Press Schedules
Press schedule data for Paneltech MDO products 357P, 360P, 389C, 396C, 407C, 454C & Duramax
| 357P 360P |
389C 396C |
407C 454C |
DURAMAX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEMP F (C) | Mins (secs) | Mins (secs) | Mins (secs) | Mins (secs) |
| 270°F (132°C) | 6.5 (390) | 6.5 (390) | 6.5 (390) | 6.5 (390) |
| 275°F (135°C) | 6 (360) | 6 (360) | 6 (360) | 6 (360) |
| 280°F (138°C) | 5.5 (330) | 5.5 (330) | 5.5 (330) | 5.5 (330) |
| 285°F (141°C) | 5 (300) | 5 (300) | 5 (300) | 5 (300) |
| 290°F (143°C) | 4.5 (270) | 4.5 (270) | 4.5 (270) | 4.5 (270) |
| 295°F (146°C) | 4 (240) | 4 (240) | 4 (240) | 4 (240) |
| 300°F (149°C) | 3.5 (210) | 4 (240) | 3.5 (210) | N/a |
Tested at Standard Pressure of 190 psi (13.39 kg/cm2)
To avoid pre-cure, the press should be closed within two minutes of the time the first panel is loaded onto a press platen. For temperatures above 280°F, the pre-cure resistance gradually shortens to below one minute at 300°F. Consult the chart on the reverse side for allowable times and temperatures. All veneers should be of uniform thickness with no open knots next to overlay. All epoxy or urethane patches must be completely cured.
Press schedule data for Paneltech HDO products 173C, 173P, 180C, 173C, (Two Sheet) 120N1 & Alka-Max
| 173C 173 P 180C |
173C (TWO SHEET) 120N1 |
ALKA-MAX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEMP F (C) | Mins (secs) | Mins (secs) | Mins (secs) |
| 270°F (132°C) | 6.5 (390) | 6.5 (390) | 6.5 (390) |
| 275°F (135°C) | 9 (540) | 12 (720) | 8.5 (510) |
| 280°F (138°C) | 8.5 (510) | 11.5 (690) | 8 (480) |
| 285°F (141°C) | 8 (480) | 10 (600) | 7.5 (450) |
| 290°F (143°C) | 7.5 (450) | 9 (540) | 7 (420) |
| 295°F (146°C) | 7 (420) | 8 (480) | 6.5 (390) |
| 300°F (149°C) | 6.5 (390) | 7 (420) | N/a |
* Press temperature measurements may vary. Temperatures used for this chart were measured on the panel face in direct contact with an aluminum traveling caul sheet. 30 Seconds may be subtracted from press times when pressing directly on to a press platen face, such as a chrome face platen. Please verify that the actual temperatures of your press platens match the press control settings. Excessive heat exposure can lead to field checking. Should panels be exposed to longer press time or hot stacking, they should be tested for potential checking issues.