Densified Film Face Shuttering Ply IS: 4990

Prince film faced shuttering plywood is manufactured from veneers of well-selected and strong hardwoods. It is bonded with high-quality liquid phenol-formaldehyde synthetic resins manufactured at resin plant confirming to IS.848:1974 pressed with thermal setting hot press and treated with special quality preservatives. This unique process makes it ideally suitable for nailing, screw holding, heat resistance and hardness property to bear the toughest conditions. This product has a strong load-bearing capacity, which prevents swelling during shuttering works. It is manufactured as per the guidelines of IS: 4990 - 1993.

Advantages :

• With a sturdy body, It handles a load of concrete quite well.
• Gives the maximum number of repetitions.
• This plywood withstands the corrosive action of cement, water, sunlight, and other external conditions.
• It is easy to maintain. With simple cleaning, drying & storing, it gets ready for the next session.

Available in 30kg, 34kg, 36kg, 38kg and higher weights as per requirement.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (IS: 4990)
Sr. No.	TEST	ISI REQUIREMENT	Observed Value
1	Moisture Content	5% - 15%	8%
2	Glue Sheer Strength	Min. Ind. 1100 N	1310 N
	(Dry State)	Min. Avg 1350 N	1520 N
	Adhesion to Plies	Minimum Pass Standard	Excellent
3	Glue Sheer Strength	Min. Ind. 800 N	1060 N
	(After 72 Hrs. Boiling)	Min. Avg 1000 N	1250 N
	Adhesion to Plies	Minimum Pass Standard	Excellent
4	Mycological Test	No Sign of Separation	No Separation
	Glue Sheer Strength	Min. Ind. 800 N	1060 N
		Min. Avg 1000 N	1250 N
5	Tensile Strength
	Along The Grain -	32.5 N / sq. mm	46.5 N / sq. mm
	Across The Grain -	22.5 N / sq. mm	32.2 N / sq. mm
	Sum of The Tensile Strength	60.0 N / sq. mm	84.7 N / sq. mm
6	Static Bending Strength
	Modulus of Elasticity
	- Along The Grain	8000 N / sq. mm	9100 N / sq. mm
	- Across The Grain	4000 N / sq. mm	4320 N / sq. mm

Advantages of Using Prince Shuttering Ply :

• It gives a number of repetitions.
• It providesa smooth surface to concrete formwork.
• It is economical in ratio to its number of uses.
• It can be used in making furniture after the complete use of shuttering.

Tips to Get The Maximum Use of Prince Shuttering Ply :

• Do not drag or drop from a height.
• Stack on a flat surface.
• Clean both side surfaces after use.
• Apply mold oil after 3-4 uses.
• Use sealant on cut edges.
• Usea minimum of nails.
• Use putty in the nail holes.