Kuruoğlu Kerestecilik ve Dış Tic. A.Ş.

PLYWOOD

What is Plywood? Features and Applications

Plywood is a high-strength wooden panel made by layering thin wood veneers at right angles. Its cross-layered structure provides high bending, tensile, and impact resistance, making it suitable for construction, furniture, packaging, and industrial applications.

What is Plywood?

Plywood is engineered wood produced by gluing thin sheets of wood at perpendicular angles. This cross-layered structure ensures uniform strength in all directions. Available in different wood types, glue types, and layer counts, plywood can be produced for interior, moisture-resistant, or waterproof applications.

Applications

Construction: Formwork panels, site flooring, scaffolding platforms
Furniture: Furniture production, display units, store decoration
Packaging: Pallets, crates, protective packaging
Industrial: Machine bases, molds, worktops
Decoration: Wall panels, ceiling cladding
Vehicle Manufacturing: Truck, trailer, wagon flooring

Advantages

High Strength: Cross-layered structure ensures superior bending and impact resistance.
Dimensional Stability: Resistant to temperature and humidity changes.
Easy Processing: Suitable for cutting, drilling, routing, and CNC operations.
Wide Size Options: Standard and custom dimensions available.
Variety of Durability Options: Interior (MR), waterproof (WBP).
Cost-Effective: More economical than solid wood.

Technical Specifications

Wood Types: Beech, Birch, Pine, Poplar, Okoume
Glue Type: MR (Moisture Resistant) / WBP (Waterproof Phenolic)
Layer Count: 3 – 13 depending on thickness
Thickness: 3 mm – 30 mm
Dimensions: 1220x2440 mm (standard), 1525x3050 mm, custom
Quality: A/A – A/B – B/B – C/C
Surface: Sanded / Veneered / Film-faced
Applications: Construction, furniture, packaging, industrial, decoration

Glue Types and Usage

MR: Moisture resistant, suitable for interior furniture, decoration, packaging
WBP: Waterproof, suitable for exterior, wet areas, marine, construction formwork

Quality Options

A/A: Knot-free, homogeneous, smooth, premium projects
A/B: One side A, other minimal defects, furniture/decoration
B/B: Minimal defects both sides, industrial/structural
C/C: Natural defects and patches, packaging/economical applications

Processing & Usage Guidelines

Cutting: Carbide-tipped saw, fine-tooth recommended
Drilling: High-speed drill with backing support to prevent layer separation
Edge Treatment: Seal edges with water-based varnish or edge band
Assembly: Pre-drill, use stainless steel or phosphate-coated screws

Why Kuruoğlu Kerestecilik?

We provide durable and reliable plywood solutions in various wood types, glue types, and quality grades. Suitable for construction, furniture, packaging, and industrial applications.