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Industry Standards Voluntary Product Standard PS 1-19- updated Aug 31, 2021

Voluntary Product Standard PS 1-19Structural PlywoodDecember 2019U.S. Department of CommerceWilbur L. Ross, Jr., SecretaryNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyWalter Copan, NIST Director and Undersecretary of Commerce forStandards and TechnologyCertain commercial entities, equipment, or materials may be identified in thisdocument in order to describe an experimental procedure or concept adequately.Such identification is not intended to imply recommendation or endorsement by theNational …

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Plywood Manufacturing Process

Plywood Manufacturing ProcessMike RussellPlywood Managermrussell@tpinspection.comRaw Material:A large variety of species can be used to make plywood to theapplicable standards. Forest types vary throughout North andSouth America. Species have been grouped into classes, and thisinformation may be needed on the TP Stamp.Log Yard Stock:A certain volume of log yard stock is needed to keepthe veneer species and quality distribution consistent.Log Storage:Depending …

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Plywood (PS1 / PS2 (US) CSA (Canada) JAS (Japan) and AS/NZS (Australian/New Zealand) Oriented Strand Board (OSB) – PS2( US) CSA O325 (Canada) and JAS (Japan) Wood Panel Siding ANSI/APA PRP 210-2014 Particleboard ANSI A208.1 (US) Medium-density fiberboard(MDF) โ€“ ANSI A208.2 (US) Hardwood Plywood ANSI A135.4 Hardwood and Decorative Plywood ANSI/HP-2004

Timber Products Inspection offers programs for: https://www.tpinspection.com/auditing-services/panels/wood-panels-auditing Plywood (PS1 / PS2 (US) CSA (Canada) JAS (Japan) and AS/NZS (Australian/New Zealand)Oriented Strand Board (OSB) – PS2( US) CSA O325 (Canada) and JAS (Japan)Wood Panel Siding ANSI/APA PRP 210-2014Particleboard ANSI A208.1 (US)Medium-density fiberboard(MDF) โ€“ ANSI A208.2 (US)Hardwood Plywood ANSI A135.4Hardwood and Decorative Plywood ANSI/HP-2004For further information please email us or contact our …

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