West Fraser’s CaberMDF is available in several grades to meet construction and related industry demands, ranging from architraves for door surrounds to decorative profiles and heavy-duty uses
CaberMDF is available in five main grades: Trade, Pro, Trade Moisture Resistant, Pro Moisture Resistant and Industrial.
CaberMDF Trade is suitable for general purposes where simple profiles are required.
Trade MR is also suitable, while the moisture-resisting properties will suit humid conditions in bathrooms and other wet areas.
The Pro is ideal for the volume manufacture of door panels, skirtings and architraves, while the Pro MR can be used in atmospheres where moisture is prevalent such as in kitchens and bathrooms.
West Fraser’s CaberMDF Industrial is the most versatile, as it can meet most technical requirements.
This includes including facilitating deep routed profiles for membrane-pressed PVC doors, as well as designs which require advanced routed profiles as well as receiving high-quality painted finishes.
Appropriate PPE should be worn when using CaberMDF
When decorating MDF, oil-based paint is best as the material is less absorbent and customers like the quality of finish, which can be achieved on the very smooth surfaces that machining leaves.
Then in terms of fixing, most types of screws can be used, although the best results are obtained with parallel thread screws.
When sawing, drilling and machining CaberMDF, appropriate PPE, including masks, and good ventilation are vital.
Another health and safety consideration for the sector is the effects of formaldehyde content: where, reassuringly, CaberMDF complies with all the requirements of the latest E1 definition for the chemical when tested according to EN120.
For further information, call 01786 812 921 or visit https://uk.westfraser.com/.
