Postforming
the ultimate flexibility
Overview
Starbank are one of the UK´s longest established Laminate Fabricators producing a variety of Postformed Panels on our 3 Postforming machines. We operate 2 Brandt Static Postformers and a more bespoke machine specifically designed for Starbank to enable us to manufacture Compact Laminate Postformed Vanity Units.
The Brandt models are a 20⁄31 which is capable of producing elements up to 3.1m in length and a 10⁄42 model which is the latest generation of digitally controlled postformers and is able to produce elements up to 4.2m in length. Both of these machines have an excellent record for their ability to produce consistent quality and their flexibility.
Core materials which are recommended are MDF or Chipboard, Standard, MR or FR grade because of their flatness and homogenous construction. When required we can produce elements using a plywood core however this is not recommended due to tolerances in the board.
Typical Postformed component applications available
- Kitchen & Educational Worktops
- IPS Panelling
- Cubicle Doors and Pilasters
- Vanity Unit Tops
- Laboratory Work surfaces
- Healthcare Work surfaces
Postforming grades of high pressure laminate are manufactured using premium papers and resins and are intended for use on vertical or horizontal interior surfaces where it is necessary or desirable to roll the laminate on a simple radius over the edge of the substrate.
HTM 63 Post forming
This eliminates seams and creates an attractive surface.
Our machines are capable of producing internal and external radius edges. We have moved away from traditional methods of producing coving sections required for integral upstands in favour of the latest technology in resin injection to provide a far more rigid construction which fills all gaps eliminating the possibility of any cracks or splits.*