What is marine plywood

Marine plywood, or sea plywood, is widely known as a specialize plywood for outdoor usage with the ability to withstand water, harsh weather. This product line is commonly used by a lot of manufacturers due to its popularity, versatility, and superior quality. In this article, let’s explore the characteristics of the Marine plywood line with AMC Vietnam.

1. The origin

Using plywood for interior furnitures has been around for a long time, since it was patented in the mid-1850s. The role of plywood became increasingly important and peaked during World War II when the United States applied plywood in the production of tents, boat building, gliders, rescue boats, and more. The types of plywood used also have higher requirements for resistance to seawater as well as long-lasting water resistance. Therefore, the demand for a type of plywood with such features has been realized through the Marine plywood line. The name of this line of plywood was given based on its original purpose: to serve the United States Navy.

2. Common characteristics

Nowadays, with the current states of technology, marine plywood can be manufactured easily. Developed countries have also established their own standards for evaluating the quality of Marine plywood products. Over time, users can easily become confused and find it difficult to distinguish which type of plywood they need. This stems from manufacturers concealing information, as well as the differences in evaluation standards between countries.

There are 3 main characteristics for Marine plywood, which is:

• Waterproof

Waterproof makes Marine plywood stand out from other products lines.This products has to interact directly with sea water or or continuous changes in weather conditions make the requirement for waterproof products become stricter, harder to achieve and becomes the most important aspect for this plywood. Therefore, the type of adhesive used for production must be waterproof, and moreover, the adhesive must be compatible with the wood used for the panels to achieve the best adhesion. AMC Vietnam is excelling in this aspect with its Marine-grade product lines, which can withstand boiling in water for up to 100 hours,

• Prevent edge losing

This is an important aspect that can see with your naked eyes to judge the quality of the plywood to determine whether it is a Marine-grade product or not. This can be explained as follows: The gaps will significantly weaken the board; and more alarmingly, they will create a pathway for seawater to penetrate the board and gradually destroy it from the inside. Therefore, the requirement for input materials is that the wood sheets must be selectively chosen and processed to minimize edge holes. Similar to the products that AMC is currently producing: the filler material used must be grade A, dried to ensure the final product achieves the best quality.

• Good surface

The surface of Marine plywood products must be truly good, as all technical factors or, more broadly, product quality will be fully reflected on the surface. As long as there is any issue that is not handled well, it will be detected, such as horizontal line defects on the surface of the panel, dent marks, or traces of staples, and blisters that occur during the pressing process.

3. Applications

Marine plywood is an excellent choice for manufacturers who require water resistance and strength on their future products. Typical examples include interior details on ships and boats; outdoor furniture products that are frequently exposed to the elements.

With the high durability and superior water resistance, marine plywood can be used Marine plywood can be used for various types of furniture in high-humidity areas that come into direct or indirect interaction with water. For example, kitchens, bathrooms, balconies,… Coastal countries also prefer this product line due to the hot and humid climate and the impact of salt spray.

4. Whre should you buy your plywood?

As we mentioned above, marine plywood is produced by many manufacturers. However, due to the numerous standards from different countries, buyers who do not truly understand the goods will easily purchase the wrong type of product and fail to meet the final usage requirements.

Currently, AMC Vietnam has been producing waterproof and load-bearing plywood products based on standards from advanced countries such as Japan, India, and Europe. With nearly 20 years of experience in production and export. AMC proudly leads in plywood quality in Vietnam. To demonstrate the quality of the products being manufactured, we are ready to send product samples along with the test results of the products you desire.

With AMC Vietnam, quality is the top priority that creates brand and credibility in the plywood industry. Feel free to contact us immediately for the fastest and free consultation on our products!