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FILM FACED PLYWOOD
Filmface Plywood
Film Face Plywood – water proof plywood
F/F – smooth/smooth
F/W – smooth/wiremesh
Definition
Film faced plywood is lightweight, resistant to corrosion attack and water, easily combined with other materials and easy to clean and cut. Treating the film faced plywood’s edges with waterproof paint makes it highly water-and wear-resistant. Due to its durability and easily handled surface it can be used in open environment in construction and building e.g. warehouses, railway wagons, floors and sidewalls of trucks etc. Coating the film faced plywood with high-quality import films ensures hardness and damage resistance. The surface of the film faced plywood is hygienic and resistant to strong detergents, which is important for farming constructions and storage of food products. It can be used in conditions of high temperature drop, influence of moisture, detergent cleaning and provides protection against termites.
We offer two types of film faced plywood. The first being birch film faced plywood which is very resistant to water, easy to clean and cut and one of the world’s best quality plywood’s.
The second is poplar film faced plywood. This plywood type is also easy to clean and cut and is softer and lighter material than birch film faced plywood.
Field Of Application
Due to its durability film faced plywood is widely used in construction and building and vehicle industry for making transport equipment containers, loading platforms, truck and trailer floors and wagons.
This material is also used for making furniture such as chairs, tables, sofas, beds etc.
Film faced plywood can also be used to build sliding doors, advertising boards, play ground equipments, floors for sports arenas, smooth concrete casts, scaffolding, hoardings and fencings, packing and in internal & external design and panelling.
Grade : F/F , F/W , W/W ,
Glue type : Phenol-formaldehyde (WBP), Melamine (Urea-melamine-formaldehyde)
Film Weight : 120 g/m² – 400 rotations according to Taber test (EN 438-2)
220 g/m² – 750 rotations according to Taber test (EN 438-2)Film Color : DBO – Dark Brown Opaque. Different colors and film weights are available on request.
Density : 680 – 700 kg/m³
Certification
· ISO 9000 Management System Certificate
· CARB (California Air Resources Board) сertification
· BFU-100
· EN-13986 CE-Mark
· Certificates of GOST conformance
· Certificates of origin GSP Form A
Birch Film faced plywood
wery high multi-use ability,
wery high resistance to water,
high quality surface of the concrete
easy to clean and cutChina film faced plywood
low price,
low weight,
low multi-use ability (about 3 times),
low quality surface of the concrete
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Nominal thickness, mm
6
9
12
15
18
21
24
27
30
35
40
Number of plies
5
7
9
11
13
15
17
19
21
25
29
Average actual
thickness, mm
6,4
9,2
12,0
14,9
17,7
20,5
23,4
26,5
29,4
35,0
38,7
Lower limit, mm
6,1
8,8
11,5
14,3
17,1
20,0
22,9
25,8
28,7
33,6
38,4
Upper limit, mm
6,9
9,5
12,5
15,3
18,1
20,9
23,7
26,8
29,9
35,4
41,2
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FILM-FACED PLYWOOD OR PHENOLIC PLYWOOD
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Film Faced Plywood
Film-faced birch plywood is high-quality plywood that is covered with treated resin paper which turns into a protective film during manufacture. This type of plywood is commonly used in construction and vehicle production since it is easy to mount and work with. It is easy to color, making it a popular choice for outdoor playground equipment and children’s furniture.
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Film Faced Plywood
Film-faced plywood (also known as phenolic plywood) is a special type of plywood with both sides coated with a wear-resistant, waterproof film. The film is meant to protect the wood from harsh environmental conditions and extend the service period of the plywood. Film-faced plywood is called phenolic plywood because both sides are soaked in phenolic resin to create a durable, water-resistant, smooth, and stable surface.
