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HARDPRESSED HARDBOARD [1 record]

Record 1 1998-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reconstituted-Wood Products
  • Wood Products
CONT

Hardboard : A homogeneous, thin fiberboard having a density [not less than] 30 lb/ft³... Several grades are commonly differentiated according to density, e. g. in the United Kingdom(a) Medium(=semi) of density 30-50 lb/ft³; it may have either a matt or a glossy face.(b) Standard(=hardpressed) of density [superior to] 55 lb/ft³.(c) Super(=tempered) : standard hardboard of density [superior to] 60 lb/ft³ and further treated during manufacture to increase its breaking strength and water-absorption resistance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bois reconstitués
  • Produits du bois
DEF

En Grande-Bretagne, dénomination des panneaux de fibres dont la densité est de dureté moyenne, par opposition aux panneaux de type «medium» (tendre) et «super» (forte densité).

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