Patent ID: 6325884
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: B32B,B44C,D21H,Y10T

Abstract:
A process for manufacturing a low pressure laminated panel having an abrasion resistant surface, comprising:partially impregnating a paper sheet with a thermosetting resin, wherein said partial impregnation is carried out so that about 40% to about 60% of the total resin required for full saturation is used;drying the partially impregnated paper to a volatile content of about 10% to about 15%;coating the top surface of the partially impregnated paper with an abrasion resistant coat;simultaneously coating the bottom surface of the partially impregnated paper with a thermosetting resin coating, wherein said top and bottom surface coatings are carried out by metering the amount of resin and abrasion resistant coat applied on the paper; andthermo-fusing the coated paper onto a substrate at a pressure from about 250 to about 450 pounds per square inch; andsimultaneously thermo-fusing a bottom sheet to a surface of the substrate opposite the coated paper to produce the laminated panel.