Palm Plywood

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Contents 1 Material analysis 1.1 Applications 1.2 Finish and aesthetic qualities 1.3 Surface forms / shapes 1.4 Cost analysis 2 Material properties 2.1 Primary structural use 2.2 Material performance 2.3 Dimensional and opening restriction 2.4 Manufacturing process and assembly 3 Environment and Life Safety 3.1 Environmental impact 3.2 LEED Credits 3.3 Flammability rating 3.4 Coefficient of friction 4 References 4.1 Notes 4.2 Student contributions 5 See also 5.1 Similar materials 6 External links 6.1 Leading manufacturers

Material analysis

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Palm plywood is made from plantation-grown coconut palm trees that are past their fruit bearing years. The 100% coconut palm sheets come in either flat-grain or edge-grain and range from dark to medium-red mahogany in color. Palm plywood is unique to the panel industry, both in its unconventional construction and the fact that it is made from reclaimed palms. It can be used in both commercial and residential environments for fixtures, cabinetry and furniture applications. It can be cut and laminated using conventional equipment and adhesives, and it will sand and finish like other panel products. Palm panels are formaldehyde-free.

Applications

• wall coverings
• fixtures
• cabinets
• furniture

Finish and aesthetic qualities

• Flat grain
• Edge grain
• Squared detail
• Colors range from dark to medium-red mahogany

Surface forms / shapes

• Flat Grain Coconut Palm Ply 3/4" x 30" x 72"
• Edge Grain Coconut Palm Ply 3/4" x 30" x 72"
• Edge Grain Coconut Palm, 3-Ply 3/4” x 36” x 96”
• Edge Grain Coconut Palm Solid 1" x 12" x 72"
• Palm Squared Natural, 5-ply 1" x 30" x 72"

Accessories

• Unfinished Palm Edge Banding Strips 2mm x 7/8” x 72”

Cost analysis

• $250-$300 per sheet

Material properties

Primary structural use

• Non-structural

Material performance

Hardness

• ASTM D 1037 janka ball hardness, 1400 lbf average

Weight

• 3/4" x 30" x 72" – 65 lbs per piece
• 3/4” x 36” x 96” – 100 lbs per piece
• 1" x 12" x 72" – 30 lbs per piece
• 1" x 30" x 72" – 75 lbs per piece

Dimensional and opening restriction

• can be custom cut

Manufacturing process and assembly

• Palm plywood is made from 100% reclaimed plantation-grown coconut palms past their fruit-bearing years.
• High quality palm wood plywood can be produced from the rich heartwood of the coconut tree. The tree’s culm (the hardest portion) is shredded into long strips and compressed into large recomposed logs of palm wood. The logs are then dried for a period of two weeks. When ready, they are cut to length and milled into raw plywood panels. This process is especially greener than most because we are able to use a larger percentage of the available raw material.

Environment and Life Safety

Environmental impact

• Organic
• Helps reduce depletion of rainforests
• Uses and eco-friendly manufacturing process
• Durapalm flooring is available as PlybooPure, formaldehyde-free.

LEED Credits

• MR 4.1, 4.2: Recycled Content
• EQ 4.4: Low Emitting Materials (No added formaldehyde)

Flammability rating

• Fire Resistance Classification: Class B

Test surface burning characteristics in accordance with ASTM E 84.

Coefficient of friction

N/A

References

Notes

Student contributions

• Kathleen Mannix, Spring 2009

See also

Similar materials

• Plywood
• Particle Board
• Fiber Board
• Palm Veneer

External links

Leading manufacturers

• DuraPalm Flooring (Plyboo)
• Smith & Fong