SM'art ABS Edgebanding For Wide-Panel and Thick-Stock Applications
This is the 65 mm wide roll from SALT International's SM'art ABS edgebanding program, supplied in color SMM023 Epic with a Manhattan finish. At the widest width in the collection, it is the right choice when banding a thicker panel or when a generous trim allowance is part of the workflow. One 328-foot roll covers a substantial run of cut edges in a single color.
Key Features
- 65 mm width delivers the widest profile in the SM'art edgebanding range, giving more trim stock on both faces after application.
- 1 mm ABS construction is chlorine-free, making it compatible with specifications that exclude PVC.
- 328-foot roll supplies a full production run without splicing between rolls.
- Manhattan finish matches the same surface character used on SM'art decorative panels in the Epic color program.
- SMM023 Epic color is a stocked SM'art color, available for normal order fulfillment.
Where the 65 mm Width Earns Its Place
Most edgebanding work on 19 mm panels uses a narrower strip, but the 65 mm roll solves two specific problems. First, when a shop is banding thicker substrates — stacked shelving, reinforced box ends, or laminated countertop noses — the wider band provides enough overhang to trim flush cleanly on both faces without risking a short pull. Second, some shops prefer a wider band as a handling buffer when running a high-volume edgebander at speed, accepting a bit more trim waste in exchange for fewer stops to re-align. The 328-foot roll length keeps that volume run fed without a mid-job changeover.
Material and Finish
ABS polymer is the standard banding material in European decorative panel programs, and it is specified here rather than PVC because it is chlorine-free. That matters wherever a project specification or a customer's own material policy rules PVC out. The 1 mm thickness sits at the practical standard for cabinetry edgebanding: thick enough to take a clean scrape and profile pass, thin enough to disappear on a square edge. The Manhattan finish and Epic color are produced to coordinate directly with SM'art panel faces in the same decor, so the edge reads as continuous with the face rather than as a separate component.
Who Orders This Roll
Cabinet shops running SM'art panels in the Epic color are the core buyer here. If the cut list includes thick components — furniture-grade tops, heavy box ends, or laminated shelving — the 65 mm width handles them without switching rolls. The roll also suits shops that stock one wide-format banding per color and trim to fit across multiple thicknesses, keeping the color-matching inventory lean. Designers and contractors specifying SM'art panels for a commercial project can call out the SMM023 part number alongside the panel to ensure the edge treatment is covered in the original order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this banding compatible with a standard automatic edgebander?
Yes. A 1 mm ABS roll feeds through automatic edgebanders the same way PVC banding does. Confirm your machine's glue-pot temperature range is suitable for ABS adhesion — most modern edgebanders accommodate both polymers, but older machines calibrated specifically for PVC may need a temperature adjustment.
Does the 65 mm width come in a shorter roll option?
The 65 mm width is available in the 328-foot production roll only. The short 54-foot roll is offered in the narrower widths in the SM'art collection, not in the 65 mm format.
What panel thickness does 65 mm banding suit?
The 65 mm width trims flush on panels up to roughly 25 mm and leaves enough overhang for a comfortable A/A trim pass on standard 19 mm stock. It is especially practical on laminated or doubled-up components where a narrower band would land short on one face.
Will this edge match the SM'art Epic panel exactly?
The SMM023 banding is produced to match SM'art decorative panels in the Epic color program. As with any banding program, the closest result comes from ordering the panel and banding from the same production batch. If an exact match is critical, request a physical sample alongside the panel before committing a large run.
Why choose ABS over PVC for this application?
ABS is chlorine-free, which clears it for projects where the specification, the end user's environmental policy, or a green building program excludes PVC-containing materials. Performance on the edgebander and durability in service are comparable between the two for standard cabinet work.
One Roll, One Color, One Less Variable on the Job
Matching the edge to the face is a small detail that shows on every finished cabinet. Ordering the SMM023 Epic banding in the same run as the panel keeps that detail handled before the first sheet hits the saw.