Thomes offers many different colors of phenolic plywood:
Industry standards
Dark Brown Phenolic
Black Phenolic
Thomes also offers special colors of phenolic plywood:
Light brown Phenolic
Green Phenolic
Yellow Phenolic
Marine Blue Phenolic
Two basic versions of film-faced plywood are available at Thomes: film/film (F/F) and film/wire (F/W). Some of the benefits of phenolic plywood available at Thomes are:
Edges are sealed for longevity
Relatively low price
Longer shelf life
Higher resistance to cracking
Suitable for logo printing
Ideal solution for transport and construction industries
TWO BASIC VERSIONS ARE AVAILABLE
Film/Film (F/F)
Film Face PlywoodThis version is smooth on both sides and can be produced in multiple colors. F/F was first developed as a concrete forming panel, which remains its principal use. However, it can be used in any application where moisture resistance, strength, and abrasion resistance are required.
FILM/WIRE (F/W)
Film Face Plywood
F/W wire mesh plywood has a wire mesh surface on one side and is smooth on the other. It has the same strength and moisture-resistant properties as F/F film-faced plywood with the extra benefit of non-slip capabilities
In both versions, the edges are factory sealed with an acrylic sealant to minimize moisture ingress. Phenolic-coated plywood is available in:
Light brown Phenolic (Grammature: 117g/m2)
Black Phenolic (Grammature: 120 g/m2)
Yellow Phenolic (Grammature: 167 g/m2)
Green Phenolic (Grammature: 120 g/m2)
HEXA DESIGN PHENOLIC FILM
The Hexa option is an excellent choice for decorative flooring due to the hexagonal pattern. Both sides of the plywood are coated with a high-density paper film that is saturated with a phenol-formaldehyde resin for maximum anti-slip prevention. It can be coated in grey or brown film and is often used in the transportation industry as flooring due to its extreme slip- and wear-resistant properties. Common applications include:
Loading platforms
Trailers
Vans
Stages, stands, terraces
Scaffolding
Playground and sports facilities
APPLICATIONS OF FILM-FACED OR PHENOLIC PLYWOOD
DOMESTIC APPLICATIONS
Phenolic-coated plywood is used to make furniture such as chairs, tables, beds, and sofas. Film-faced plywood is water-resistant and will not warp or experience mechanical stress during the manufacturing process. Compared to normal plywood, film-faced plywood has more wear-resistant surfaces and is durable, making it ideal for use in constructing high-quality furniture.
These properties also make it a popular choice for constructing children’s toys.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
Phenolic-coated plywood is used in the transportation industry for bus and truck flooring. According to the types of face/back, phenolic plywood can be divided into smooth and anti-slip film-faced plywood. Anti-slip phenolic plywood is used to create flooring materials for trucks, vehicles, and other platforms.
Another use is to make shuttering boxes. Due to the water-resistance of film-faced plywood, it is recommended for shuttering boxes because they are used to contain wet concrete during the drying process.
MAKE THOMES LTD. YOUR BALTIC BIRCH PLYWOOD SUPPLIER
Thomes is one of the largest North American importers and suppliers of Baltic Birch plywood. Our high-quality, attractive plywood is sourced from trusted producers that utilize conventional press technologies coupled with innovative coatings, allowing us to provide durable products. We strive to be more than just a wholesale supplier and instead provide unique product solutions. We find you the best option to solve your production requirements. Contact us today and let our team help you find the best phenolic plywood option for your operation.
