WHAT IS VENEER PLYWOOD? AND APPLICATION IN PRODUCING PLYWOOD

Veneer is the main input material of plywood production. The quality of the plywood depends on the quality of the veneer. In this article, Fomex Group will tell you the general information about veneer plywood.

What is Plywood Veneer?

Plywood Veneer is thinly sliced from natural trees by a peeling machine. There are 2 types of veneer: core veneer and face veneer. The difference between the core veneer and the face veneer is the thickness and the species. The species of core veneer are mostly Acacia, Eucalyptus, Poplar, Rubber, Pine… and the thickness from 1.7-2mm, both face is rough. The species of face veneer is made from special wood such as Birch, Oak, Maple, …it’s much thinner than core veneer, about 0.25-0.3mm and the surface is sanded well, the wood grain is visible.

In Vietnam, many manufacturers could only produce the core veneer with the advantage of the abundant source of acacia, eucalyptus, and rubber.

Core Veneer Plywood Technical specifications

- Thickness from 1.7mm to 2mm optional
- Type of wood: Eucalyptus, Acacia, Poplar, Birch, Rubber,....
- Moisture: Under 20% drying or under 14% drying
- Quality: grade A, B, C

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Veneer Plywood Grade A

- There are no holes larger than 3 cm in diameter

- There are no defects in the side

- Do not tear at the head more than 35 cm

- No rough, no mold

Veneer Plywood Grade B

- A limited number of living eyes, deadeye

- There may be large holes and lacerations

- There may be a patch

Veneer Plywood Grade C

- Unlimited number of living eyes, deadeye
- Large holes and lacerations are acceptable
- And other defects

Plywood is made from multi-layers of veneer, the veneer after drying will be glued by specializing glue then layering together, from at least 3 layers of veneer. Forming different kinds of plywood: film-faced plywood, commercial plywood, LVL plywood, Packing plywood, Birch Plywood,…

In order to meet the source of material for the market, enough supply for production and export, Fomex Group has owned a veneer factory that provides veneers with main products of eucalyptus and acacia veneer with different thicknesses. from 1.7mm to 2mm. Fomex factory with modern techniques, experience, and machinery, Fomex veneer is the best in Vietnam and has a reputation in international markets such as Taiwan, China, India, ...

Fomex is supplying a large volume of eucalyptus and acacia veneer for the production of Vietnam plywood manufacturers. Every month, we can supply 2000m3, contribute to ensuring the stability of the Vietnam plywood supply chain. When buying plywood from Fomex Group, rest assured that your plywood is made from collected veneer with high quality and meet all the requirement of veneer for producing plywood.

Kristen
FOMEX Group
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