Quality Control Inspection and Assurance

Recently, Typhoon Capricorn ravaged Vietnam, causing varying degrees of damage to many bridges and roads. The production of many plywood factories has also been severely affected, especially the finished products have been brutally affected by floods, and some plywood products have been forced to soak in water. Our QC has found these waterlogged plywood in some factories, severely swollen. These …

A Notice by the International Trade Administration on 08/15/2024 Orignal Source https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/15/2024-18286/certain-hardwood-plywood-products-from-the-peoples-republic-of-china-preliminary-results-of Published Document This document has been published in the Federal Register. Use the PDF linked in the document sidebar for the official electronic format. Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR …

1. Check for Certification and Grading: A. Look for ISI /IWPA/HPVA/CPVA/CE2+Marks: In India, the  ISI /IWPA/HPVA/CPVA/CE2+ mark certifies that the plywood adheres to quality standards. B. Understand Grading: Plywood is often graded based on quality. Look for grades like MR (Moisture Resistant), BWR (Boiling Water Resistant), or Marine Plywood, depending on your project’s requirements. C. Examine Labels: Reputable manufacturers will provide detailed labels indicating …

Original Source https://www.patriottimber.com/flexlooktest/ Flex & Look Test FOLLOW THESE STEPS: Stand the plywood underlayment panel vertically with its 4′ edge on the floor and the panel face towards you (For SurePly® plywood and IronPly® plywood, the staple/nail pattern will be facing you. For RevolutionPly® plywood, the stickers are on the back of the panel). Grip the top of the panel edge with one …

Bendable plywood, also known as Curve-Ply, Flexply, Wacky Wood and Wiggle wood, bending plywood, is normally made out of hardwood imported veneers with the layers all running in one direction, this allows bend-ability to the panel and can be applied on a curved radius. Used in variety of cabinet applications, curved furniture parts and fixtures such as displays in department …

Definitions: StandardsCARB-P1: California Air Resources Board Phase 1 emission standard (Allowsell-through date for PB & MDF is until Dec 31, 2011)CARB-P2: California Air Resources Board Phase 2 emission standard(Enforcement date for PB & MDF is Jan 01, 2012)ANSI A208.1 & 2: North America voluntary standards ANSI A208.1-2009 Particleboard & ANSI A208.2-2009 MDF (include most ofindustrial particle boards and MDF)E2: European …

At the IWF Atlanta exhibition of this year , there were more young faces.Before ,The events or exhibitions attended by the same group of people every year. It’s another IWF Atlanta Wood Machinery Exhibition, with a sea of people. Every August, we gather in Atlanta, USA. I have been engaged in the building materials and wood industry for over 20 …

Luxury vinyl plank is a popular flooring solution due to its affordability and durability. Plus, today’s luxury vinyl more closely imitates genuine hardwood. It’s available in a wide array of styles, colors, and sizes to suit any budget or taste. You’ll love it for its waterproof qualities and its ability to resist scratching! Daily care and maintenance Vinyl flooring is …

Becoming familiar with some of the problems that can be found in hardwood flooring can help you better understand what to expect. Plus, it’ll make your flooring inspection report a bit easier to comprehend.Here are some of the main issues that professional inspectors find in hardwood and bamboo flooring: GappingAbnormal spacing between abutting floor planks that were not intentionally placed and …