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Gator-Ply 306-04 backer is a specialty engineered man-made wood fiber veneer sheet designed as a balancing medium in three-ply and five-ply panel construction. The .026 inch plus or minus .004 inch thickness gives a predictable profile that helps you plan layups and sanding passes on jobs where you need consistent overall panel thickness. The black color helps distinguish the back side of panels during fabrication, which streamlines orientation when running parts through presses and saws. The sheet size of 61 x 97 inches supports full-size panel work, so larger case parts or tall doors can be laid up without joint lines in the backer field. The low formaldehyde construction supports shop environments where controlling airborne emissions from surfacing materials matters while still delivering a practical backer solution.
This Gator-Ply backer is used as a balancing medium in both three-ply and five-ply panel construction, so it fits neatly into standard hot or cold press build-ups where you need a consistent back to offset the face material. Recommended use with .030 HPL ties the backer thickness to a common high-pressure laminate face, supporting panel designs that aim to reduce warping from unbalanced construction. Recommended use with .050 HPL gives flexibility when heavier laminates are specified, so a familiar backer material can still be used in the stack. Recommended use with straight grain wood veneer and fancy face veneer means this sheet supports veneer-faced work where a consistent back side helps limit panel movement. Recommended use in 3-ply construction using hot or cold press methods aligns this backer with common shop equipment and adhesive systems.
Gator-Ply backers are used as a balancing medium in three-ply and five-ply panel construction, so they sit opposite the decorative face and help equalize stresses through the core. Recommended use with .030 HPL means this backer pairs well when you laminate a typical high-pressure laminate thickness on the face side, supporting stable cabinet sides, counters, or partitions. Recommended use with .050 HPL extends that same balancing function to heavier laminates, which is useful when thicker decorative faces are specified in commercial interiors. Recommended use with straight grain wood veneer shows that the backer is suitable behind more basic veneer layouts, so casework or panel runs with simple grain patterns can stay flatter over time. Recommended use with fancy face veneer and reconstituted wood veneer places this material in projects where the face veneers are more sensitive or patterned, helping those higher-value faces benefit from a controlled, stable back side.
Gator-Ply backers are low formaldehyde specialty engineered man-made wood fiber veneers impregnated with a proprietary resin system, so the sheet is designed to deliver consistent behavior in a press cycle while limiting formaldehyde content compared with many conventional options. This engineered construction supports predictable response to hot or cold press conditions, helping reduce panel spring-back or surprise movement during trimming. Gator-Ply Green Gator-Backer is described as an economic alternative to conventional wood veneers and high-pressure laminates, so shops can use it as a cost-conscious balancing layer instead of more expensive face-grade materials. The controlled .026 inch plus or minus .004 inch thickness contributes to reliable overall panel thickness when combined with the core and face, which helps downstream fitting of doors, partitions, and cabinet components. In 3-ply construction hot or cold press applications, this backer fits standard workflows, allowing fabricators to maintain established press cycles while benefiting from the engineered backer design.
The Gator-Ply 306-04 backer is used as a balancing medium in three-ply and five-ply panel construction, helping keep laminate- or veneer-faced panels more stable in service.
The Gator-Ply backer has a .026 inch plus or minus .004 inch thickness, giving a controlled caliper that supports balanced construction with recommended face materials.
This Gator-Ply backer is recommended for use with .030 HPL, .050 HPL, straight grain wood veneer, fancy face veneer, and reconstituted wood veneer in panel construction.
This Gator-Ply backer is recommended for use in 3-ply construction using hot or cold press methods, fitting common shop panel layup workflows.
Gator-Ply backers are described as low formaldehyde, meaning the specialty engineered wood fiber veneer and proprietary resin system are designed with reduced formaldehyde content.
This black Gator-Ply backer sheet measures 61 x 97 inches, supporting full-size panel layouts without seams across common cabinet and millwork components.
The Gator-Ply 306-04 backer brings a low formaldehyde, specialty engineered wood fiber veneer solution to three-ply and five-ply panel construction where balanced build-up is critical. Its .026 inch plus or minus .004 inch thickness and 61 x 97 inch format support full-size panels with predictable overall thickness once laminated with .030 HPL, .050 HPL, or wood veneers. By using a backer specifically recommended for high-pressure laminates and a range of veneer faces, fabricators can build panels that better resist stress from unbalanced construction. For projects calling for black-backed, engineered backers from 3 A Composites, this sheet aligns panel performance with practical shop workflows.
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