Veneer Splicing Thread

Veneer splicing thread is a glass-fibre-based material used to bond veneer components together. Glue thread is widely used in the furniture industry because it produces a neat, high-quality wood facing on particle board, MDF and plywood. Thread for veneer splicing goes into the manufacture of:

• carcass and upholstered furniture;
• doors;
• ceiling and wall panels;
• decorative items.

Advantages of hot-melt splicing thread

Woodworking specialists point to the following strengths of veneer splicing thread:

1. Easy to use. The consumable works both with hand-held veneering machines and with automatic splicers.
2. Long service life. Because the heated thread flows, it covers a considerable surface area. The synthetic compound penetrates the structure of the wood fibres and holds them securely. The thread is resilient and keeps its properties as the humidity changes.
3. Environmental safety. The material contains no harmful substances, so it can be used to make furniture for residential and public spaces.

Glue thread for veneer splicing gives an even, barely visible joint with no build-up. Veneering with hot-melt thread improves the appearance of fronts and other products.

The Woodway Expert group of companies offers products from the German manufacturers Kuper and Schumann, trade and retail. Our managers will confirm the current price, delivery times across Ukraine and payment methods.

Hot-melt splicing thread: what is it?

Hot-melt splicing thread is a synthetic monofilament that softens under heat and bonds to the surface. The material is used to splice natural veneer. The leaves are joined with dedicated hand-held machines or with an electric splicer. The thread consists of glass fibre and adhesive; under heat the adhesive melts and bonds the veneer leaves together.

Among the main characteristics of the material, specialists single out:

• a sound joint;
• the wood figure is preserved and the joint between leaves is practically invisible;
• simple to use.

The Woodway Expert group of companies supplies veneer splicing thread made by the German companies Kuper and Schumann. The products of these two manufacturers are interchangeable and are considered the best solution for value for money.

Kuper hot-melt thread: features

Kuper veneer splicing thread is used in furniture making and in plywood production. Specialists advise against using the material in home-made or Chinese heaters and recommend professional equipment. A Kuper machine heats the thread correctly and gives high-quality veneering. The characteristic features of the glue thread are worth setting out:

1. Environmental safety. Kuper thread meets international environmental standards and releases no harmful substances when it melts. This harmless material can be worked with in enclosed rooms. Products made from particle board or MDF veneered with hot-melt thread are approved for use in residential and public spaces. Such furniture is chosen not only for offices and waiting rooms, but also for bedrooms and children’s rooms.
2. A sound, high-quality joint. Veneer splicing thread holds the sliced wood firmly to the board. The result is an even, practically invisible joint with no build-up. The material makes it possible to match the figure of the veneer face and give the surface an attractive finish.
3. Affordable cost of work. Kuper glue thread for veneering does not wear out the equipment and is used sparingly.

Thanks to its low melting point, KUPER 1220 thread, like the rest of the German brand’s range, can be used both with hand-held machines and with automatic splicers.

Schumann hot-melt thread: main characteristics

The patented glue thread for veneer splicing from Schumann is a monofilament made of glass fibre and adhesives. The low melting point of the material means the thread can be used for veneer splicing with hand-held or automatic power tools. Sifa 921 thread, for instance, is intended for air-heated machines, while Sifa 920 is for machines with an electric thread heater.

Using hot-melt thread: the stages of veneer splicing

Kuper and Schumann veneer splicing threads are interchangeable, so they require no special adjustment of the veneer splicing machine. Before veneering starts, the machine has to be loaded. The rest of the sequence comes down to the following steps:

1. Heating up the loaded machine.
2. Preparing the surfaces of the plywood, particle board, MDF and veneer (cleaning off dirt and dust).
3. Joining the leaves with clamps or by mechanical rolling on the machine. How the materials are pressed together depends on the type and the size of the leaves.
4. Cooling. For the glue thread to set, the temperature of the veneer surface has to be brought down. A special roller is normally used for this.

Veneer splicing thread from German manufacturers guarantees a quality facing on carcass furniture fronts, doors, decorative items, wall and ceiling panels and other products. This safe, easy-to-use consumable is available trade and retail. The Woodway Expert group of companies offers veneering threads on favourable terms. Our sales managers will confirm the current price, stock and payment methods when the order is placed.