PRODUCT PROPERTIES
Veneer Core Birch Plywood is made by gluing together a multiple plies of birch veneer. There is always an odd number of veneers and each ply is at a right angle to the one below, which gives the material superior stability and strength. The type of glue and the thickness of plywood determine the suitability of a sheet for a particular application.
Veneer Core Birch Plywood may be used inside and outside. It is graded for exterior or interior use depending upon the water resistance of the glue.
- Interior grade Plywood – MR (Moisture Resistant) Urea Glue
- Exterior grade Plywood – WBP (Weather and Boil Proof) Phenol resin Glue
THICKNESS AND SIZES
| Thickness, mm | Thickness, inches | Pieces per bundle |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1/8 | 130 |
| 6 | 1/4 | 65 |
| 9 | 3/8 | 44 |
| 12 | 1/2 | 33 |
| 12 | 1/2 | 33 |
| 15 | 5/8 | 26 |
| 18 | 3/4 | 22 |
| 24 | 15/16 | 16 |
| 25 | 1.0 | 16 |
| 27 | 11/16 | 10 |
| 30 | 13/16 | 10 |
PANEL SIZES
| Metric, mm | Feet | Inches |
|---|---|---|
| 1525*1525 | 5*5 | 60*60 |
| 1220*1220 | 4*4 | 48*48 |
| 1220*1220 | 4*8 | 48*96 |
| 1525*3050 | 5*10 | 60*120 |
| 1830*1525 | 6*5 | 72*60 |
| 2440*1830 | 8*6 | 96*72 |
Special sizes are available.
SPECIAL PLYWOOD
We supply the following special plywood on regular basis:
- Plywood for dies (die board). This plywood is calibrated in thickness with tolerance ±0.3 mm
- Concrete form ply (Film Faced plywood)
- Plywood for upholstery furniture (UniCross special construction)
- Unidirectional plywood (all plies have long grain direction)
FACE GRADE DESCRIPTION
Plywood is graded not on its core, but on the appearance of both the face and the back veneers per a set of specific guidelines on acceptable defects for that grade. The fewer the defects, the higher the grade. The side of better quality is the face, while the inferior side is the back, with the grade information displayed as face/back. The face grade descriptions of the Baltic GOST 3916.1-96 standard are:
Grade “B”
Single piece veneer of light and uniform colour. A few small pin knots and some brown streaks are allowed. Veneer of this grade is intended for natural finishes. Patches are not allowed. The majority of Grade B veneers are the equivalent of the American “white birch” faces.
Grade “BB”
Single piece face has light and uniform colour. A few sound tight knots and pin holes are permitted. Open knots and defects are replaced with small oval or round veneer patches before gluing. The patches are selected to closely match the background colour.
Grade “CP”
Single piece face is very close to Grade BB in quality. Thin splits are allowed. The oval or round patch may have a different colour from the background.
Grade “C”
Open defects such as open knots and veneer splits are allowed. Sanding is not required. Recommended for the building of containers and dust panels; can be used for crating and in manufacturing, where construction and strength are more important than the appearance.
APPLICATIONS OF BALTIC BIRCH PLYWOOD
Baltic Birch Plywood has many uses, from practical to recreational. Some examples include:
- Furniture. Baltic Birch is a top choice for furniture making because it is durable, makes a clean joint with minimal risk of splitting or chipping, and has an aesthetically appealing finish that is easy for sanding. It holds screws and nails well and has common uses in tables, desks, chairs, and more.
- Kitchen and bathroom cabinets. As Birch Plywood is strong and, when properly laminated, exhibits water resistance, it holds up well in humid environments like kitchens and bathrooms.
- Toys and recreational equipment. Baltic Birch works well as the core of skateboards because it is strong yet economical. Educational play equipment, dollhouses, model cars and airplanes, and other toys also benefit from the material in their construction.
As a thicker-faced plywood, it has applications in laser cutting, engraving, and die boards as well.