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CATALOG OF FILM FACED
PLYWOOD GRADES*
standard limitations in regard to film faced plywood
processing faults and defects, in accordance with Corporate Standard
STO 00255177-002-2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 2. Description of the defects
- Coverage of wood grain structure, sound knots, inserts (page 17)
- Delamination, tearing, absence, shedding of the film (page 18)
- Temperature stains (page 19)
- Overlaying (folds) of film (page 20)
- Sticking of pieces of film (page 21)
6a. Burnt film (burnout) due to defects of the outer layer: cracks, damages, knot-holes (page 22)
6b. Burnt film (burnout) due to defects of the outer layer: non-smooth scuffleness (page 23)
6c. Burnt film (burnout) due to defects of the outer layer: stripes and stains from grinding (page 24)
7a. Traces of defects of the inner layer: knot-holes, openings (page 25)
7b. Traces of defects of the inner layer: open joint, cracks (page 26) - Trace of built-up or spliced veneer (page 27)
- Stripes and stains from press plates (page 28)
- Stripes and stains from film (page 29)
- Local plywood blisters (page 30)
- Veneer parts inserted glued in outer layer (page 31)
- Marks from the press plates (page 32)
- Dents (page 33)
- Scratches (page 34)
- Defects of cutting, chips on edges (page 35)
- Down flows (page 36)
- Lack of veneer sheet (page 37)
- Local delamination in inner plywood layers (hidden bubble) (page 38)
- Warping (page 39)
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Part 1. Description of grades
Grade I (allowable defects) (page 4)
Grade I (not allowable defects) (page 7)
Grade II (allowable defects) (page 9)
Grade II (not allowable defects) (page 12)
Grade III (allowable defects) (page13)
3
DESCRIPTION
OF GRADES
Part 1
4
Defects of cutting, chips on edges GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed with length not more than 3 mm provided that it is coated with moisture-protective paint
Delamination, tearing, absence, shedding of the film GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed on one edge not more than 3 mm provided that it is coated with moisture-protective paint
Dents GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed with diameter of up to 6 mm in the quantity of not more than 1 pc./m2 providing strong gluing of the film
Down flows GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowable width is not more than 5 mm
Marks from the press plates GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed not more than 5% of the plywood sheet area
GRADE I/ALLOWABLE DEFECTS
Coverage of wood grain structure, sound knots, inserts GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
5
GRADE I/ALLOWABLE DEFECTS
Sticking of pieces of film GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed with the size not exceeding 30х30 mm or 10х100 mm in the quantity of 1 pc./m2
Stripes and stains from film GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed not more than 15% of the plywood sheet area
Stripes and stains from press plates GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Traces of defects of the inner layer: knot-holes, openings GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed with the size not exceeding 25х25 mm in the quantity not more than 1 pc./m2
Trace of built-up or spliced veneer GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed without damaging the laminated coating
Overlaying (folds) of film GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed with length not exceeding 500 mm and width not more than 10 mm in the quantity 1 pc./m2
6
GRADE I/ALLOWABLE DEFECTS
Warping GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
In the plywood with thickness of up to 6.5 mm inclusive it is not taken into account, in the plywood with thickness of over
6.5 mm it is allowed with the deflection of not more than 15 mm per 1 m of the length of the diagonal of a plywood sheet
Traces of defects of the inner layer: open joint, cracks GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed with width not more than 5 mm and length not exceeding 300 mm in the quantity not more than 1 pc./running meter
7
GRADE I/NOT ALLOWABLE DEFECTS
Burnt film (burnout) due to defects of the outer layer:
cracks, damages, knot-holes
GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Burnt film (burnout) due to defects of the outer layer:
non-smooth scuffleness
GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Burnt film (burnout) due to defects of the outer layer:
stripes and stains from grinding
GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Local delamination in inner plywood layers (hidden bubble) GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Lack of veneer sheet GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Local plywood blisters GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Scratches GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
8
GRADE I/NOT ALLOWABLE DEFECTS
Temperature stains GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Veneer parts inserted glued in outer layer GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
9
GRADE II/ALLOWABLE DEFECTS
Burnt film (burnout) due to defects of the outer layer:
cracks, damages, knot-holes
GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Burnt film (burnout) due to defects of the outer layer:
non-smooth scuffleness
GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Burnt film (burnout) due to defects of the outer layer:
stripes and stains from grinding
GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed not more than 25% of the plywood sheet area
Coverage of wood grain structure, sound knots, inserts GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Defects of cutting, chips on edges GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed with length not more than 10 mm provided that it is coated with moisture-protective paint
Delamination, tearing, absence, shedding of the film GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed not more than 2% of the plywood sheet area provided that it is coated with moisture-protective
10
GRADE II/ALLOWABLE DEFECTS
Down flows GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Lack of veneer sheet GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed on one edge with width not exceeding 5 mm
