MECHWOOD v/s. Natural Wood

Properties MECHWOOD Natural Wood (1st Grade)
Moisture content 1.01% Normally between 5 -15 %
Density 875 – 1000 Kg / m3 600 – 1000 Kg / m3
Screw holding strength edge 2200 N 1396 N
Screw holding strength face 2720 N 1426 N
Ultimate tensile strength 36.72 N/mm2 32.5 N/mm2
Flexural modulus of elasticity 7795 N/mm2 6700 N/mm2
Flexural strength Modulus of rapture 96.81 N/mm2 45 N/mm2
Nail holding strength (Face) 760 N -
Nail holding strength (Face) 640 N -
Compressive strength 38.04 N/mm2 -
Glue shear strength (dry) 4280 N 1350 N
BWR glue shear strength (wet) 2520 N 1000 N
BWR adhesion of plies (wet) PASS GRADE -
BWR resistance % swelling (thickness) 3.54 % -
Impact resistance test (Drop ht = 100 cms) NO INDENTATION -
Ageing test / resistance to dry heat RATING 4 -