A Modern, Non-Phenolic Alternative to Traditional Pickup Flatwork
HiBoard™ is a plant-fiber-based electrical insulation material designed for guitar and bass pickup flatwork.
It’s positioned as a non-phenolic alternative to paper-resin laminates commonly referred to as Forbon. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Plant-based cellulose feedstock
CNC + laser oriented
At-a-glance specs
(These are the same spec callouts currently on the page, just presented cleanly.) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Cleaner shop experience
Positioned to reduce the “phenolic laminate” dust/odor profile during cutting, sanding, CNC, and laser workflows. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Modern sustainability framing
Plant-based feedstock and non-thermoset positioning compared to phenol-formaldehyde thermoset laminates. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Drop-in for builders
Electrical insulation + structural substrate approach for flatwork, aligned with today’s fabrication methods. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
HiBoard vs Forbon — quick visual comparison
These bars are relative positioning visuals meant to communicate practical shop + lifecycle implications.
(We can replace with verified LCA values when you have them.)
Note: The page already states the bars are relative comparisons (not absolute values). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Material data & specs (consolidated)
One place for lot metadata, key measured results, and the full measured test table. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Inspection metadata
Key measured results
| Test item | Unit | Standard | Result | Conclusion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width | m | — | 1.488 | Pass |
| Thickness | mm | 2.0 ± 0.05 | 1.96 | Pass |
| Density | g/cm³ | ≥ 1.20 | 1.28 | Pass |
| Volume resistivity | Ω·cm | ≥ 108 | 9.9×108 | Pass |
| Breakdown voltage | kV/mm | ≥ 5.0 | 5.45 | Pass |
| Tensile strength (Longitudinal) | kN/m² | ≥ 5.5×104 | 7.9×104 | Pass |
| Tensile strength (Transverse) | kN/m² | ≥ 3.5×104 | 4.0×104 | Pass |
| Elongation (Longitudinal) | % | ≥ 10 | 11 | Pass |
| Elongation (Transverse) | % | ≥ 12 | 24 | Pass |
| Water absorption | % | ≤ 65 | 53 | Pass |
| Interlayer bond strength | N/m | ≥ 250 | 425 | Pass |
| Zinc chloride content | % | ≤ 0.20 | 0.2 | Pass |
| Moisture content | % | 8.5–10.5 | 9.98 | Pass |
These values match the “Material data & specs / Key measured results” block currently on the page and the test rows below it. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}