suojalastut

Suojalastut, also known as chipboard or particleboard, is a wood-based panel product manufactured from wood chips, shavings, and sawdust, bonded together with synthetic resins or adhesives. These raw materials are typically byproducts of the lumber industry or from sustainably managed forests. The wood particles are mixed with the binder and then pressed into sheets under heat and pressure. This process results in a dense, rigid panel with a relatively smooth surface.

The manufacturing process of suojalastut involves several stages, including particle preparation, mixing with adhesive, pressing, and finishing. The size and type of wood particles, as well as the type of adhesive used, can be varied to produce boards with different properties and densities. Common adhesives include urea-formaldehyde (UF) and phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resins. After pressing, the panels are cooled, trimmed to size, and often sanded to achieve a uniform surface.

Suojalastut is widely used in the furniture industry as a core material for cabinet construction, shelves, and tabletops, often laminated with decorative papers, veneers, or plastic laminates to provide a finished surface. It is also utilized in construction for subflooring, wall sheathing, and partitions, particularly where a cost-effective and stable material is required. Due to its homogeneous structure, it is less prone to warping and splitting compared to solid wood. However, it can be susceptible to moisture damage if not properly sealed or protected. Its production is generally considered more resource-efficient than solid wood due to the utilization of smaller wood pieces and waste materials.