Okumè and Poplar Panel
Okumè | Poplar
It is a panel internally composed of poplar wood veneers arranged with crossed fibers and covered with Okumè faces of different qualities. The main features are lightness and resistance to abrasion.
- Lightness
- Color uniformity
- Hygroscopy
- Water release
Applications
Automotive
walls for refrigerated trucks and commercial vehicles
Boat building
furnishings, internal compartments
Carpentry
kitchen or bathroom furnishing
Constructions
internal walls
Technical information
Quality Grades
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II BFace with color variations and a few pin knots or sound, tight ones are allowed. Suitable for coating with laminate, pigmented paints or lacquers. Small loose knots or cracks are allowed, provided they are well-filled patched.
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III BB"Closed" face, putty-filled, suitable for uses where face is not visible. Sound, tight knots, loose knots, cracks and small holes are allowed, provided they are well-filled patched; Discolora- tions as long as they do not affect soundness.
Bonding Classes
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1
Dry Internal Environment
suitable for situations in which the panel is repaired, completely protected from atmospheric agents. Use: not exposed to moisture, not in contact with the ground and in a dry environment. Wood moisture less than 20%. -
1+
Relatively Wet Indoor Room
suitable for situations in which the panel is coated or protected with paints.The panel is sheltered, protected from atmospheric agents. Use: not in contact with the ground and in a dry environment. Occasionally exposed to humidity higher than 20%. 2
Humid Internal Environment | Protected Outdoor
Suitable for situations in which the panel is sheltered, protected from atmospheric agents. High environmental humidity can cause occasional but not persistent humidification. Use: not in contact with the ground or standing water. Wood moisture occasionally higher than 20%.