NORTHER SHEER VENEER FAQ

General Information about Northern Sheer Veneer

Ø Maximum width we can produce Sheer Veneer 56 inches.

Ø Multiples rolls can be sliced together and splices flagged. Call to discuss requirements. Rolls up to 2500 lineal feet.

Ø We can ship rolls of Sheer Veneer on 6” cores.

Ø We can apply a leader and or tail to your rolled material.

Ø We can offer custom sheeted product. Most constructions have inventories based on specific sizes.

Ø Rolls are shipped in sturdy stapled corrugated cartons. All rolls are suspended and wrapped with film.

Ø Sheets are packaged on skids cut to size with top and bottom boards, film wrapped and banded in two directions.

Ø Sheeting tolerance for production orders is 1/16^th unless otherwise specified. Samples for review or design use may have greater tolerance.

Ø Sheer Veneer has its original lignin content and is not an acid free paper. It may darken over time when exposed to light.

Facts & Questions

What types of printing can be used with the veneer? Although we are not a printing company our customers are very successful printing using Flexo, Offset, Silk, Digital with hard or fast drying inks.
What types of laminating do we do? Currently we are limited to heat activated lamination. Adhesives are water based and activate at 165 degrees with a high point tolerance of 265 degrees.
Does the grain effect ink coverage? How? We have not been informed of any negative regarding ink spreading or color adhesion.
What types of material can the wood be mounted to? We offer the following: 18, 15 and 12 point paper board with veneer on one side. 12 point paper board with veneer on both sides. 7 point craft paper and 1 mil poly with veneer on one side. (Poly) is only available in rolls while all other offering are available in rolls or sheets. Birch (lighter) or Cherry (Darker).
Can the product be die cut? Yes or Laser.
What is the thickest substrate that the wood can be mounted to? Currently the thickest substrate we mount to is 18 point paper board. The veneer is cut at .008 and then laminated to the 18 point board to support the veneer. Our customers then mount the product to another substrate at any thickness.
Will the wood to board stock handle a router? We have no experience with this but my guess is most likely not. The veneer is only .oo8 thickened even abrasive sanding goes right through the wood. It is very easy to score cut or laser for corners such as folding a carton.
Can the wood be mounted to styrene? Yes (Custom Order)
What would be the average lead time? Depending on the volume of course, but we try to turn all orders in 7 to 14 days.
What about samples and set up stock for printing? We encourage sampling and provide these at no charge with exception to shipping and handling fees in limited quantities.