X-board is a new generation composite fibre board with exceptionally high strength-to-weight ratio. Its closed-cell honeycomb core is manufactured from recycled kraft papers and organic adhesives, making up to approx 92%. And in addition X-Board is 97% recyclable material, environmentally friendly in all aspects.

Sandwiched between two layers of ink receptive, acid-free recycled white paper, Xboard is disposed of after its useful life in paper recycling bins or cardboard compactors, rather than being dumped as toxic landfill, where most other substrates end up.

X-board is amazingly versatile in that it can be large-format printed and laminated, with permanent and temporary prints. Panels can be mitre-cut, then folded or curved, or cut into shapes and inter-locking pieces, offering users an endless array of sustainable design opportunities. For simple cuts a heavy duty Stanley-type knife, panel saw, jigsaw or vertical foam trimmer may be used.  For production runs of custom cut shapes, X-Board is best cut using a CNC router or flatbed digital cutting table with oscillating knife. X-Board can be double-mitre cut leaving its semi-rigid paper-liner intact on one edge, allowing panels to be folded to most angles. A colour range of black and white protective edge-banding materials is available, generally applied using a hand-held, hot melt glue gun. This gives a cosmetic finish for applications where a polished look is desired. This conceals the honeycomb centre, leaving observers unrenowned to the fact recycled papers and bagasse was used in it’s construction.

Creative, sustainable applications include but not exclusive to :

* Structural, flat-packed, point-of-purchase displays
* Inkjet printed office screens, bookshelves and promotional event furniture
* Semi-permanent exhibition booth and display plinths
* Lightweight bulkheads and architectural column cladding
* Painted blackboards and laminated whiteboards
* Pin and Velcro-receptive backing boards
* Portable retail display counters
* Fabric-wrapped wall hangings
* Photo-mounted displays
* Movie and theatre set pieces

Product Construction

Product consists of a printable paper liner and inner kraft reinforced base. Specialised coating and exceptional internal-fibre properties ensure optimum board stability.
* Board thickness 10 and 16mm gauge sheets are available ex-stock. 10, 12, 16, 20 & 32mm gauge sheets are available ex-factory and stock manufactured. Allow 12 weeks for manufacture and supply.
* Sheet dimensions:
1220 x 1830mm
1220 x 2440mm
1220 x 2900mm
1220 x 3050mm

Attributes

* Good print-ability with UV screen and inkjet printing equipment.
* Produced from approx 92% recycled paper material.
* No wax or polyethylene used in the manufacturing process.
* Excellent stability, especially post-printing
* Water-resistant, especially post-printing
* Up to 25kg nail pull resistance
* Flame-resistant to international B3 standard. (B1 rating under development)
* Density: 16mm gauge – 2400gsm / 10mm gauge – 1900gsm

Quality Control

X-Board is manufactured under stringent manufacturing processes and quality control conditions. Product testing and development is conducted in accordance with international quality standards with the following certifications:
* ISO 9001
* OS 9000
* ISO 14001

(ISO has developed over 17500 International Standards on a variety of subjects and some 1100 new ISO standards are published every year)

X-Board plus uses the same honeycomb insides as X-Board, but reinforces the surface with either MDF or ply skins. This greatly increases the strength thus increasing the many uses of X-Board.

Office furniture, shelving systems, doors, caravan and RV’s fitouts and many more

Product Construction

X-Board Plus (XB+) the X-Board product, manufactured into a high-strength, with the addition of outer skins such as MDF, particleboard, Masonite or plywood which are bonded to both sides, creating a lightweight composite panel, which can be direct edge banded without infill panels.

* Board thickness 18mm, 26mm, 33mm, 35mm, 38mm, 48mm, 58mm and 68mm. Allow 12 weeks for manufacture and supply.
* Sheet dimensions: 1220 x 2440mm and 1220 x 3600mm