Okoumé plywood (waterproof)
Applications
Okoumé plywood is a good alternative to birch plywood because the material has waterproof properties without finishing. When the material is additionally protected with a paint or stain layer, it is suitable for permanent outdoor use. Therefore, the material is often found in moist or exterior applications such as (wall) signs, cladding, and furniture construction.
Design considerations
Pay attention to the thickness tolerance when designing finger and slot joints. Okoumé plywood has a grain direction, which is generally horizontal on a full sheet, but can also be vertical depending on how the sheet is cut. If the grain direction is important, it should be specified in advance.
Laser Cutting
The cut edges of Okoumé plywood turn brown/black. On the top and bottom sides of the material, there will be smoke residue around the cut, this can largely be prevented by using protective film. Any remaining smoke residue on the material can be easily removed with sandpaper.
| Cutting Width | 0.2mm (±0.05mm) |
| Smallest Included Shape | 6x6mm |
| Smallest Detail (engraving) | 1x1mm |
| Additional Options |
Double-sided adhesive film, protective film front/back |
| Maximum Size |
120x60cm (on request up to 122x244cm) |
Post-processing
Post-processing of Okoumé plywood is not necessary, but recommended. The material can be sent with sandpaper grit 400 for a smooth finish. The material can be painted, glued, sawn, drilled, and sanded, either afterwards or beforehand.
Appearance
Okoumé plywood is reddish-brown in color, cut edges and surface and line engravings are dark brown and (almost) do not rub off. The material is of a constructive nature and for this reason, the front side may have some knots and plugs, and on the back side, the transition between different sheets may be visible. Due to the production process, the density may vary slightly.
Technical Information
|
Property |
Value |
| Density | 0.5 grams / cm3 |
| Thickness Tolerance | <10% |
| Suitable for Outdoor Use | Yes, if treated afterwards |
Delivery Time: Delivery possible from 1-2 working days
