Industrial production of the frameless lightweight panel

Siempelkamp Handling Systems has developed a new industrial technology for the continuous production of frameless lightweight panels with a paper honeycomb core structure.

After extensive market surveys, the wood-based products manufacturer Egger assumed the role of a pioneer and in September of 2005 ordered the first continuous production line for frameless lightweight panels from Siempelkamp. The line was delivered mid-year 2006 and started up on September 1, 2006. Since the end of October 2006, the line operates at maximum daily output levels.

Advantages of the new technology

Light, but rigid panels: offering the same internal strength as solid panels, however, with a reduced weight of 20 % for 20 mm (3/4”) boards and 80% for 80 mm (3”) boards

Range of variation: The board length can range from 4.1 m to 5.6 m (13.5 ft to 18.4 ft) and the board width from 1.8 m to 2.2 m (5.9 ft to 7.2 ft). The range of variation for panel decors, materials, and sizes is therefore large.

High-performance line: the fully automatic production line produces 34,000m2 per day (8 Mio. m2 per year) at full capacity

Read more about the new concept for frameless lightweight panels inside the Plant Report.

Download our brochure about the production process for frameless lightweight panels in PDF format.