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Melamine Faced Chipboard (MFC): 300+ Synchronized Woodgrains with Zero Chipping on 35m/min Saws

Get European luxury haptics at direct Chinese continuous mill rates. Thermally fused at 200°C and 3.2 MPa, Cuzi MFC combines EN 14322 Class 3 scratch resistance with deep-pore Embossed-in-Register (EIR) textures and 100% color-matched ABS edge banding that cuts workshop reject rates to zero.

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Product Overview & Ordering Options

Melamine Faced Chipboard (MFC) is an engineered decorative panel manufactured by thermally fusing thermoset melamine resin-impregnated paper to both sides of an EN 312 P2 or P5 particle board core under 190°C–210°C and 2.5–3.5 MPa pressure. Certified under EN 14322 Class 3, it delivers high scratch resistance (≥ 2.0 N), stain resistance (Rating 5), and hygienic cleanability with 300+ synchronized EIR woodgrain, velvet matte, and stone decors accompanied by 100% color-matched ABS/PVC edge banding.

Surface Standard: EN 14322 Class 3 Commercial Heavy Duty
Core Substrates: Calibrated EN 312 P2 (Dry) & P5 (Green Moisture Resistant)
Scratch & Wear: ≥ 2.0 N Scratch (EN 14323) / Taber Abrasion Class 3
Standard Formats: 1220×2440 mm (4×8 ft), 1830×2745 mm, 2070×2800 mm
Thickness Options: 16 mm, 18 mm (High-Volume Carcass), 25 mm (Desktops)
Edge Banding Ecosystem: 0.4mm – 2.0mm Matched ABS & PVC Coils with Primer
Stacked melamine faced chipboard panels with woodgrain and solid-color surfaces
4 Stacked MFC Furniture Panels with Dense Core Cut Edges Panel surfaces & core details

Short-Cycle Thermal Fusion Technology

Unlike cold-pressed foils or glued vinyl wraps that can peel over time, Cuzi MFC utilizes high-temperature short-cycle thermal presses. Under 200°C heat and 3.2 MPa hydraulic pressure, thermosetting melamine resin liquefies, penetrates into the micro-fine particle board surface pores, and polymerizes into a permanent, non-porous chemical bond.

Short-Cycle Pressing Temp: 195°C – 205°C Synchronized Heating
Hydraulic Pressure: 2.8 – 3.5 MPa Specific Pressure
Paper Basis Weight: 70 – 120 g/m² Decorative + Melamine Resin
Surface Delamination (EN 311): ≥ 1.15 N/mm² (No Surface Tearing)
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Melamine Colors & Textures

Interactive MFC Decor Swatch & Texture Selector

Click any European trend decor below to inspect high-resolution woodgrain pores, matte gloss levels, and matched edge banding specifications in real time:

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Natural Halifax Oak

300+ Decor Matching Inventory Available

Natural Halifax Oak (Code: CPB-7102-EIR)

Surface Texture: Synchronized Embossed in Register (EIR)
Matched Edge Banding: 1.0mm × 23mm Matched Halifax Oak ABS with PUR Primer
Recommended Applications: Kitchen Carcasses, Wardrobe Doors, Hotel Desktops
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Panel Surfaces, Processing & Applications

Explore decorative panels, cabinet assembly, edge banding and furniture applications.

Stacked melamine faced chipboard panels with woodgrain and solid-color surfaces 1. Melamine Surfaces
Choose woodgrain or solid-color finishes and matching edge banding.
White and woodgrain kitchen cabinet carcasses during assembly 2. Cabinet Assembly
Coordinate board thickness, cut sizes and edge banding for cabinet components.
Homag panel sizing and edge-banding equipment 3. Panel Edge Banding
Coordinate edge material, color and thickness with the selected panel surface.
Office workstations with woodgrain desktops and grey storage pedestals 4. Office Furniture
Woodgrain panels can be specified for desktops, storage units and office fitouts.
Comprehensive Surface Aesthetics

300+ Decor Collection: Woodgrains, Solids & Architectural Stones

Curated for international commercial furniture lines, kitchen cabinet brands, and interior joinery contracts.

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1. Synchronized Woodgrains (EIR)

Embossed-in-Register (EIR) steel press plates align physical surface pores and knots precisely with the underlying printed woodgrain pattern.

  • Natural Halifax Oak (CPB-7102-EIR): Deep rustic knots & fissures
  • Smoked American Walnut (CPB-8205-EIR): Warm cathedral grain
  • Bleached Nordic Pine: Minimalist Scandinavian linear grain
  • Natural Crown Teak: Exotic architectural joinery veneer optic
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2. Velvet Super Matte Solids

Ultra-smooth anti-fingerprint surfaces with deep light absorption (< 5 Gloss Units) engineered for handleless contemporary cabinetry.

