by these solvents. Take
care to avoid their use both during their fabrication and or on finished
surfaces.
(2) In layman terms these numbers denote superior non staining features.
Common food stains such as mustard, ketchup, tea, coffee, red wine
will have no effect on NUVACOR, unlike the effects they have
on most marbles, woods and High Pressure Laminates.
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS
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Reflectivity/ High Gloss /
Intense Color and Depth of Finish
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Simple / Ease of Use and Fabrication
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100% Digital Technology Allows for Absolutely Accurate Interpretation
of Clients' Needs (Newgrafics® Graphics Applications)
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Volumes from 5 to 100,000 Handled with Ease
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Inert / Stain Resitant
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Scratch Damage, if any, is not on the 'Designed' Surface and
on Vertical Surfacing, Material is Repairable
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Total Design Flexibility
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Rigid yet Formable
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Patented Interchangeable Tables and Infinite Insert Possibility-
Unique in the Marketplace.
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No Market Competition (Table Surface Applications)
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