Sapelli Marine Plywood

Sapelli marine plywood is a high quality plywood produced with 100% rotary-cut veneers of the tropical hardwood Sapelli, specially manufactured to provide durability and longevity. Its physical characteristics are very stable and can withstand exposure to severe weather conditions for prolonged periods of time.

Performances and applications

The physical properties of selected Sapelli veneers, combined with waterproof gluing AW 100 and high standards manufacturing, result in extra durability, suitable for marine and exterior use.

Technical Specifications

General properties and tolerances (ex factory)
Thickness: 3 4 5 6 9 12 15 18 20 22 25 mm (custom thickness available upon request)
Standard sizes: 2500 X 1220/1250 mm (custom sizes available upon request)
Squareness: ±0.25% of the length of the diagonal
Moisture content: between 6% and 10%
Density: 750 kg/cbm ±10%

Other properties

Glue line: Water and waterproof gluing using Melamine Urea Formaldehyde (MUF) resins.
Face: They present a solid surface that is free from open defects. Face veneers are free of knots other than occasional sparse "sound pin" knots.
Core Veneers: They have the same basic requirements as face veneers, except that small splits may occur, and there is no limit on the number of pin knots or edge joints. Core veneer thickness is between 1.5 mm and 2.6 mm.
Finishing: All boards are sanded on both sides equally.

Performance characteristics and standards compliance

Standards: Meets the requirements of EN 13986:2004+A1 and BS 1088-1:2003.
Bonding quality: Class 3 (EN 314-2)
Durability (humidity): Class 3 - External use as non-structural components (EN 636)
Formaldehyde class: E1
Reaction to fire: class D-s2, d0

Certifications

CE
Lloyd’s Register Type Approval No. 05/00052
KOMO No.32711/15
FSC C007917
ISO 9001:2008