High-Pressure Laminates (HPL) are transforming hygienic surfaces in medical facilities. At the Burn and Trauma Building of XX General Hospital, over 14,450 m² of walls feature HPL panels—8mm thick boards for corridors using dry-hanging systems and 4mm resin panels for ward wainscoting.
Manufactured by layering wood fiber and phenolic resin under high pressure (≥5 MPa) and heat (≥120°C), these thermoset laminates achieve densities exceeding 1,350 kg/m³. This creates compact surfaces with near-zero water absorption, preventing microbial growth. Key performance features include:
Antimicrobial protection: Silver-ion technology inactivates 99% of bacteria within 7 hours per JIS Z 2801 standards.
Fire safety: Class B-1 fire rating with no melting, dripping, or toxic fume release.
Mechanical strength: 59–119 MPa tensile strength and 6.4-mm dent resistance under impact.
HPL’s seamless joints meet hospital cleanability standards, resisting disinfectants and chemicals. With full recyclability and 20-year lifespans, these panels support sustainable healthcare design.
High-Pressure Laminates, Phenolic resin board, Dry-hanging installation, Antimicrobial surface, Fire-rated B-1, Tensile strength, Impact resistance, Recyclable panels, Hospital-grade cleanability, Thermoset laminates
