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(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°) …

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(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 …

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