Expand the use of your plywood panels with overlaying

Panel overlaying

World-leading panel overlaying lines for plywood and particleboard

Accurate panel overlaying minimizes trim waste and maximizes panel profit

Plywood and particle board panels can be coated with different overlay materials, like phenolic or melamine, to improve their physical properties and usability. Coated plywood panels are used, for example, in concrete formwork and transport vehicle constructions. 
 
Panel overlaying can improve panel strength, abrasion and water absorption resistance, as well as resistance against liquids, chemicals, humidity, weather, and heat. It can also improve re-usability, anti-slip characteristics, visual appearance, and ease of cleaning. 
 
Panel overlaying is done in the final stages of plywood manufacturing. Once the panels have been trimmed and sanded, they are coated with roll film or film sheets that give the end product its desired characteristics and decorative finishes. The panels are then pressed between hot platens, after which the sides and ends are trimmed and the panels stacked for delivery. 
 
Overlaying is a delicate process. Its success starts with a high-quality panel, on which the film has to be well-positioned and quickly pressed to ensure a smooth surface and a high-quality outcome. With accurate overlaying, you minimize panel trim waste and maximize the profit of manufactured panels. 
 
Raute panel overlaying technology has been used and developed at plywood mills across the world for decades, and the lines are proven to last up to 30 years in operation. All Raute multi-daylight and short cycle lines are integrated with safety equipment and easy-to-use operator interfaces for effortless everyday use.  
 
The lines’ modernizability and recyclability ensure a sustainable fit for your needs, while construction from standard parts ensures spare part availability. Should your demand or raw material quality change, our overlaying lines can also be used for plywood pressing. Connecting the lines to MillSIGHTS allows you to improve overlaying process performance and optimize manufacturing. 

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