(BS) EN 313-1: 1996 (confirmed in 2015) Plywood – Classification and Terminology – Classification This standard lists the three main classifications for plywood. General appearance According to their construction veneer plywood, blockboard, laminboard or composites According to their form and shape Flat or moulded Principal characteristics According to their durability For use in dry, humid or exterior conditions According to their …
Read More »Wood-based panels – Determination of modulus of elasticity in bending and of bending strength,(BS) EN 310: 1993 (2002),inspection,testing,sourcing,factory auditing, Determination
(BS) EN 310: 1993 Wood-based panels: Determination of modulus of elasticity in bending and of bending strength This specifies a method of determining the apparent modulus of elasticity in flatwise bending and bending strength of wood-based panels of nominal thickness ≥ 3mm. The modulus of elasticity in bending and bending strength is determined by applying a load to the centre …
Read More »(BS) EN 300: 2006 (2019) Oriented Strand Boards (OSB) – Definitions classification and specifications,inspection,testing,sourcing,factory auditing
(BS) EN 300 : 2019 Oriented Strand Boards (OSB) – Definitions, classification and specifications This defines the terms, establishes a classification and specifies requirements for OSB. The values appearing in this standard relate to the products properties but they are not characteristic values to be used in design calculations. See OSB Use Classes and durability issues – this was …
Read More »(BS) EN 314-2: 1993 (confirmed in 2013),Plywood – Bond quality – Requirements,inspection,testing,sourcing,factory auditing
(BS) EN 314-2: 1993 (confirmed in 2013) Plywood – Bond quality – Requirements This part of the standard specifies the requirements for bonding classes of veneer plywood according to their end uses. It lists three classes of bond quality. Bond Class 1: Dry conditions ‒ interior applications with no risk of wetting. This is equivalent to a moisture content in the plywood corresponding …
Read More »(BS) EN 314-1: 2004 (confirmed 2014),Plywood – Bond quality – Test methods,inspection,testing,sourcing,factory auditing
Plywood – Bond quality – Test methods This standard specifies methods for determining the bonding quality of veneer plywood, by shear testing. Before carrying out the shear tests the plywood samples are required to undergo a sequence of pre-treatments e.g. section 5.14 calls for immersion for 72 hours (±1) in boiling water followed by cooling in water at 20°C (±3°) …
Read More »(BS) EN 636:2012+A1:2015 Plywood – Specification,inspection,testing,sourcing,factory auditing
(BS) EN 636:2012+A1:2015 Plywood – Specification This gives the requirements for plywood for general purpose use and for structural (load bearing) applications in dry, humid and exterior conditions. It also gives a classification based on bending properties. Amendment 1 : 2015 makes the following modifications to EN 636 : 2012 a) The scope now clarifies that the standard includes overlaid …
Read More »List of Individual Standards for Wood-based Panels,inspection,testing,sourcing,factory auditing
List of Individual Standards for Wood-based Panels The UK and EU follow the same principles for the standards listed below. For ease of use we have combined the titles. For the UK, the titles simply have ‘BS’ for (British Standard) added. When a standard has been reviewed and updated, that date is integrated into the standard title. When a standard …
Read More »(BS) EN 314-1. Bond quality Test Methods. Plywood – APA,,inspection,testing,sourcing,factory auditing
(BS) EN 314-1: 2004 (confirmed 2014) Plywood – Bond quality – Test methods This standard specifies methods for determining the bonding quality of veneer plywood, by shear testing. Before carrying out the shear tests the plywood samples are required to undergo a sequence of pre-treatments e.g. section 5.14 calls for immersion for 72 hours (±1) in boiling water followed by …
Read More »RIGID THERMOFOIL DOORS (RTF),inspection,testing,factory auditing
Slab and shaker door styles in 16 on-trend finishes give you the flexibility to design the ideal modern kitchens and baths for today’s urban living. SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL RTF DOORS INCLUDE • 3/4″ thick MDF doors and drawer fronts• Rigid thermofoil laminate fused to TSCA Title VI-compliant MDF core• Backside of doors and drawer fronts are white melamine, regardless of …
Read More »THERMOFUSED LAMINATE DOORS (TFL),inspection,testing,factory auditing
With easy-to-maintain slab door styles and 15 finish options, you can create the perfect contemporary kitchen design for your next project. SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL TFL DOORS INCLUDE • 5/8″ thick MDF core slab doors and drawer fronts• Melamine laminate is thermally fused to TSCA Title VI-compliant composite panel core• Edgebanded on all four sides• Square design for all cabinets; offered …
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