Graphic Board

NewEx® Graphic Board

NewEx® Graphic Board is manufactured from 100% news wastepaper. NewEx® is ideally suited for hardcover books, loose-leaf binders, game boards, puzzles, point-of-purchase displays and other graphic arts related products and is FSC certified. The low density of 3.1 – 3.2 provides a lighter product and higher yield count by weight compared to other available grades. With combined bending strengths in both directions of 1 ½: 1, smooth surfaces and the weight of NewEx® it make the ideal board for your requirements. Available in sheets and panels.

Specifications

• Caliper range: .017" to .145"
• Moisture: 7.00% Tolerance Plus or minus 0.7%
• Maximum 78" x 110"
• Minimum 16" x 22"
• Tolerance (untrimmed): plus or minus 1/8" on length, plus or minus 1/64” on width
• Untrimmed tolerance: Plus or minus 1/8"
• Trimmed Tolerance: Plus or minus 1/64"
• Squareness: Maximum deviation per side 1/32"
• Round Corners: Available Radii - 1/4, 5/16, 3/8 and 1/2 inch

ForTex® Specification Cover Board

ForTex® is manufactured from 100% recycled fiber and is a high-density cover board ranging from 4.2 to 4.8, which meets or exceeds all NASTA specifications for elementary and high school textbooks. In addition, it is FSC certified. The smooth surface of ForTex® reduces textured show through when laminated with specialty covers. ForTex® is the board of choice for any product requiring durability and the feel of excellence. Available in sheets and panels.

Specifications

• Caliper range: 0.017" to 0.145"
• Maximum 78" x 110"
• Minimum 16" x 22"
• Tolerance (untrimmed): plus or minus 1/8" on length, plus or minus 1/64" on width
• Squareness: Maximum deviation per side 1/32"
• Density Range: From 4.2 to 5.2 pounds per point of caliper
• Moisture, Absolute: 4 - 8%, plus or minus 0.5%
• Smoothness: Less 350 Sheffield Units