Film faced plywood for formwork

For the construction of formwork under the foundation, a variety of materials can be practiced, but laminated plywood is especially in demand. It is a building sheet covered with a phenol-formaldehyde film. The film applied to the plywood makes it moisture-resistant, resistant to changes in ambient temperature, and durable. This film faced plywood is used in a variety of industries, from furniture manufacturing to shipbuilding.

High quality plywood is obtained by pressing several (from 3 to 10) thin sheets of wood (veneer)... The transverse arrangement of the fibers in the sheets makes it possible to make plywood a very durable material. For construction and repair needs, plywood is suitable, the basis of which is the waste of birch wood pulp processing. For the manufacture of furniture, plywood is practiced on the basis of coniferous veneer. The process of creating film faced plywood differs from the usual one already at the stage of preparing the raw materials. Adhesives include components that make it possible to reinforce and film each individual panel. This allows each component of the laminate to be liquid-tight throughout its entire thickness.

The outer coating has a density of 120 g / m2. In addition, the natural color of such a laminate gives the floor a dark color that accurately reproduces natural wood. By adding a dye, you can change the color of the plywood from extremely light to extremely dark. According to the manufacturers, domestic plywood in accordance with GOST does not contain poplar inclusions. But made in China in its structure can have almost 100% poplar sawdust. Such material will be of the lowest quality, its use in any industry can become a kind of risk.

Material characteristics:

• the water content in the material is not more than 8%;
• density indicator - 520-730 kg / m3;
• size discrepancies - no more than 4 millimeters;
• the amount of phenol-formaldehyde resins is approximately 10 mg for every 100 g of material.

These characteristics are generally accepted for all types of high-quality film faced plywood. It is interesting to note that for the manufacture of thick sheets, fewer veneers are used than for thin ones. At the same time, the 20mm thick slab is being used intensively for the production of modular furniture. And slabs 30 millimeters thick, in turn, are used in works related to exterior and interior decoration.

This definition implies the number of cycles that plywood can withstand in case of reusable use. At this time, there is a conditional division of the material into categories depending on the manufacturer.

• Sheets made in China. Usually, such plywood has low quality characteristics, the formwork can withstand no more than 5-6 cycles.
• Plates produced by the bulk of Russian companies, are considered a good solution in terms of price and durability. Based on the brand, the products can be used from 20 to 50 cycles.This gap is due to the technology used and the equipment used.
• Plywood produced at large domestic factories and imported from European countries (in particular, Finland), is ranked as high quality, which affects its cost. It can withstand up to 100 cycles.

The positive factors of using film faced plywood are:

• moisture resistance;
• high resistance to bending or stretching;
• possibility of reusable use without loss of initial characteristics;
• large sizes of integral sheets;
• high wear resistance.

Minuses:

• high price (in order to save finances, you can resort to renting or purchasing used material);
• toxic fumes of phenol-formaldehyde resins (does not matter in the construction of the formwork).

The companies produce several types of plywood:

• ordinary lined with film;
• glue FC (plywood, urea glue);
• adhesive FSF (plywood, phenol-formaldehyde glue);
• construction.

FC is practiced for interior finishing work or when creating pieces of furniture. For the construction of a foundation, walls or floors, this type is used exclusively when forming a fixed formwork, or if it is used no more than 3-4 cycles.

For the construction of the formwork structure, ordinary, FSF or construction plywood lined with film is used. The choice depends on the type of building being created and the strength of the concrete impact on the formwork walls. Construction plywood is stronger, more durable and more durable. When used correctly, this material can be used many times.

The turnover of sheets coated with film for formwork can reach more than 50 cycles if it is construction plywood, which is considered a good result. The turnover is significantly influenced by the type of wood used in the manufacture of the material and the country of origin. So, solid birch plywood has the best characteristics, followed by poplar and then coniferous timber.

On the Russian market of building materials, you can see the following dimensions of formwork film faced plywood: 6; nine; 12; 15; eighteen; 21; 24 mm thick. To mount the formwork during the construction of concrete mix structures, 18 and 21 mm construction-type sheets are practiced, on the end surfaces of which an acrylic-based varnish preventing wetting is applied. Panels thinner than 18mm have extremely low mortar strength, while 24mm slabs are much more expensive.

Plywood laminated for formwork with dimensions of 2500 × 1250 × 18 mm, 2440 × 1220 × 18 mm, 3000 × 1500 × 18 mm is especially in demand due to its lower price. The surface area of ​​the panels measuring 2440 × 1220 × 18 millimeters is 2.97 m2 with a weight of 35.37 kilograms. They are packed in packs of 33 or 22 pieces. The area of ​​the panels 2500 × 1250 × 18 mm is 3.1 m2, and the weight is approximately 37 kg. A sheet with a thickness of 18 mm and a size of 3000x1500 has a surface area of ​​4.5 m2 and weighs 53 kg.

If you need to purchase plywood for formwork, then when choosing panels, pay special attention to the following criteria.

• Price... A very low price indicates poor product quality, therefore, it is recommended to buy products at bases and in large hardware stores.
• Surface structure. The sheet should be free from defects and destruction. If the materials were stored with violations, then it is likely that there are distortions, which are quite difficult to correct. It is assumed that finishing plywood is usually brown and black.
• Marking... The designations make it possible to find out the key parameters of the material on the spot. The information is printed on the label or etched onto the material itself.
• Grade... The building material is produced in several grades - extra, I-IV. The higher the grade of the formwork material, the more difficult it will be to acquire it, since the minimum price will be quite high. However, at the same time, grade I / II panels will have the highest strength properties and performance parameters. As a result, the building material for the formwork is selected according to the conditions of use and loads.
• Availability of a certificate... The product is related to special, in this regard, the manufacturer must be tested and receive a corresponding certificate. The presence of a document certifying the conformity of the product with the established technical regulations or GOST is the main sign of the proper quality of the product, in addition, the document must be sealed with a genuine seal or a stamp of the organization certifying its authenticity, a photocopy will not work.

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