Saviola ABS Edgebanding for Wide-Edge and Thick-Panel Applications
This is the 65 mm wide matching ABS edgebanding in Rialto Hemlock (GSDS8), part of the Saviola collection from SALT International. At 65 mm wide and 1 mm thick on a 328-foot production roll, it is sized for thicker panels, stacked constructions, and wide-edge work where a narrower band would fall short of the panel face.
Key Features
- 65 mm width covers thick and stacked panel edges with overhang to trim flush on both faces.
- 1 mm ABS construction is chlorine-free, dimensionally stable, and compatible with automated edgebanding equipment.
- 328-foot production roll supplies a high-volume run without mid-job roll changes.
- Flash Finish surface matches the Rialto Hemlock decor in gloss and texture so face and edge read as one continuous surface.
- Color-matched to GSDS8 Rialto Hemlock Saviola panels for a seamless, factory-consistent appearance.
Where the 65 mm Width Earns Its Place
Most edgebanding jobs call for 23 mm or 43 mm. The 65 mm roll exists for the situations those widths cannot cover: double-thick panel constructions, laminated shelving built up to 50 mm or more, thick countertop-height cabinet stiles, and table aprons or bench components where a narrower band would leave the core exposed above or below the trim line. It also covers tops and bases on cabinet runs where multiple layers of substrate are visible at the edge, and anywhere a designer has specified a bold, solid-color edge as a detail in its own right. If the panel stack is deep enough that a 43 mm band would need multiple passes or an awkward seam, this roll is the straightforward answer.
Material and Finish
ABS is the preferred banding polymer for European decorative panel programs and for commercial specifications that exclude PVC. It is chlorine-free, which clears green-building and indoor-air requirements, and it holds color and gloss consistently enough to match a factory-pressed panel face at the edge. The Flash Finish on this roll is calibrated to the Rialto Hemlock decor: the gloss level and emboss align with the panel surface so the joint does not announce itself under direct or raking light. At 1 mm the band is stiff enough to apply cleanly on automated equipment and on portable hot-air machines, and it trims to a crisp line without tearing.
Who Orders This Roll
Cabinet shops running Saviola Rialto Hemlock panels through a production line keep this roll alongside the 23 mm for standard carcass work and reach for it when a job calls for a thick-panel detail or a built-up component. Commercial millwork fabricators specify it for reception counters, retail fixtures, and hospitality casework where panel stacks are engineered for mass and visual weight. A designer who has chosen Rialto Hemlock as the primary decor and wants the edge to disappear into the face rather than read as a separate element will call for this width specifically. The 328-foot roll length suits a shop that moves enough Rialto Hemlock to avoid short-roll waste rather than a one-off patch job.
Will this banding work on a standard automated edgebander?
Yes. At 1 mm thick and 65 mm wide, this roll feeds through most production edgebanders without adjustment beyond setting the correct band-width guide. Confirm your machine's maximum band width before loading, as a small number of entry-level machines are limited to 43 mm or narrower.
What panel thickness range does a 65 mm band cover?
The 65 mm width comfortably covers built-up assemblies from around 40 mm up to 58 mm and still leaves enough overhang on each face to trim flush. For a single 19 mm panel the 23 mm band is the right choice; save this roll for the thicker stacks and wide-edge details it is sized for.
Is there a short roll available in this width?
The 65 mm width in the Saviola collection ships as a 328-foot production roll only. Short rolls in this collection are available in the 43 mm and 23 mm widths. If a short run does not justify a full roll, the 328-foot length is still what the vendor supplies in this width.
How does ABS compare to PVC for this application?
ABS is chlorine-free, which satisfies specifications that restrict PVC, and it holds dimensional stability slightly better across temperature swings in a shop environment. For everyday production work the practical difference is small, but specifiers on LEED or green-building projects often require ABS by name.
The Right Edge for a Demanding Panel Detail
Wide-edge work and thick-panel construction are specific problems. This 65 mm Rialto Hemlock roll solves them cleanly, keeping the Saviola decor consistent from face to edge on every component in the run.
