Characteristics and use of thin plywood

During construction and repair work, various sheet materials are often used, among which plywood is the most popular. It remains in demand for many decades, even despite the fact that new materials appear on the modern market.

In this article, we will tell you in detail about thin plywood, its features, types, sizes and, of course, areas of application.

Thin sheet plywood is used in the process of sheathing the frame of a building or installing flooring. It is irreplaceable in the field of aircraft modeling, finishing processes.

Like any other building material, plywood is manufactured according to government regulations and standards. Its technical characteristics, operating and testing rules are stipulated in GOST 30427, GOST 7016, GOST 9462, GOST 3916.1 - 96.

Thin plywood made from quality veneer is characterized by:

• strength;
• wear resistance and corrosion resistance;
• high coefficient of flexural strength in different directions;
• long service life;
• the absence of harmful substances, for example, in the impregnation with which each layer of veneer is treated;
• aesthetic appearance;
• high level of thermal conductivity;
• environmental friendliness;
• resistance to temperature extremes;
• moisture resistance.

This is a versatile product, the physical and technical parameters of which are quite high.

According to the above government building codes, there are several types and classifications of thin plywood.

By grade. In total, today there are 5 varieties. Of course, the higher it is, the better the material is, and the higher its price. The fifth grade is considered elite, it belongs to category E.

By veneer texture. This criterion denotes the type of wood from which veneer is made - the main material for the production of plywood. The best product is made of coniferous trees or birch veneer.

By surface treatment technique.

There are several ways to sand the plywood surface, which are used in the production process:

• the product can be sanded on one side and designated Ш1;
• grinding was performed on both sides - Ш2;
• without grinding - NSh;
• the surface of the product is polished and laminated - FOF.

By the number of layers. Thin plywood can be three-layer, four-layer or multi-layer.

Of course, each of the parameters is important when choosing a product. But as for the number of layers, this indicator is only a geometric value, which in no way affects the mechanical strength and moisture resistance of the material.

Thin plywood on the construction market is divided into two groups.

Construction. This group includes brands FK and FSK. The thickness of the products is from 3 to 40 mm, but these are the most popular.

• 4 mm - there are two types: polished and unpolished. Made from various types of wood. Such material is used mainly for front decoration and the manufacture of furniture cases.
• 3 mm - characterized by a high coefficient of flexibility, sufficiently strong and elastic. It is used for the manufacture of souvenirs, as well as in the production of sandwich panels for floor and wall coverings.

Aviation. This material is BP-A, BP-V, BS-1, BPS-1V. The thickness of the sheet can be the smallest - from 0.4 to 0.6 mm. This plywood is widely used in various industries. It is characterized by flexibility, smooth and durable surface. It is quite easy to work with this material, and the physical and technical parameters allow it to be used in such areas as aircraft and mechanical engineering, instrument making, the manufacture of musical instruments, etc.

Today, many construction companies are engaged in the production of thin plywood sheets, so if you have a need for a product up to 1 mm thick, you can make an individual order.

Today, everything that is possible is made from sheets of thin plywood. It is widely used in various fields of activity, both in production and in everyday life.

• In the process of making souvenirs.
• In the field of instrumentation.
• For the restoration of parquet.
• For modeling. Very often, sketches, reduced copies of various buildings and structures are created from this material. This means that the material is irreplaceable in the architectural and design field.
• For the manufacture of musical instruments.
• In the furniture industry - for the upholstery of cabinets, pedestals, sofas and other elements.
• Many designers use thin plywood to bring their creative ideas to life. It is a material for interior and exterior decoration.
• For packing fragile goods during transportation.

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