PHENOLIC BOARD
GENERAL INFORMATION
| PRODUCT TYPE | CYCLES | IDEAL FOR: |
|---|---|---|
| 18 MM SILVER | 3-6 | 4-6 STORY GENERAL PURPOSE BUILDINGS, WHERE PROJECT ECONOMICS ARE PARAMOUNT |
| 12 MM GOLD | 6-8 | RELIABLE GENERAL USE PHENOLIC BOARD WITH TRUSTED PERFORMANCE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS |
| 18 MM GOLD | 8-12 | RELIABLE GENERAL USE PHENOLIC BOARD WITH TRUSTED PERFORMANCE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS |
| 18 MM PRO | 12+ | HIGH RISE BUILDINGS AND LARGE PROJECTS WHERE REPEATED CYCLES ARE CRITICAL |
Possible frequency of use depends on many factors acting on the formwork panel. Homestead Trading provides free training and a user guide outlining best site practices to extend the service life of customer formwork panels. Given recommended conditions of use and correct handling, guide use cycle ranges are routinely achieved.
TEST CERTIFICATIONS
| # | TEST ITEM | TEST DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bending Strength and Modulus of Elasticity (Mechanical Strength) | Evaluation of Mechanical Strength |
| 2 | Bonding Quality (Boil Proof Testing) | Homestead Group Formwork panels are tested and certified to the following EN 314-2:1993 pre-treatments: "5.1.1 Immersion for 24 hours in water at 20 degrees Celsius (+/- 3 degrees); 5.1.2 Immersion for 6 hours in boiling water, followed by cooling water at 20 degrees Celsius (+/- 3 degrees) for at least 1 hour." |
| 3 | Determination of swelling in thickness after immersion in water | Evaluation of product resistance to moisture penetration; this is done by measuring the thickness of the test specimen before and after immersion in 20 degrees Celsius (+/- 3 degrees) water for 24 hours |
| 4 | Internal Bonding Strength (Determination of tensile strength perpendicular to the plane of the board) | Evaluation of internal glue strength |
| 5 | Moisture Content | Plywood moisture content is ideally between 5-15%. Less than 5% leads to brittle material that easily delaminates, higher moisture content provides for decreased material strength |
| 6 | Density | |
| 7 | Splintering Resistance - Resistance to Axial Withdrawal of Screws | This test is important to ensure that the plywood form does not splinter easily |
