- Type: Made from fine wood fibers mixed with synthetic resin adhesives to create a dense, uniform engineered wood panel.
- Core Material: Refined wood fibers + resin binders + optional additives (e.g., moisture-resistant, fire-retardant, or anti-fungal agents).
- Manufacturing: Produced by breaking down wood into fine fibers, blending them with resin binders (and optional additives), then hot-pressing the mixture under high temperature and pressure to form smooth, stable sheets.
- Layers / Construction: Homogeneous fiber panel.
- Adhesive Type: Urea-formaldehyde (mostly).
- Thickness Range: Typically come in thicknesses ranging from (2 mm – 40 mm), with the most common commercial sizes being (6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 25 mm). Specialty manufacturers may produce extra-thin panels (as low as 1.8 mm for lamination or backing) and extra-thick panels (up to 50 mm) for heavy-duty applications, but (6 – 30 mm) is the standard range for most uses.
- Dimensions Available: 1220 × 2440 mm (Standard), 1525 × 3050 mm, 1525 × 3660 mm / Other variations sometimes available: 1830 × 3660 mm, 2070 × 2800 mm, 1220 × 3050 mm.
- Density: ~650 – 800 kg/m³ (most common: 700 – 750 kg/m³) / Denser and stronger than LDF, smooth surface.
- Moisture Resistance (MR): Low (MR MDF available).
- MR MDF: Manufactured with moisture-resistant resins and wax additives, providing improved resistance to humidity and occasional moisture, making it suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, and interior areas with moderate dampness.
- Fire Rating: Class C (FR grades available).
- Formaldehyde Emissions: E2, E1, CARB II.
- Janka Hardness: ~700 lbf.
- Modulus of Elasticity (MOE): ~2500 – 4500 MPa.
- Modulus of Rupture (MOR): ~25 – 40 MPa.
- Dimensional Stability: Moderate (can swell with moisture).
- Surface Finish: Smooth, paint-grade.
- Color / Appearance: Uniform brown/tan.
- Durability: Durable boards, though less durable than solid natural wood, and lower in strength compared to other panels such as HDF.
- Mechanical Properties: Good strength and very easy to cut and machine.
- Stability: Resistant to warping, swelling, or shrinking caused by humidity changes.
- Water Resistant: Not naturally water resistant.
- Workability: Excellent.
- Screw Holding Strength: Moderate.
- Edge Integrity: Can chip or swell.
- Eco Certification: FSC, CARB.
- Estimated Prices: Around ~US $400 – $800+ Per m³ / Final prices depend on raw material quality, board density and thickness, surface treatments, manufacturing technology, customization, regional costs, logistics, market demand, environmental standards, brand reputation, and order volume.
- Use Cases: Commonly used in furniture manufacturing for shelves, tables, wardrobes, and cabinets (especially when painted or laminated), as well as for cabinet doors and panels, interior moldings and trim, wall paneling and decorative panels, partitions and room dividers, speaker boxes and enclosures, and as a substrate for veneers or laminates.