  • Polar White Matte (CPB-1001-SM): Crisp, clean sterile white
  • Cashmere Neutral (CPB-1408-SM): Warm beige-grey silk touch
  • Anthracite Gray (CPB-2204-SM): Anti-glare architectural charcoal
  • Monument Black Matte: Deep saturated luxury accent panel
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3. Tactile Stones & Concretes

Industrial urban textures engineered with deep stone reliefs (ST) replicating cast cement, slate, and honed Italian marble.

  • Urban Concrete (CPB-5301-ST): Cast architectural cement relief
  • Pietra Grigia Marble: Refined dark marble with white veins
  • Oxidized Industrial Rust: Urban loft metallic stone look
  • Textilene Woven Linen: Warm fabric texture for wardrobe interiors
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4. Commercial Heavy-Duty Overlays

Enhanced with a transparent corundum (aluminum oxide) protective overlay for high-abrasion hotel and retail check-out desks.

  • Taber Abrasion Resistance: > 450 revolutions (Class AC3/AC4)
  • Cigarette Burn Resistance: Rating 4 (EN 438-2 test compliant)
  • Hospital Disinfectant Proof: Resists bleach, ethanol, chlorhexidine
  • Micro-Scratch Self-Healing: Enhanced elastic resin top layers
European Quality Verification

Surface Performance Technical Data (EN 14322 / EN 14323)

Certified performance testing verified by SGS and Intertek for commercial B2B procurement contracts.

Physical & Chemical Property Testing Standard EN 14322 Class 3 Standard Cuzi Particle Board MFC Tested Result Commercial Significance
Resistance to Scratching EN 14323 Clause 5.4 ≥ 1.5 N ≥ 2.0 – 2.5 N Resists sharp cutlery, keys, and sliding tableware
Resistance to Staining EN 14323 Clause 5.5 Rating ≥ 3 Rating 5 (Zero Stain Residue) Impervious to wine, coffee, mustard, acetone, disinfectant
Resistance to Cracking EN 14323 Clause 5.7 Rating ≥ 3 Rating 5 (No Micro-Cracks) Zero surface crazing during rapid seasonal heating cycles
Resistance to Water Steam EN 14323 Clause 5.8 Rating ≥ 3 Rating 4 – 5 (No Delamination) Withstands boiling kettle steam & dishwasher moisture
Color Fastness to Light EN 14323 Clause 5.9 Blue Wool Scale ≥ 6 Blue Wool Scale ≥ 7 (Xenon Arc) Guaranteed zero fading or yellowing under sunlight
Surface Soundness (Adhesion) EN 311 ≥ 0.80 N/mm² ≥ 1.15 N/mm² Paper cannot be peeled or torn from the chipboard core
Cigarette Burn Resistance EN 438-2 Clause 30 Rating ≥ 3 Rating 4 (High Flame Resistance) Prevents scorching from accidental cigarette contact
Formaldehyde Emission ASTM E1333 / EN 717-1 < 0.09 ppm < 0.05 ppm (CARB Phase 2) Clean indoor air quality for schools, hospitals, homes

1. 100% Matched Edge Banding Coils

Eliminate color mismatches between panel faces and edges. Cuzi co-manufactures and supplies matched ABS and PVC edge banding coils for all 300+ decors:

  • Available Thicknesses: 0.4mm, 0.8mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm.
  • Available Widths: 22mm, 28mm, 35mm, 45mm, 54mm (slitted to custom order).
  • Zero Stress-Whitening: High-impact ABS compound ensures that 2mm corner radius trimming leaves zero white stress lines.
  • Adhesive Primer Backing: Pre-applied synthetic primer ensures maximum shear bond with EVA and PUR adhesives.

2. Automated Sizing & Scoring Saw Specs

To ensure zero chipping on double-faced decorative melamine surfaces during high-speed automated CNC sizing:

  • Main Saw Blade: Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) Triple Chip Grind (TCG) blade; tooth count 72–96T; rim speed 70–80 m/s.
  • Bottom Scoring Blade: Conical or split-grooving saw running at 0.5 – 0.8mm depth, perfectly aligned with the main blade width.
  • PUR Edge Banding Machine: Glue pot temperature 130°C – 150°C; application rate 180–220 g/m²; pressure roller force 4–6 bar.
Ocean Freight Logistics & Packing Data

Melamine Faced Chipboard (MFC) FCL Container Payload

Palletized with top and bottom protective sheets to prevent face scratches during intermodal ocean transport.

