Okoumé/Poplar Plywood
Multilayer wood panel with poplar core and okoumé surface.
Plywood featuring a poplar core and an okoumé surface combines the best attributes of both woods, making it a highly sought-after material in various applications. This innovative construction leverages the lightweight and stable characteristics of poplar with the aesthetic appeal and durability of okoume, creating a product that excels in both performance and appearance.
The poplar’s mechanical properties offer excellent stability and elasticity, ensuring that the plywood maintains its shape and strength under varying conditions. Additionally, poplar’s lower density contributes to reduced weight, making the plywood easier to handle and process.
On the other hand, the okoumé surface enhances the plywood’s visual appeal with its warm reddish-brown tones and fine grain. This high-quality veneer is not only attractive but also exhibits excellent resistance to moisture and warping, making it ideal for applications in environments with fluctuating humidity levels. The okoumé layer adds a level of durability that is particularly beneficial in marine and outdoor settings, where exposure to the elements is a concern.
The combination of a poplar core and okoumé surface allows for a versatile plywood product that is well-suited for a range of uses, including furniture, cabinetry, interior design, and even boat construction.
This plywood offers an ideal blend of lightweight strength, aesthetic appeal, and durability, making it a popular choice for both functional and decorative applications across various industries.
Our panels are mainly employed in ship-building, furnishing, and diy projects and are produced in accordance with current regulations.
Grading according to the surface appearance/defect system
Superior
Formaldehyde release
E1, CARB 2, NAUF
Gluing classification
Class 1, Class 2 (314-2)
Sizes
250 x 122, 310 x 153
Thicknesses
from 3 to 40 mm (EN 315)
Dimensional tolerance
Length and width: +/- 3,5 mm. Thickness: +(0,2+0,03t); -(0,4+0,03t). Squaring: 1mm/m (EN 315)
Density
420 kg/m^3 +/- 10% (EN 323)
Thermal conductivity
0,12 W/m K (EN 12664)
Residual moisture
8/12% (EN 322)
Reaction to fire
D-s2,d0 - Dfl-s1 (if thickness > 9mm) (EN 13501-1)
| Characteristics | Norm | Unit of measure | Thickness – layers | Certification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longitudinal bending resistance | UNI EN310 | N/mm2 | 8/5 | 10/5 | 12/7 | 15/7 | 18/9 | 25/11 | EN 310 |
| 30 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 29 | ||||
| Transversal bending resistance | UNI EN310 | N/mm2 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 29 | |
| Modulus of elasticity in longitudinal bending | UNI EN310 | N/mm2 | 3600 | 3500 | 3200 | 3000 | 2900 | 3300 | |
| Modulus of elasticity in transversal bending | UNI EN310 | N/mm2 | 3200 | 3100 | 3300 | 3800 | 3700 | 3200 | |
Description
Multilayer wood panel with poplar core and okoumé surface.
Plywood featuring a poplar core and an okoumé surface combines the best attributes of both woods, making it a highly sought-after material in various applications. This innovative construction leverages the lightweight and stable characteristics of poplar with the aesthetic appeal and durability of okoume, creating a product that excels in both performance and appearance.
The poplar’s mechanical properties offer excellent stability and elasticity, ensuring that the plywood maintains its shape and strength under varying conditions. Additionally, poplar’s lower density contributes to reduced weight, making the plywood easier to handle and process.
On the other hand, the okoumé surface enhances the plywood’s visual appeal with its warm reddish-brown tones and fine grain. This high-quality veneer is not only attractive but also exhibits excellent resistance to moisture and warping, making it ideal for applications in environments with fluctuating humidity levels. The okoumé layer adds a level of durability that is particularly beneficial in marine and outdoor settings, where exposure to the elements is a concern.
The combination of a poplar core and okoumé surface allows for a versatile plywood product that is well-suited for a range of uses, including furniture, cabinetry, interior design, and even boat construction.
This plywood offers an ideal blend of lightweight strength, aesthetic appeal, and durability, making it a popular choice for both functional and decorative applications across various industries.
Our panels are mainly employed in ship-building, furnishing, and diy projects and are produced in accordance with current regulations.