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(BS) EN 636:2012+A1:2015 Plywood – Specification Inspection and testing

(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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(BS) EN 314-2: 1993 (confirmed in 2013) Plywood – Bond quality – Requirements

Many exporters and manufacturers can’t distinguish or understand the specific quality requirements of (BS) EN 314-2. Let’s explain again. 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 …

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Humid conditions EN314-2 PLYWOOD TESTING AND INSPECTION

Many plywood exporters and producers can’t distinguish or understand the specific quality requirements of EN314-2 Class 2. Let’s explain again. With different plywood glue types and classifications available for plywood depending on it’s end use we put together this simple guide for all of our plywood. Glue Classifications for Interior / Exterior EN314-2 Durability of glue bond between the layers …

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