Formply is manufactured from wood veneers glued with synthetic adhesives and overlayed
with โphenolic impregnated papersโ, also called phenolic surface films. The phenolic
surface film is often referred as โplastic faceโ.
The Australian Standard for formply is AS 6669 โPlywood Formworkโ. This standard
specifies requirements for:
- Quality of the outer surface i.e. Class 2, Class 3 etc.
- Bond quality and durability
- Thickness, length, width
- Flatness at the time of manufacture
- Stress grading and structural properties
- Quality of the overlay
o Water permeability
o Bonding
o Alkaline resistance
