Particle Board - Comparison of Tropical-mix Wood Particleboard To Rubber-wood Particleboard

Comparison of Tropical-mix Wood Particleboard To Rubber-wood Particleboard

Some current particleboards are manufactured of rubber wood, mainly from Thailand and some regions of Malaysia. Tropical-mix wood accounts for a small percentage of the total production of particleboard in the Asian Region. Tropical-mix wood's main differences with rubber-wood particleboard is its color, strength, moisture resistance and density. Tropical-mix wood particleboard, made from tropical timber residues and wood waste, is considered superior to rubber-wood particleboard because of its higher bending strength. Tropical-mix wood also has a higher degree of moisture resistance than rubber wood. Another factor in the wood's moisture resistance is the choice of glue used for manufacturing. High moisture/humidity resistance will greatly reduce the chance of mold growing on the particleboard, and is desirable in conditions where the humidity level is slightly higher than usual (without direct exposure to any form of liquid.)

Tropical-mix wood furniture reduces wear and tear of furniture, including common issues such as dented edges after minor collision, and chipping of the sides (which rubber wood particle boards are prone to). Tropical-mix wood particleboard has strengths comparable to MDF, however at a fraction of the cost. Therefore it is widely used and gaining popularity in the demanding market. Tropical-mix wood particleboard is usually heavier in weight due to its difference in raw material and has a higher density. Rubber wood has a bright yellowish look with black dots due to the color of the rubber wood, while tropical-mix wood has a consistent light brown finish. Both products can be used for lamination purposes, furniture making, speaker boxes, and other applications.