Product
Product Quality
Union Wood Works Compressed Blocks adhere to the highest standards of Quality and are thoroughly tested in all Aspects before they leave the factory. Industrial production using state-of-the-art technology guarantees consistently high-quality standards.
Through Online Quality Control and Internal laboratory, we ensure Quality of each and every compressed Block that is delivered.
Quality parameters such as Density, Nail Pull-Out Resistance, Water Absorption, Swelling, Internal Bond (IB) Strength Test, Moisture, and load Bearing Test (Compressive strength) are tested during internal inspections.
| PROPERTIES | TEST STANDARD | UNIT | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | BS EN 323 : 1993 | g/cm3 | 0.61 |
| Moisture | BS EN 322 : 1993 | % | 11.65 |
| Water Absorption Test (at 24 Hours) | ASTM D1037 - 12(2020) | % | 16.03 |
| Water Absorption Test (at 48 Hours) | ASTM D1037 - 12(2020) | % | 23.12 |
| Load Bearing Test (Compressive Strength) | ASTM D143-22 | ||
| Water Swelling (24 Hours) | EN:317 | % | Very Good |
| Nail Extraction, Face | EN:12777-2 | N | 8 |
Product Range
Union Wood Works Compressed Blocks are ideal for pallets of all kinds.
Blocks are available in various standard sizes and can be customized upon request.
Length x Width in mm
|
146x100 |
80x72 |
100x72 |
100x75 |
|
80x80 |
154x100 |
146x80
|
164x80
|
Standard Height available in mm
72/75/78/90/95/100/110/120
MATERIAL ADVANTAGES
- High nail retention
- No Cracking
- No insect infestation
- No mould infestation
- Precise and clean cut
- High pressure stability
- Low susceptibility to repairs
- Retains its shape in changing temperatures.
- Remains dimensionally accurate in all weather conditions
ADVANTAGES COMPARE TO SOLID WOOD
- Recyclable
- No Insect, free fumigation
- Eliminate generation of sawdust and its disposal cost
- Low moisture, No heat treatment required
- High ability of coil nail retention
- Health and environmental protection
- Save wastage and processing time of cutting blocks from raw wood.