Initial test of large panels of structural flakeboard from southern hardwoods

Abstract

A strong structural exterior flakeboard from mixed southern hardwoods has been developed on a laboratory scale; the problem is transfer of the technique to pilot-plant scale in the manufacture of 4- by 8-ft panels. From the pilot-plant trial here reported, it is concluded that a specific platen pressure of at least 575 psi and a hot press closing time of about 45 seconds is required to make a 1/2-in.-thick panel (with random flake orientation throughout) having modulus of elasticity of 700,000 psi.

Citation

Price, Eddie W. 1975. Initial test of large panels of structural flakeboard from southern hardwoods. In: Proc. Ninth Particleboard Symp., Wash. State Univ., Pullman, Wash. p.145-149