SAPELLY (SAPELE) K.D.

PERFORMANCE:

Works quite well with hand and mechanical tools, but the interlaced grain is often problematic in brushing and molding, and a reduction of 15 ° cut angle is needed to get a good finish. It takes well screws and nails, glues satisfactorily, and takes excellent polishing. The heartwood is moderately durable. Resistance to termites The attack is variable. Albura prone to attack from the dust pole beetle. Duren-resistant, moderately resistant sapling Half a fiexion and shredding resistors, not recommended for steam bending.

MAIN USES:  

It is widely used for doors, coatings, fine interior cabinetmaking, moldings, kitchen cabinets and, somewhat, on floors. It is also used in certain specialized applications such as musical instruments and ship interiors.

Quality- FAS

Specific gravity (12% CH)-0.50

Medium Weight (12% CH)-670 kg/m3

Average volume contraction (From green wood to 6% CH)-4.8%

Break module- 109.9 MPa

Modulus of elasticity- 12.04 MPa

Resistance to compression (Parallel fiber)-60.4 MPa

Hardness- 3.9 N