NATEC is a modern hybrid of oxidative drying natural oils and UV-curing binders. It combines the strengths of two variants: The immediate UV hardening with the deep protection and appearance of a natural oil. That makes NATEC an efficient surface protection for UV-rolling mills in the parquet, door and furniture industry.
DUALcure: "OLI-NATURA NATEC" is an innovative and VOC-free hybrid system which combines two drying mechanisms: the immediate UV hardening and oxidative drying, in which an interlinking with atmospheric oxygen takes place. Thanks to the DUALcure technology, the surface durability which UV oil provides is supplemented by the in-depth protection of a natural oil. The material therefore hardens even in shaded areas or inside the wood, where no UV rays can penetrate. This results in an excellent level of chemical resistance.
Looks just like a natural oiled surface: "OLI-NATURA NATEC" can be processed on all standard UV production lines, vacuum-packed to avoid marking, stacked into batches and packed directly. In terms of their look and feel the surfaces appear as if naturally oiled: silky-soft to the touch and with the popular matt surface (4-6 units/60 °). In addition, wood surfaces finished with "OLI NATURA NATEC" are breathable and extremely easy to maintain and repair. Carefully matched colour concentrates permit a variety of colour finishes.
„OLI-NATURA NATEC“ can be used on all common UV coating rolling mills. Belt speeds of up to 20 m/minute are feasible in this case. Usually approx. 13-15 g/m² of „OLI-NATURA NATEC“ is applied in a single application using rubber rolls with 40-50 ° ShA . Ideally, the application is followed by a brush unit for optimal wetting of the chamfer and in particular of structured wood. Afterwards the UV hardening is done with one to three mercury-endowed lamps at 80 w/cm², depending on belt speed. The surfaces can be stacked in batches vacuum-packed to avoid pressure marks.