Sticking of pieces of film GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Overlaying (folds) of film GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Marks from the press plates GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Local plywood blisters GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed with diameter not exceeding 100 mm in the quantity of not more than 1 pc./m2
Scratches GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed without damaging the laminated coating
Dents GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed with depth not exceeding 0.5 mm without damage to the coating
11
GRADE II/ALLOWABLE DEFECTS
Stripes and stains from press plates GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Temperature stains GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
allowed without damaging the laminated coating
Traces of defects of the inner layer: open joint, cracks GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Traces of defects of the inner layer: knot-holes, openings GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Trace of built-up or spliced veneer GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Veneer parts inserted glued in outer layer GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Stripes and stains from film GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Warping GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
in the plywood with thickness of up to 6.5 mm inclusive it is not taken into account, in the plywood with thickness of over
6.5 mm it is allowed with the deflection of not more than 15 mm per 1 m of the length of the diagonal of a plywood sheet
12
Local delamination in inner plywood layers (hidden bubble) GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
GRADE II/NOT ALLOWABLE DEFECTS
13
GRADE III/ALLOWABLE DEFECTS
Burnt film (burnout) due to defects of the outer layer:
cracks, damages, knot-holes
GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Burnt film (burnout) due to defects of the outer layer:
non-smooth scuffleness
GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Burnt film (burnout) due to defects of the outer layer:
stripes and stains from grinding
GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Coverage of wood grain structure, sound knots, inserts GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Defects of cutting, chips on edges GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Delamination, tearing, absence, shedding of the film GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Dents GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Down flows GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
14
GRADE III/ALLOWABLE DEFECTS
Lack of veneer sheet GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Local delamination in inner plywood layers (hidden bubble) GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Local plywood blisters GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Marks from the press plates GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Overlaying (folds) of film GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Scratches GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Sticking of pieces of film GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Stripes and stains from film GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Stripes and stains from press plates GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
15
GRADE III/ALLOWABLE DEFECTS
Temperature stains GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Trace of built-up or spliced veneer GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Traces of defects of the inner layer: knot-holes, openings GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Traces of defects of the inner layer: open joint, cracks GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Veneer parts inserted glued in outer layer GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Warping GO TO DEFECT DESCRIPTION
in the plywood with thickness of up to 6.5 mm inclusive it is not taken into account, in the plywood with thickness of over
6.5 mm it is allowed with the deflection of not more than 15 mm per 1 m of the length of the diagonal of a plywood sheet
DESCRIPTION
OF THE DEFECTS
Part 2
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Grades I, II, III
allowed
17 - COVERAGE OF WOOD GRAIN STRUCTURE,
SOUND KNOTS, INSERTS
Coverage of wood grain structure and timber faults are the outlines of sound knots, veneer grain structure and inserts
on the surface of film faced birch plywood.
it is a defect that defines the plywood grade
Coverage of knot structure Coverage of insert structure
Coverage of wood
structure after grinding
Grade I
allowed on one edge not more than 3 mm
provided that it is coated
with moisture-protective paint
Grade II
allowed not more than 2% of the plywood
sheet area provided that it is coated
with moisture-protective
Grade III
allowed
18 - DELAMINATION, TEARING, ABSENCE, SHEDDING OF THE FILM
Absence of film is the areas of film faced birch plywood that are not coated with the film.
in the absence of film the measurements are taken only along plywood edge, width of the defective area
is measured, otherwise width and length of the area not coated with film are measured and defined
as the ratio between the total area of the damaged sections and the total area of a plywood sheet (expressed
as a percentage)
Absence of film Film tearing Absence of film
Grade I
not allowed
Grade II
allowed without damaging
the laminated coating
Grade III
allowed
19 - TEMPERATURE STAINS
Stains on the surface are the film color changes (damaging the coating or/and not) due to premature hardening
of the film without pressure.
it is a defect that defines the plywood grade
Temperature stains with integrity
damage of laminated coating
Temperature stains without integrity
damage of laminated coating
Grade I
allowed with length not exceeding 500 mm
and width not more than 10 mm
in the quantity 1 pc./m2
Grades II, III
allowed
20 - OVERLAYING (FOLDS) OF FILM
Overlaying of film is a local thickening caused by overlap of the film on the surface of plywood.
