Slatwall Specifications
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- Board Specifications
- Painted Panels
- Melamine Panels
- High Pressure Laminate
- Mirror Acrylic
- Veneers
- Formaldehyde
- Adhesives
- Installation
- Crating
- Inserts
- Manufacturing Specifications
- Load Levels
- Installation Diagram
- Mounting Diagram
- Fire Ratings
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Board Specifications
Slatwall is produced from a 48 lb. medium density fiberboard (MDF) and has an internal bond strength of 110 lbs. per square inch. MDF has a linear expansion of.30% and a moisture content of 6-8%. The tolerance on the squareness of the board guaranteed by the manufacturing mill is 1/8" when measured across the diagonals of the board. The screw holding capacity for the face is 350 lbs. and 275 lbs. for the edges. Other plywoods, veneers, *fire-rated and 150lb. internal bond boards are available upon request. *When fire-rated MDF board is combined with other materials (laminates, glues, edgebanding, etc.) the fire-rating properties are subject to change. Return to top of page
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Painted Panels
Painted panels are produced using acrylic water-based or lacquer applied approximately 2-4 mls. thick (depending on the color - black is a lacquer finish). These finishes meet all EPA requirements and cure in approximately twenty-four to thirty-six hours. Other epoxy and latex finishes are available on request. Grooves are finished with an acrylic lacquer tinted to customer specifications. Return to top of page
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Melamine Panels
Wind Mill's melamine is a post-impregnated (top foil) melamine paper adhered under heat and pressure directly to MDF board. It provides an excellent alternative for vertical applications. In comparison to thermofused melamine, the top foil should be viewed as a lower cost, superior product with a more desirable finished appearance - that manufactures and repairs with a greater ease and does not present a dull finish or brittle chip-out problems. Return to top of page
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High Pressure Laminate
Wilsonart, Formica, Nevamar, Pionite, and other brands of high pressure laminates are available. These products come in vertical (.030") thickness as well as standard and post-forming grades (.050"). Return to top of page
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Mirror Acrylic
This product is a .080" thick acrylic polymer sheet with a silver colored backer and adhered with a polyvinyl acetate (PVA) glue to an 11/16" MDF board. It comes with a paper mask to protect the surface. Return to top of page
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Veneers
The wood veneers are rotary cut in a .035" thickness. These panels have a veneer backer to achieve balance. Red Oak, Birch, Knotty Pine & Maple are in stock, other species and special cuts are available on request. Return to top of page
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Formaldehyde
Slatwall formaldehyde emission measures .3 parts per million (PPM) or less. This complies with the EPA standards set forth for these materials. Return to top of page
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Adhesive
The adhesive used in the cold press laminating line is a cross-linking emulsion. This produces a type II water resistant bond for use with hardboards, particleboards, wood and other similar materials, and meets all EPA requirements. The hot melt adhesive used with the melamine line has no ingredients listed as carcinogens or potential carcinogens by the National Toxicology Program. Return to top of page
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Installation
Install over existing plaster or drywall. Install directly onto studs for new construction. Panel adhesive is recommended. Drywall screws of the proper length work best. Drive screws through the middle of the groove. For maximum strength put screw into each groove, each stud. Putting screws into every other, or every 3rd groove can work for medium and light duty applications. Cutting to size should be done from the back of the panel. Follow the mounting instructions as shown on bottom of page. Return to top of page
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Crating
Panels are placed on a skid with corners and edges protected for shipment via common carrier. Return to top of page
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Inserts
The aluminum inserts used in slatwall are extruded 6061 or 3003 wrought aluminum with a silver mill finish. The aluminum inserts are also available in black and gold anodized, and painted finishes. The aluminum inserts more than double the strength of the panel.
The vinyl inserts are HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) - and are PVC Free. They are available in 5 colors (white, gray, almond, red and black). The vinyl inserts are primarily decorative - adding little appreciable strength to the grooves. Return to top of page -
Manufacturing Specifications & Tolerances
Board length and width + or - .0625", squareness + or - .125" diagonally. groove dimensions : groove - .25",lip .25", back .25", opening .375". Return to top of page
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Maximum Load Level Capacities
This chart is based on 3" o.c. or greater grooves using a single bracket on properly installed panels.
Line 1 = Metal insert Slatwall
Line 2 = Plain groove standard SlatwallThe load levels shown are base on properly installed panels over drywall and onto a stud-wall.
- We caution against:
- overloading any single groove.
- overloaded hang-bars and waterfalls.
- heavier weights near the edges.
- not using panel adhesive or enough screws to secure the panel.
- If hanging strength is an issue, please contact us to discuss alternatives prior to placing your order.
- 150 pound internal bond strength board will add approximately 10% additional hanging strength.
Note: Metal inserts add approximately 2½ times the holding strength of plain groove slatwall. For maximum holding strength screw through the metal inserts into the stud-wall. Return to top of page
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Install Diagram
For maximum strength, use a panel adhesive and put screws into each groove, every stud.
Using panel adhesive and putting screws into every other groove, or every 3rd groove can work for medium and light duty applications. Return to top of page
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Mounting Diagram
Follow the mounting instructions on the back of the panels for best alignment. Return to top of page
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Fire Ratings
Class A fire rated panels are available on request.
Slatwall Panel Fire Rating Chart Type Groove Flame Spread Class Paintable Plain 116 C Veneer Plain 170 C HPL Plain 100 C HPL Metal 120 C HPL Plastic 150 C Melamine Plain 175 C Melamine Metal 170 C
