1. FILMFACED PLYWOOD- CONCEPT
Filmfaced Plywood also known as shuttering plywood or Tego plywood, is a type of plywood that is specially designed for use in construction and concrete formwork. It is characterized by its durable and smooth surface, which is typically covered with a layer of phenolic film that provides resistance to water,chemicals, and abrasion. The film face gives the plywood added strength and protects it from the elements during construction projects.Filmfaced Plywood is commonly used in concrete formwork applications, where it serves as a temporary mold for pouring and shaping concrete structures such as walls, columns, and beams. The smooth and treated surface of film-faced plywood prevents the concrete from sticking to the plywood, allowing for easy removal after the concrete has cured.
Filmfaced Plywood comes in various thicknesses and sizes, and it’s an essential material in construction projects due to its durability, ease of use, and resistance to water and tear.
2. FILMFACED PLYWOOD: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Filmfaced Plywood Dimensions: Filmfaced Plywood is available in the following dimensions: Typically, Filmfaced Plywood comes in the following main sizes (width x length):
- 900×1800 (mm): Suitable for customers in the Japanese market.
- 1220×2440 (mm): This is the standard common size, suitable for most markets.
- 1250×2500 (mm): Suitable for customers in the Turkish market.
- Other dimensions are available upon customer request (less common).
2.2 Filmfaced Plywood Thickness : The thickness ranges from 9.0mm to 21.0mm or as per customer requirements. The common thicknesses in the Filmfaced Plywood market are 12.0mm, 15.0mm, and 18.0mm.
2.3 Filmfaced Plywood core: The core of Filmfaced Plywood is usually made from several layers of thin veneer stacked together. Commonly used wood types include poplar and birch, or other types of plantation-grown wood.
2.4 Filmfaced Plywood glue: Adhesion strength is evaluated through the criterion of continuous boiling of a sample piece without delamination. Most Filmfaced Plywood in the market has a boiling time of 3 to 12 hours. A higher content of Melamine or phenolic in the adhesive leads to increased resistance to boiling water, with a maximum of 72 hours. Boiling time significantly affects the product’s reusability.
2.5 Filmfaced Plywood Load-Bearing and Bending Strength: These factors depend mainly on the quality of the adhesive and the thickness of the plywood sheet. Thicker sheets and higher-quality adhesives result in higher load-bearing and bending strength. Quality standards for Filmfaced Plywood include ISO 9000-2015, TCVN 7755:2007, TCVN 11205:2015…