Overlaying of film Folds of film Folds of film
length and width are measured, expressed in mm
Grade I
allowed with the size not exceeding
30х30 mm or 10х100 mm
in the quantity of 1 pc./m2
Grades II, III
allowed
21 - STICKING OF PIECES OF FILM
Sticking of pieces of film is the defect characterized by film pieces sticking to the plywood outer surface
in the process of laminating.
length and width are measured, expressed in mm
Sticking of film
22
6а. BURNT FILM (BURNOUT) DUE TO DEFECTS OF THE OUTER LAYER:
CRACKS, DAMAGES, KNOT-HOLES
Burnt film (burnout) is the violation of the integrity of the film due to the outer layer defects (knots, holes, cracks, etc.).
length and width are measured, expressed in mm
Grade I
not allowed
Grades II, III
allowed
Burnout due to a defect
of the outer layer (knot-hole)
Burnout due to a defect
of the outer layer (dent)
Burnout caused
by “soldering iron”
Burnout due to a defect
of the outer layer (an insert fallen out)
Burnout due to a defect of the outer
layer (damage to the plywood)
23
6b. BURNT FILM (BURNOUT) DUE TO DEFECTS OF THE OUTER LAYER:
NON-SMOOTH SCUFFLENESS
Burnt film (burnout) is the violation of the integrity of the film in hollows on the surface resultant from local removal
of wood when processing.
Grade I
not allowed
Grades II, III
allowed
The length and width of the sections affected by non-smooth scuffleness are measured, expressed as a percentage
of the plywood sheet area.
24
6c. BURNT FILM (BURNOUT) DUE TO DEFECTS OF THE OUTER LAYER:
STRIPES AND STAINS FROM GRINDING
Stripes from grinding are violations of the integrity of the film due to uneven plywood thickness.
Grade I
not allowed
Grade II
allowed not more than 25%
of the plywood sheet area
Grades II, III
allowed
length and width are measured, defined as the ratio between the total area of the damaged sections
and the total area of a plywood sheet (expressed as a percentage)
Burnout due to a defect
of the outer layer (stain from grinding)
Burnout due to a defect
of the outer layer (stain from grinding)
Burnout due to a defect
of the outer layer (stripe from grinding)
25
7a. TRACES OF DEFECTS OF THE INNER LAYER:
KNOT-HOLES, OPENINGS
Traces of defects of the inner layer are the violations of the integrity of the film due to the inner layer defects (knots, openings, etc.).
length and width are measured, expressed in mm
Grade I
allowed with the size not exceeding
25х25 mm in the quantity
not more than 1 pc./m2
Grades II, III
allowed
Burnout due to a defect of the inner layer (knot-hole)
26
7b. TRACES OF DEFECTS OF THE INNER LAYER:
OPEN JOINT, CRACKS
Traces of defects of the inner layer are the violations of the integrity of the film due to the inner layer defects
(open joint, cracks, etc.).
length and width are measured, expressed in mm
Grade I
allowed with width not more than 5 mm
and length not exceeding 300 mm
in the quantity not more than 1 pc./running meter
Grades II, III
allowed
Burnout due to a defect of the inner layer (cracks, open joint)
27 - TRACE OF BUILT-UP OR SPLICED VENEER
Grade I
allowed without damaging
the laminated coating
Grades II, III
allowed
Trace of built-up or spliced veneer is the imprint on the surface of film faced plywood that was formed due to using built-up
or spliced veneer.
width is measured, expressed in mm
Trace of built-up veneer Trace of spliced veneer
28 - STRIPES AND STAINS FROM PRESS PLATES
Strips of plates press are stripes and stains on the surface of film faced plywood due to accumulation of dirt on the press plates.
length and width are measured, defined as the ratio between the total area of the sections with dirty marks
and the total area of a plywood sheet (expressed as a percentage)
Grades I, II, III
allowed
29 - STRIPES AND STAINS FROM FILM
Stripes and spots from the film are the film faced plywood surface sections of a non-standard color due to emission
of volatile substances of the film during pressing.
length and width are measured, defined as the ratio between the total area of the sections of a non-standard
color and the total area of a plywood sheet (expressed as a percentage)
Grade I
allowed not more than
15% of the plywood sheet area
Grades II, III
allowed
30 - LOCAL PLYWOOD BLISTERS
Local plywood blisters on the surface of the plywood are partial delamination of the film from the surface of plywood.
