The business area Flat Line consists of a number of gluing applications including foil lamination, veenering, board on frame (BoF) or board on styles (BoS): Foil lamination Our 1K and 2K adhesive systems create an excellent bonding strength on core panels such as particle board or high-density fiberboard (HDF) with a variety foils. With its high performance on automatic lamination lines, our product range includes separate, mix-in, liquid/liquid or liquid/powder systems that optimize the glue consumption and increase productivity. By setting the correct line speed at the correct glue and hardener mixing ratio, we prevent pre-curing or avoid up-foil edges by using the right pressure and glue spread. Moreover, based on new formaldehyde and isocyanate free chemistry, we provide a solution that prevents fiber swelling compared to PVAc technology and therefore increases the surface quality to reduce rework and scrap. Veneering For veneers glued onto substrates such as particle board or medium-density fiberboard (MDF), we offer adhesive systems that are optimized to your veneering process and provide strong joints on all wood varieties. Based on the right level of glue spread, mixing ratio, viscosity and press temperature our bonding solutions provide fast pressing times, moisture resistance and no cold creep to meet your manufacturing needs. Our product range includes: Formaldehyde-based systems offering long pot life, short press times, and CARB P2 ready PVAc-based systems for hot pressing, providing hard joints and avoiding cold-creeping. EPI-based systems, giving high heat, creep and solvent resistance Board on Frame (BoF) / Board on Styles (BoS) To optimize the use of raw materials, the manufacturing process board on frame or board on styles are commonly used to glue honeycomb paper on wooden based frames / styles to create lightweight furniture components. The strong bonding strength of AkzoNobel adhesives is essential to create this stable and robust type of innovative furniture. All Flat Line applications can be served with more sustainable adhesive systems at low or no emitting formaldehyde levels. For the foil lamination process, we also offer FIF adhesives that are formaldehyde and isocyanate free. Best suited adhesive technologies for Flat Line applications: PRODUCT GROUPS MAIN CHARACTERISTICS MAIN APPLICATIONS Urea-formaldehyde adhesives Cost-efficient thermosetting systems Polyvinyl acetate Dispersion-based thermoplastic adhesives Emulsion Polymer systems High performance adhesive systems for high water and weather resistance Hotmelt adhesives Fast setting adhesives for selected production needs Locations (contact offices) About us Events Innovation Sustainability History About AkzoNobel For media For investors Careers at AkzoNobel Cookies Privacy statement Terms of use © Akzo Nobel N.V. 2021 We respect your privacy. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookie Statement for more information. Reject All Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings