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Plywood - Specifications
GREEN MR GRADE PLYWOOD AS PER IS:303-1989:
Sl. No. Test Prescribed in IS:303 1989 Conformity value VALUE OBSERVED
1. Moisture Content 5-15% 9.50%
2. Glue Adhesion & Water Resistance test (cyclic test followed by knife test)
For MR Grade:
(Cycle of 3 hrs. Immersion in hot water at temp. 60oC +/2o oC and 8 hrs. drying at 65 +/-2 C)
After 3 Cycle Excellent
3. Static bending strength
1. Modulus of rupture
(a) Along the grain

(b) Across the grain


Min Ind.27N/M2
Avg.30 N/M2
Min Ind.13N/MM2
Avg.15N/M2
34N/MM2
39N/MM2
19N/MM2
22N/MM2
  2. Modulus of elasticity
(a) Along the grain

(b) Across the grain

Min Ind.1800N/MM2
Avg. 2000 N/M2
Min Ind.3600N/MM2
Avg.4000 N/M2
3920N/MM2 4800N/MM2 2300N/MM2 2950N/MM2
4. Mycological test   Excellent
 
Plywood - Specifications
GREEN BWR GRADE PLYWOOD AS PER IS:303-1989:
Sl. No. Test Prescribed in IS:303 1989 Conformity value OBSERVED VALUE
1. Moisture Content 5-15% 8.00%
2. Glue Adhesion & Water Resistance test (cyclic test followed by knife test)
For BWR Grade:
(Cycle of 8 hrs. Boiling & o16 hrs. Drying at 65 + 2 C)
After 3 Cycle Excellent
3. Static bending strength

1. Modulus of rupture
(a) Along the grain
(b) Across the grain
BWR GRADE

Min Ind.36N/MM2
Avg.40 N/M2
Min Ind.18N/MM2
Avg.20 N/M2


48N/MM2
46N/MM2
28N/MM2
24N/MM2
  2. Modulus of elasticity
(a) Along the grain
(b) Across the grain

Min Ind.4500N/MM2
Avg.5000 N/M2
Min Ind.2200N/MM2
Avg.2500 N/M2

4875N/MM2
5983N/MM2
2432N/MM2
2612N/MM2
 
Plywood - Specifications
MR COM BLOCK BOARD: AS PER IS:1659 - 2004:
Sl. No. Test prescribed in IS:1659-2004 Minimum value for conformity OBSERVED VALUE
MR COM BLOCK BOARD
1. Dimensional changes caused by humidity There shall be no delamination
in the extreme range of humidity.
No de-lamination. Dimensional change within the specified limit.
2. Resistance to water After 3 hrs. soaking at o o60 C +/-2 C. Minimum pass standard No de-observed.
3. Adhesion of Plies (Knife Test) Minimum Pass Standard Excellent
4. Mycological Test No appreciable sign of Separation in edges Satisfactory
5. Modulus of Rupture (MOR) Modulus of Elasticity (MOE) 40 N/Sq.mm Avg.
4000 N/Sq.mm Avg.
48 /Sq.mm.Avg.
4500 N/Sq.mm Avg.
 
Plywood - Specifications
BWP COM BLOCK BOARD AS PER IS:1659 - 2004:
Sl. No. Test prescribed in IS:1659-2004 Minimum value for conformity OBSERVED VALUE
BWP COM BLOCK BOARD
1. Dimensional changes caused by humidity There shall be no delamination
in the extreme range of humidity.
No de-lamination.
Dimensional change within
the specified limit
2. Resistance to water After 72 hrs. boiling. Minimum pass standard. No de-lamination
observed.
3. Adhesion of Plies (Knife Test) Minimum Pass Standard Excellent
4. Mycological Test No appreciable sign of Separation in edges Satisfactory
5. Modulus of Rupture (MOR)
Modulus of Elasticity (MOE)
50 N/Sq.mm Avg.
5000 N/Sq.mm Avg.
67N/Sq.mm.Avg.
6025 N/Sq.mm Avg
 
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Ecotec Plywood
Technical Specifications

 

MR Grade
BWR Grade
Sl. No. Test prescribed in IS:303-1989
Specified Value
Observed Value
Specified Value
Observed Value
1. Dimensions (MTS)

a) Length

b) Width

c) Thickness
i) Less than 6mm
ii) 6mm and above
2.44 X 1.22
Tolerance
+ 6 mm

+ 3 mm


± 10%
± 5%
 
 
2.442

1.221


Within
Tolerance
2.44 X 1.22
Tolerance
+ 6 mm

+ 3 mm


± 10%
± 5%
 
 
2.442

1.221


Within
Tolerance
2. Moisture Content 5-15% 8.50% 5-15% 9.20%
8.

Modulus of Rupture N/mm2

a) Along the grain
 


b) Across the grain
 

 

 
 

Min. Ind. 27 N/mm2
Avg. 30 N/mm2

Min. Ind. 13 N/mm2
Avg. 15 N/mm2

 
 

30.5 N/mm2

34.3 N/mm2

15.5 N/mm2

19.4 N/mm2

 
 

Min. Ind. 36 N/mm2
Avg. 40 N/mm2

Min. Ind. 18 N/mm2
Avg. 20 N/mm2

 
 

41.4 N/mm2

47.2 N/mm2

22.3 N/mm2

28.2 N/mm2
8.

Modulus of Elasticity N/mm2

a) Along the grain
 


b) Across the grain
 

 

 
 

Min. Ind. 3600 N/mm2
Avg. 4000 N/mm2

Min. Ind. 1800 N/mm2
Avg. 2000 N/mm2

 
 

4690 N/mm2

5900 N/mm2

2150 N/mm2

3240 N/mm2

 
 

Min. Ind. 4500 N/mm2
Avg. 5000 N/mm2

Min. Ind. 2200 N/mm2
Avg. 2500 N/mm2

 
 

6215 N/mm2

7532 N/mm2

2930 N/mm2

4140 N/mm2
5. Glue Adhesion        
a. Water Resistance soaking in water at 65°C ± 2°C for
3 hours and conditioning & then repeat 2 more cycles.
Minimum pass standard Excellent    
b. Water resistance boiling in water for 8 hours and conditioning & then repeat 2 more cycles     Minimum pass standard Excellent
 
Ecotec Block Board
Technical Specifications

 

MR
BWR
Sl. No. Test prescribed in IS:1659-2004
Grade II
Minimum Value
Observed Value
Grade I
Minimum Value
Observed Value
1. Dimensional

a) Length

b) Width

c) Thickness
Tolerance

+ 6 mm

+ 3 mm

± 5%
 

2.443

1.221

19.10 mm
Tolerance

+ 6 mm

+ 3 mm

± 5%
 

2.443

1.221

19.10 mm
2. Moisture Content 5-15% 7% 5-15% 7%
3. Dimensional changes caused by humidity

There shall be no delamination in the extreme ranges of humidity

Dimensional change shall not be more than
± 1.00 mm in local planeness

No delamination
 
 
 
 

Dimensional change within specified limit

There shall be no delamination in the extreme ranges of humidity.

Dimensional change shall not be more than
± 1.00 mm in local planeness

No delamination
 
 
 
 

Dimensional change within specified limit
4. Resistance to water After 3 hours soaking at 60°C ± 2°C, minimum pass standard No delamination. Excellent results in both grades. After 72 hours boiling, minimum pass standard  
5. Adhesion to Plies Minimum pass standard Excellent Minimum pass standard Excellent
6. Mycological Test No appreciable signs of separation of edges Satisfactory No appreciable signs of separation of edges Satisfactory
7. Modulus of Elasticity N/mm2

Average 4000

Minimum Individual
3400 N/mm2

4390 N/mm2

3600 N/mm2

Average 5000

Minimum Individual
4200 N/mm2

5420 N/mm2

4350 N/mm2
8. Modulus of Rupture N/mm2

Average 40

Minimum Individual 34

42 N/mm2

36 N/mm2

Average 50

Minimum Individual
42 N/mm2

52 N/mm2

44 N/mm2
 
Green Fire Retardant Plywood - Specifications
Material conforms to IS: 5509-2000
Sl. No. General Properties Minimum Value for conformity Observed Value
1. Moisture Content Not more than 20% 7-8%
2. Density 750-800 kg/m3 785-790 kg/m3
3. Flammability Test Time taken for second ignition shall not be less than 30 minutes Above 45 minutes
4. Flame Penetration Minimum 30 minutes for 12mm Above 45 minutes
5. Rate of Burning Test Minimum 20 minutes Above 40 minutes
6. Glue adhesion & Water Resistant Test (cyclic test followed by knife test) i.e. cycle of 8 hours boiling and 16 hours drying at 65 ± 2°C (as per IS: 303) Minimum standard pass after 3 cycles Excellent after 3 cycles
7. Static bending strength (as per IS:303)

1. Modulus of rupture
(a) Along the grain
 

(b) Across the grain

 


Min Ind.: -36N/MM2
Avg.: -40 N/M2

Min Ind.: -18N/MM2
Avg.: -20 N/M2

 


Min Ind.: -42N/MM2
Avg.: -53 N/M2

Min Ind.: -25N/MM2
Avg.: -31 N/M2

  2. Modulus of elasticity
(a) Along the grain
 

(b) Across the grain

 
Min Ind.: -4500N/MM2
Avg.: -5000 N/M2

Min Ind.: -2200N/MM2
Avg.: -2500 N/M2

 
Min Ind.: -5100N/MM2
Avg.: -6000 N/M2

Min Ind.: -2600N/MM2
Avg.: -3250 N/M2

8. Resistant to micro organisms (after 21 days) test for adhesion of plies (as per IS: 303) Minimum Standard Pass Excellent
 
Green Marine Plywood - Specifications
AS PER IS:710-1976
Sl. No. Test Prescribed in IS:710 1976 Minimum value for conformity OBSERVED VALUE
1. Moisture content 5-15% 9.50%
2. Density - 782 KGS/M3
3. Glue shear strength
(a) Dry State

(b) Wet State (After 72 hrs. boiling)

Min.Ind-1100(N)
Avg.-1350 (N)
Min.Ind-800(N)
Avg.-1000 (N)

1290 (N)
1530(N)
1010 (N)
1110(N)
4. Adhesion of Plies - Excellent
5. Tensile Strength
(a) Along the grain
(b) Across the grain
(c) Sum of both

420 KG/CM2
250 KG/CM2
845 KG/CM2

489 KG/CM2
397 KG/CM2
886 KG/CM2
6. Static Banding Strength
(a) Modulus of Rupture
(i) Along The Grain
(ii) Across The Grain

(b) Modulus Of Elasticity
(i) Along The Grain
(ii) Across The Grain


50 N/MM2
30 N/MM2


7500 N/MM2
4000 N/MM2


61.92 N/MM2
34.50 N/MM2


8950 N/MM2
4550 N/MM2
 
Green Flexiply - Specifications
1. Thickness 1.5mm, 4mm, 6mm, 8mm, 12mm & 18mm
2. Composition Dipterocarpus species, hor pressed with thermosetting BWP grade adhesive
3. Density 0.75 gm / cc
4. Bending radius 3600 - at minimum for 4mm - 7cm diameter
6mm - 10cm diameter
8mm - 12cm diameter
12mm - 30cm diameter
18mm - 40cm diameter
5. Elasticity Cross grain - 200 N/mm2; Long grain - 6300 N/mm2
6. Uses This can be easily used, where bowed or curved shapes are required with extreme high bending properties.
7. Advantages Green Flexiply allows cold forming to the smallest radius requirements. No need for heat forming or water treatment. Self-supporting structures eliminate the need for structural skeletons or special supports. Unique design models, rounded structures and complex multi-radii shapes that were virtually impossible to create with traditional materials, can be quickly and easily prepared.
Green Flexiply is less expensive than pre-made wood forms.
Significant savings of time, less labour intensive and more cost effective than any other method of plywood shaping.
8. Precautions
  • Store the panels while lying flat in a clear, shaded, dry place
  • Glue the panel while fixed in desired shape after the glue dries; the panel will maintain its shape
  • Any good glue is suitable for use
  • Panel should be transported on a hard flat surface; Single panels can be rolled, but should not be stored in this manner for long periods of time
 
Greenclub Premium Plywood - Differentiators
Sl. No. Attribute Greenclub Others
1. Timber Only Gurjan Hardwood Semi hardwood / softwood / low density hardwood
2. Portion of veneer used Only heartwood used May use sap also
3. Veneer density 785 kgs/m3 Very less density
4. Balanced construction Always Not always
5. Density of plywood 810 kgs/m3 Below 650 kgs/m3
6. Adhesive Unextended BWP type conforming to IS:848-1974 Generally extenders used
7. Antiborer treatment All layers of veneers are well treated with preservatives Rarely
8. Full length panel core Always Rarely
9. Core gap Nil Frequently present
10. Core split Nil Frequently present
11. Core overlap Nil Frequently present
12. Tensile strength More than IS:710-1976 Rarely
13. Bonding Lifetime warranty May delaminate with times
14. Wokability Extremely carpenter friendly Not always
15. Serviceablity Lifelong peace of mind Limited period
16. Money back guarantee Cost of furniture or 3 times the cost of plywood, whichever is lower Maximum cost of plywood
 
Green Flush Door - Specifications
Material Conforms to IS: 2202 (Part - I)
Sl. No.
Tests Prescribed in
IS: 2202 (Part - I): 1999
Minimum value for conformity
OBSERVED VALUE
1. Dimension & Squareness
Test as per IS 4020 (Part 2) 1998
Width shall be measured within an accuracy of 1mm

2. General Flatness Test as per
IS 4020 {Part 3) 1998
Squareness shall be measured to an accuracy of 0.1mm

3. Local Planeness Test as per
IS 4020 (Part 4) 1998
Planeness shall be measured to an accuracy of 0.1mm

4. Impact Indentation Test as per IS 4020 (Part 5) 1998 The depth of indentation shall be measured to an accuracy of 0.1mm

5. Flexure Test as per
IS 4020 (Part 6) 1998
Deflections of the free corner shall be measured to an accuracy of 0.1mm

6. Edge Lodging Test as per
IS 4020 (Part 7) 1998
The deflections shall be measured to an accuracy of 0.1mm

7. Shock Resistance Test as per
IS 4020 (Part 8) 1998
4 to 5 shocks per minute

8. Buckling Test as per
IS 4020 (Part 9) 1998
Deformation is measured to an accuracy of
1 mm, 5 minute after the application of load and 15 minute after unloading

9. Slamming Test as per
IS 4020 (Part 10) 1998
There shall be no failure up to 50 drops

Found OK

10. Misuse Test as per
IS 4020 (Part 11) 1998
It should pass after applying 200N
force to the handle at right angle to the plane of the frame

Passes satisfactorily

11. End immersion Test as per
IS 4020 (Part 13) 1998
There shall be no de-lamination

No de-lamination found

12. Knife Test as per
IS 4020 (Part 14) 1998
Minimum pass standard

Excellent

13. Glue Adhesion Test as per
IS 4020 (Part 15) 1998
There shall be no de-lamination

No de-iamination found

14. Screw withdraw Test as per
IS 4020 (Part 16) 1998
Applied lead shall be 2mm per minute for complete withdrawal of the screw

 
Features
  • Resistant to boiling water, moisture, dry heat, termite, insects and pests.
  • Remains unaffected by changing weather conditions.
Precautions
  1. Green BWR Plywood should be stored in a well ventilated and dry place to prevent fungus, insect and borer attacks.
  2. It should be stored properly in stacks on a flat level to prevent warping, bending or twisting.
  3. It should be kept away from extreme heat and sunlight to prevent discolouration and other damage.
  4. Good quality synthetic resin adhesive should be used for proper bonding of Greenply with Green Decorative Plywood or Greenlam.
  5. Fine-toothed cross cut saws should be used for sawing/cutting Greenply.
 
 
Greenlam - Specifications
Sl. No. Properties Unit Specified Values as per IS: 2046-1995, Type: S, HGS Greenlam Conforms
1. Thickness mm 1.00 ± 10%

2. Resistance to dry heat at 180° C Grade Not worse than 4

3. Resistance to surface wear    

4. Resistance to immersion in boiling water
  a) Mass increase
b) Thickness increase
c) Appearance
%
%
Grade
10.0 (Max.)
11.8 (Max.)
Not worse than 4

5. Dimensional stability at deviated temperature
  a) Longitudinal
b) Transverse
%
%
0.55 (Max.)
1.025 (Max.)

6. Dimensional stability at 20° C
  a) Longitudinal
b) Transverse
%
%
0.375 (Max.)
0.60 (Max.)

7. Resistance to impact by small diameter ball N 20.0 (Min.)

8. Resistance to cracking Grade Not worse than 4

9. Resistance to scratching N 2.0 (Min.)

10. Resistance to staining Grade Not worse than 5

11. Resistance to colour change
  a) In Xenon Arc light
b) In enclosed Carbon Arc Light
Grade
Grade
Not worse than 6
Not worse than 5

12. Resistance to cigarette burns Grade Not worse than 3

13. Resistance to steam Grade Not worse than 4  
 
Green Flexilam - Specifications
Sl. No.
Properties
Unit
Specified Values as per IS: 2046-1995,
Type: P, VGP
Green Flexilam Conforms
1. Thickness mm 0.6 ± 0.1

2. Resistance to surface wear Rev. 150 (Min.)

3. Resistance to immersion in boiling water
  a) Mass increase
b) Thickness increase
c) Appearance
%
%
Grade
20.0 (Max.)
22.5 (Max.)
3