Thickness Standard Format Sheets / Pallet 20'GP Container (8 Pallets) 40'HQ Container (16 Pallets) Net Timber Volume (40'HQ) Gross Metric Tons
16 mm (Carcass) 1220 × 2440 mm (4×8 ft) 60 Sheets 480 Sheets 960 Sheets 45.72 m³ ~26.6 Metric Tons
18 mm (High-Volume Core) 1220 × 2440 mm (4×8 ft) 55 Sheets 440 Sheets 880 Sheets 47.15 m³ ~26.9 Metric Tons
25 mm (Desktops) 1220 × 2440 mm (4×8 ft) 40 Sheets 320 Sheets 640 Sheets 47.63 m³ ~26.8 Metric Tons
18 mm Jumbo 1830 × 2745 mm (6×9 ft) 40 Sheets — 480 Sheets (12 Pallets) 43.40 m³ ~26.7 Metric Tons
18 mm Mega 2070 × 2800 mm (7×9 ft) 32 Sheets — 384 Sheets (12 Pallets) 40.06 m³ ~26.2 Metric Tons
Commercial & Engineering Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions (B2B Buyer FAQ)

Authoritative direct answers on container minimums, standards compliance, and fabrication tolerances.

Raw particle board is an unfinished structural wood composite substrate. Melamine Faced Chipboard (MFC) is factory pre-finished by thermally cross-linking thermosetting melamine-formaldehyde resin-impregnated decorative paper directly to both sides of the board under 190°C–210°C and 2.5–3.5 MPa pressure. This forms a permanent, non-porous, highly hygienic surface that requires no painting, staining, or pressing.

Yes. We manufacture and supply perfectly matched ABS and PVC edge banding coils in thicknesses from 0.4mm to 2.0mm and widths from 22mm to 45mm. Every edge banding coil is extruded with matching surface embossing and gloss levels, coated with a back primer for maximum adhesion under EVA and waterproof PUR hot-melt glues. Specify the decor code, texture, edge-band width and thickness, and coil quantity in the same inquiry. See the edge-banding guide for the available terminology.

We operate specialized short-cycle press lines with engraved steel plates offering: (1) Synchronized Deep Pore (EIR) matching printed woodgrain knots and pores; (2) Velvet Super Matte (< 5 GU) with anti-fingerprint coating; (3) Fine Stipple Woodgrain (10-12 GU); (4) Urban Concrete & Tactile Slate Stone (ST); and (5) Mirror High-Gloss (> 90 GU).

For standard residential bedroom wardrobes, pantry units, and upper cabinets, our EN 312 P2 core is the worldwide benchmark for cost efficiency. For sink base cabinets, bathroom vanities, and humid tropical climates, we recommend MFC manufactured with our EN 312 P5 moisture-resistant green core, certified under the EN 321 V313 cyclic test with 24h swelling limited to ≤ 9.5%. Describe where the cabinet will be used and the core grade requested. Compare the P2 and P5 options before finalizing your specification.

To achieve chip-free cutting of double-faced melamine panels on beam saws, use Polycrystalline Diamond (PCD) or micro-grain tungsten carbide (TCT) saw blades with Triple Chip Grind (TCG) teeth. An independent bottom scoring saw (conical or split tooth) running at 0.5mm to 0.8mm depth is mandatory to score the bottom melamine layer before the main blade cuts through.

Under EN 14323 Clause 5.5 testing, our MFC surfaces achieve the highest Rating 5 (no change) when tested against aggressive staining agents including coffee, red wine, tea, vegetable oil, isopropyl alcohol, and acetone. The fully cross-linked melamine polymer network is completely non-porous and easy to sanitize.

A standard 40'HQ container comfortably accommodates 800 to 880 sheets of 18mm 4×8 ft MFC packed across 16 ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets. Total net timber volume is approximately 43.0 to 47.1 m³ with a gross shipping weight of 26.5 to 26.9 metric tons, fully optimizing container payload.

Yes. We support mixed-pallet container orders. A single 40'HQ container can combine 2 to 4 different decors (e.g. 8 pallets of Natural Oak MFC, 4 pallets of Alpine White Matte, and 4 pallets of Anthracite Gray) on individual wrapped pallets with matching edge banding boxes packed on top. List the sheet quantity for each decor, thickness and core grade, plus matching edging. Request the selected decor sample and include your surface and edge-matching requirements.

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For a quotation, send your decor code, texture, core grade, sheet size, thickness, matching edge requirements, quantity per decor and destination port. For samples, tell us which finish or property you want to evaluate.

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