There’s nothing worse than that sinking feeling after you’ve put hours into a project and taken every precaution to secure a delicate slab…but catastrophe still happens.
Historically, fragile materials like porcelain and sintered stone can easily break despite best efforts during handling and fabrication, costing thousands of dollars, hours of time, and frustrated clients.
What if there was a better way?
Protect Delicate Slabs with Safeboard™ FMA
Safeboard has engineered Foam Manufacturing Assist (FMA), a unique slab reinforcement panel, to help reduce risk and improve safety when handling, fabricating, installing, and transporting delicate slabs. Fabricators no longer have to fear breakage and failure even while taking every last safety measure – FMA helps fragile materials reach their full potential.
How Does FMA work?
FMA is a rigid, high-density foam panel applied to a slab prior to fabrication. It will stay permanently bonded to the slab, which can then be installed directly onto a counter sub-top.
For extra strength, FMA leverages Safeboard’s patented Wave Tech™ technology. With Wave Tech, panels interlock with carefully engineered wave-pattern edges. This creates a stronger joint than a straight line would, making the slab stronger and easier to manage.
FMA panels also come pre-applied with Safeboard Quick Stick adhesive, which seamlessly bonds in under 10 minutes. After you apply FMA to your slab and let it cure for 24 hours, your once fragile slab can be handled and fabricated just like any other stone.
Gain Peace of Mind & Install Without Worry
With FMA bonded to your slab, you can rest easy knowing that it is protected against typical breakage. The foam body has shock and vibration dampening properties that will help absorb major unplanned damage.
FMA also makes fragile slabs easier to transport. It is protective while being lightweight, making shipping and handling a breeze.
Overall, Safeboard FMA empowers fabricators to handle porcelain and other delicate materials faster and easier. Your clients will be happier, your teams will be safer, and you will save money by reducing time spent on costly mistakes and tedious precautionary measures.
Contact Safeboard here to learn more or place your order!