4. Dimensional stability at deviated temperature
  a) Longitudinal
b) Transverse
%
%
0.70 (Max.)
1.20 (Max.)

5. Dimensional stability at 20° C
  a) Longitudinal
b) Transverse
%
%
0.45 (Max.)
0.725 (Max.)

6. Resistance to impact by small diameter ball N 15 (Min.)

7. Resistance to cracking Grade 4

8. Resistance to scratching N 1.5 (Min.)

9. Resistance to staining Grade 5, 3

10. Resistance to colour change
  a) In Xenon Arc light
b) In enclosed Carbon Arc Light
Grade
Grade
6
5

11. Formability (Radius) mm 10 (Max.)

12. Resistance to Blistering Sec 10 (Min.)

13. Resistance to steam Grade 3

 
 
Decorative Veneers - Specifications
1. Open splits, checks or open joints Not more than 150 mm in length and 0.5 mm in width rectified with veneer insert bonded with synthetic resin adhesive.
2. Torn grain, dead knots, dote Free from such defects, as well as discolouration and sapwood
3. Moisture content >5, <15
 
Features
  • Wide range of designs, colours, shades and grains.
  • Superior surface finish.
  • Use of Gurjan Core to make it borer and termite resistant.
  • Better glue shear strength ensures good bonding.
Precautions
  1. Green Decorative Plywood should be stored in well ventilated and dry places to prevent fungus, insect and borer attack.
  2. It should be stored properly in stacks on a flat level to prevent warping, bending or twisting.
  3. Good quality synthetic resin adhesive should be used for joining Green Decorative Plywood with Greenply.
  4. Green Decorative Plywood should be cleaned properly with a soft and clean cloth before applying varnish and polish.
  5. For clear finishing of Green Decorative Plywood, the following processes must be used:
    a. Bleaching b. Cleaning c. Staining d. Filling e. Sealing f. Colour matching g. Coating h. Rubbing j. Polishing.
 
 
Technical Specifications - Green Lamiboard
PRE-LAMINATED FLAT PRESSED THREE LAYER PARTICLE BOARD (IS: 12823-1990)
 
IS: 12823-1990
Lamiboard Prelam
Sl. No. Item Unit
Grade I
Grade II
Grade I
Grade II
1.

Density

Variation from mean density (Max)

Kg/M3

%

500 - 900

±10

500 - 900

±10

2. Moisture Content %
5-15
5-15


3.

Water Absorption (Max)
a) 2 hrs soaking
b) 24 hrs soaking

%
 
7
15
 
15
30





4. Thickness swelling in 2 hours (Max) %
5
8

5.

Modulus of Rupture (Min)
-Average
-Minimum Individual

N/mm2
 
15
13
 
11
10





6.

Modulus of Elasticity (Min)
-Average
-Minimum Individual

N/mm2
 
2500
2200
 
2500
2200





7.

Tensile strength perpendicular to surface (Min)
-Up to 20mm thick
-Above 20mm thick

N/mm2
 

0.45
0.4
 

0.3
0.3







8.

Tensile strength perpendicular to surface (Min)
-After cyclic test
or
-After accelerated water resistence test

N/mm2
 

0.2

0.15
 

NA

NA









9.

Screw withdrawal strength (Min)
-Face
-Edge

N
 
1250
850
 
1250
750





10.

Abrasion resistance (Min)
-Number of resolutions: Type II

Nos.
 
450
 
450



11. Resistance to steam  
Satisfactory
Satisfactory

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

12. Resistance to crack  
Satisfactory
Satisfactory

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

13. Resistance to cigarette  
Satisfactory
Satisfactory

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

14. Resistance to stain  
Satisfactory
Satisfactory

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

15.

Dimensions & Tolerances (Max)
a) Length
b) Width
c) Thickness
d) Squareness & Edge Straightness


mm
mm
%
mm/m
 
+6
+3
±5
2
 
+6
+3
±5
2









 
Features
  • 3 layered particle board.
  • High abrasion resistant.
  • Resistance to steam and stains.
  • Does not warp or sag.
  • Surface counter balanced for greater stability.
  • Strong and durable.
  • Termite, fungus & borer proof.
  • Holds screws well.
  • Requires no special tools for machining etc.
Precautions
  1. Do not use coarse ripsaws.
  2. Timber beading of minimum 6mm thickness is suggested when mechanical fasteners are to be fitted on the edges to protect from excessive wear and tear.
  3. Always follow the adhesive manufacturers' instructions.
  4. In conditions of extreme humidity, use of rubber based adhesive is recommended.
 
 
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