PVC and ABS edging is an undisputed benchmark for the furniture industry, and at Protecnic, we have the technical and human resources necessary to ensure the quality of these plastic extrusion solutions. PVC and ABS options share many qualities, but ABS edges for melamine have some specific features.
The main is that it is lighter and therefore more sustainable, here is the reason why it is a solution in high-demand in Northern European countries where environmental standards are especially strict.
Because of this, they are a particularly sought-after option to complete furniture pieces aimed at communities such as schools, canteens, residences and medical centres.
The lower density of ABS melamine edgebanding means that working with this solution is easier and more efficient. Although it looks stiffer to the touch, it actually has many advantages for the edger blades used by our customers in the furniture industry: they last longer and the chances of breakage are reduced.
Due to the intrinsic differences between PVC and ABS, when adapting a design from one format to the other, it is necessary to adjust the lathes and reformulate the bases, taking into account that ABS edging has a different gloss than PVC. Although this gloss is not higher from a technical point of view, it is more intense to the eye.
Our range of edging solutions, which now exceeds 6,000 references, is constantly adding new finishes and designs. In the case of ABS edging for melamine, the latest additions correspond to the Lamiarte collection and timeless designs by Finsa. You can request our sample book free of charge.
In our Cross-reference chart you can find some references in ABS, but as manufacturers we can give any of our PVC references in ABS with practically no appreciable change in the design.
In our cross-reference chart you can also consult all the models, which fit with the catalogues of the main panel manufacturers. And, if you need any special option, contact our team, who will get to work to define a solution that perfectly matches the panel.