length and width are measured, expressed in mm
Grade I
not allowed
Grade II
allowed with diameter not exceeding
100 mm in the quantity of not more
than 1 pc./m2
Grade III
allowed
31 - VENEER PARTS INSERTED GLUED IN OUTER LAYER
Veneer parts inserted glued in outer layer are the veneer parts inserted glued in the outer layer of plywood
before lamination.
their presence is a characteristic that defines the plywood grade
Grade I
not allowed
Grades II, III
allowed
32 - MARKS FROM THE PRESS PLATES
Marks from the press plates are the local bulges on the surface of plywood formed due to defects on the lamination
press plates.
length and width are measured, defined as the ratio between the total area of the damaged sections
and the total area of a plywood sheet (expressed as a percentage)
Grade I
allowed not more than 5%
of the plywood sheet area
Grades II, III
allowed
33 - DENTS
Dent is a local indentation of the outer layer without damage to the laminated coating.
dent depth is measured
Grade I
Allowed with diameter of up to 6 mm
in the quantity of not more than 1 pc./m2
providing strong gluing of the film
Grade II
Allowed with depth not exceeding 0.5 mm
without damage to the coating
Grade III
allowed
Dent (made by conveyor chains) Dent (from rollers) Dent
34 - SCRATCHES
Scratches are the damage to the laminated coating of plywood made with a sharp object in a form of a long narrow hollow
or local denting of the outer layer damaging the laminated coating.
their presence is a characteristic that defines the plywood grade
Grade I
not allowed
Grade II
allowed without damaging
the laminated coating
Grade III
allowed
Scratch damaging the laminated coating Scratch damaging the laminated coating
35 - DEFECTS OF CUTTING, CHIPS ON EDGES
Defects of cutting and chips on edges constitute the defect characterized by the absence of the laminated coating
on the edges of a plywood sheet.
length of the defect is measured
Grade I
allowed with length not more
than 3 mm provided that it is coated
with moisture-protective paint
Grade II
allowed with length not more
than 10 mm provided that it is coated
with moisture-protective paint
Grade III
allowed
Chips up to 3 mm Chips up to 10 mm
36 - DOWN FLOWS
Paint down flows constitute the defect characterized by the paint getting on the surface of a plywood sheet.
width is measured
Grade I
allowable width
is not more than 5 mm
Grades II, III
allowed
37 - LACK OF VENEER SHEET
Lack of veneer sheet is the defect characterized by the absence of some part of the inner layer veneer except for knots and splits
on the sawed ends.
depth is measured
Grade I
not allowed
Grade II
allowed on one edge
with width not exceeding 5 mm
Grade III
allowed
38 - LOCAL DELAMINATION IN INNER PLYWOOD LAYERS
(HIDDEN BUBBLE)
Delamination is splitting of two adjacent veneer layers along glue layer.
it is a defect that defines the plywood grade
Grades I, II
not allowed
Grade III
allowed
Delamination Bubble
39 - WARPING
Warping is plywood panel surface twisting.
It is measured by laying a ruler diagonally on a panel placed on a flat surface and measuring
the maximum deflection
Grades I, II, III
In the plywood with thickness of up to 6.5 mm inclusive it is not taken into account, in the plywood with thickness of over
6.5 mm it is allowed with the deflection of not more than 15 mm per 1 m of the length of the diagonal of a plywood sheet
Deflection
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Specification according to TU 5512-002-44769167-98
Dimensions, mm 2500 х 1250, 1250 x 2500, 1500×3000.
Thickness, mm 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30.
Tolerance on length (width) +/- 2mm
Grade of face veneer 1, 1/2, 2
Number of plies from 5 up to 21 depending on thickness
Surface color in assortment
Edges processing by waterproof acrylic paint
Basis birch plywood
Formaldehyde emission class E1 (up to 8 mg per 100g of bone dry plywood)
Water resistance WBP mark
Moisture content, max 5-12 %
Ultimate shearing strength not less 1.5 MPa (birch base), not less 1.0 MPa (KOMBI base)
Ultimate tensile strength not less 40 MPa
Ultimate creasing strength not less 60 MPa
Certification DIN 68705-3, EN 13986, EN 636-3, Russian hygienic certificate (WBP only), Russian standard GOST
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