3D Laminates for Commercial and Residential Design
Riken USA is a leading international producer of various types of films including 3D laminates, based in Japan. The company is known in the furniture materials industry for its innovative color and finish technologies, consistent high-quality, and customer training and service. Riken’s 3DL surfaces extend the application possibilities and durability of Climate Positive MDF panels, contributing to long-term carbon sequestration.
Riken’s 3D laminates are thin, wear-resistant decorative thermoplastic overlays, laminated to carved or shaped MDF panels for furniture or architectural wall panels. They are unique in that they can be laminated to panels with 3D details machined into their faces and edges, as well as unconventionally shaped panels and edge details. 3DL overlays will not crack from impact, and when properly applied will never delaminate.
3DL’s ability to “self-edge” – wrap seamlessly around five of six panel edges as well as interior cut-outs – reduces processing steps and helps seal the panel core against moisture and bacteria. The seamless 3DL surface is also easy to clean with simple soap-and-water solutions, perfect for healthcare, education, hospitality and other applications where frequent and thorough cleaning is required.
3DL is available in a range of colors, patterns, and woodgrain designs with realistic synchronized textures. Riken offers a guide to matching designs in HPL and TFL for easy value engineering.
Among Riken’s customers is one of the largest and most innovative companies making 3D laminated furniture and architectural components in North America, specializing in healthcare, retail and commercial projects. They use Riken’s 3DL to create components that mimic shaped solid wood, lacquered doors, stone, solid surface and machined metals.
“Anything you can draw or design, we can make with 3DL. Designers need to know they have the flexibility to say, ‘This is what I want!,’ and we can figure out how to do it…at a lower cost, in terms of budget and sustainability, than most other options.”
Learn more at Riken-USA.com, and through our IDCEC-Approved CEU presentation.