Birch plywood phenolic board (smooth FF)

Birch plywood is widely used in the formwork industry due to its strength and durability. The use of birch plywood in formwork can also reduce construction waste and carbon footprint, as a new birch plywood formwork panel has been developed with increased wear and moisture resistance.

Special birch is manufactured with cross-bonded birch veneers and the grain direction of the faces is transversal.

Gluing

Weather-resistant gluing according to standard EN 314-2/class 3 for exterior use.

Surface

Front and back face: Smooth phenolic or melamine layer acting as moisture barrier. Available in brown or black with phenolic glue, or gray with melamine glue. Possibility of 120 g/m2 or 220 g/m2.

Edge protection: Acrylic paint.

Machining

Machining and non-standard format available upon request.

Panel sizes

Standard dimensions

1220/1250 x 2440/2500 mm
1500/1525 x 2500/3000/3050 mm

• Dimensional tolerances (length/width): ± 1 mm/1000 mm
• Rectangularity: ± 1 mm/1000 mm

Mechanical properties

• Wear resistance (Taber test): 250
• Formaldehyde emission class: E1
• Water resistance: high
• Density, kg/m³: 640–700

Strength indicators

Maximum static bending strength, min MPa

• Along the grain of visible veneers: 60
• Across the grain of visible veneers: 30

Static bending modulus of elasticity, min MPA

• Along the grain: 6000
• Across the grain: 3000

Reuse

The usual number of uses is 20 to 80. However, the number varies depending on many factors such as correct use on the construction site, required concrete finish, care during concrete curing, treatment and storage of the panel, as well as the type and quality of the form release agent.

Storage instructions

The panels should be stored horizontally on a flat surface in a dry and covered area.

Environment

By choosing us, our customers can be assured that the plywood and veneers come from legal sources and comply with all relevant regulations and standards, including the EU Timber Marketing Regulation.