
Form Basic
Specifications
Basic Specifications
- Grade
- AA GradePremium AA-grade panel with high-quality veneers throughout all layers. Minimal defects, uniform composition, and superior structural integrity for high-performance formwork and demanding construction applications.Premium AA-grade panel with high-quality veneers throughout all layers. Minimal defects, uniform composition, and superior structural integrity for high-performance formwork and demanding construction applications.
- Color
- Dark BrownDeep brown coloring characteristic of phenolic resin-treated or film-faced surfaces on formwork and industrial plywood panels.Deep brown coloring characteristic of phenolic resin-treated or film-faced surfaces on formwork and industrial plywood panels.
- Application
- FormworkConcrete forming and shuttering panels engineered to withstand repeated pours, chemical exposure, and high moisture on construction sites. Formwork plywood features overlay surfaces (phenolic, HDO, or MDO) for smooth concrete finishes and extended reuse life.Concrete forming and shuttering panels engineered to withstand repeated pours, chemical exposure, and high moisture on construction sites. Formwork plywood features overlay surfaces (phenolic, HDO, or MDO) for smooth concrete finishes and extended reuse life.
- Back
- Phenolic Surface Film - High-gsm Standard 165 gsmStandard 165 g/m² phenolic film on the back surface. Provides enhanced moisture resistance and dimensional stability for formwork panels requiring balanced face-and-back protection during repeated concrete pours.Standard 165 g/m² phenolic film on the back surface. Provides enhanced moisture resistance and dimensional stability for formwork panels requiring balanced face-and-back protection during repeated concrete pours.
- Back Color
- Dark BrownSolid dark brown back finish characteristic of phenolic resin-treated surfaces. Indicates good moisture resistance and chemical durability on the back panel.Solid dark brown back finish characteristic of phenolic resin-treated surfaces. Indicates good moisture resistance and chemical durability on the back panel.
- Core Grade
- AA GradeCore veneers all graded AA with minimal defects, tight joints, and uniform density. Delivers superior internal bonding strength and consistent panel performance under structural load.Core veneers all graded AA with minimal defects, tight joints, and uniform density. Delivers superior internal bonding strength and consistent panel performance under structural load.
- Face
- Phenolic Surface Film - High-gsm Standard 165 gsmStandard-grade phenolic resin film at 165 g/m². Offers dependable moisture resistance and surface durability for mid-range formwork applications with 10–15 reuse cycles at a competitive price point.Standard-grade phenolic resin film at 165 g/m². Offers dependable moisture resistance and surface durability for mid-range formwork applications with 10–15 reuse cycles at a competitive price point.
- Face Color
- Dark BrownDeep brown face finish indicating phenolic film or high-density overlay treatment. The standard appearance for formwork and industrial-grade plywood panels.Deep brown face finish indicating phenolic film or high-density overlay treatment. The standard appearance for formwork and industrial-grade plywood panels.
- Glue
- WBP Melamine StandardWater Boil Proof melamine-based adhesive at standard grade. Provides excellent moisture resistance with lighter-colored glue lines than phenolic resin, suitable for exterior-rated and formwork plywood applications.Water Boil Proof melamine-based adhesive at standard grade. Provides excellent moisture resistance with lighter-colored glue lines than phenolic resin, suitable for exterior-rated and formwork plywood applications.
- Maximum Repetition
- 10
- Moisture Content (%)
- 12
- Wood Species
- AcaciaAcacia mangium — fast-growing tropical plantation hardwood with density of 580–600 kg/m³. Offers good structural strength, natural durability, and excellent cost-effectiveness. Widely used for plywood cores across Southeast Asian manufacturing.Acacia mangium — fast-growing tropical plantation hardwood with density of 580–600 kg/m³. Offers good structural strength, natural durability, and excellent cost-effectiveness. Widely used for plywood cores across Southeast Asian manufacturing.EucalyptusEucalyptus plantation hardwood with high density (650–750 kg/m³), tight grain, and superior structural rigidity. Excellent dimensional stability and moisture resistance — the closest tropical species to Baltic Birch in performance characteristics.Eucalyptus plantation hardwood with high density (650–750 kg/m³), tight grain, and superior structural rigidity. Excellent dimensional stability and moisture resistance — the closest tropical species to Baltic Birch in performance characteristics.
Dimensions
- Thickness Tolerance (mm)
- According to EN315: +0.74 / -0.94
- Width & Length Tolerances (mm)
- 1mm per 1 meter
Mechanical Properties
- Bending Stiffness Across Grain (N/mm2)
- 2.5
- Bending Stiffness Along Grain (N/mm2)
- 3
- Bonding Strength (N/mm2)
- 1
- Mean Modulus of Elasticity (Across Grain) (N/mm2)
- 3000
- Mean Modulus of Elasticity (Along Grain) (N/mm2)
- 5000
- Min Bending Strength (Across Grain) (N/mm2)
- 30
- Min Bending Strength (Along Grain) (N/mm2)
- 45
- Shear Strength Across Grain (N/mm2)
- 2
- Shear Strength Along Grain (N/mm2)
- 2.2
Physical Properties
- Moisture Content (%)
- 12
- Thickness Swelling (%)
- 8
Chemical Properties
- Formaldehyde Emissions
- E2Formaldehyde emission class E2 (≤5.0 mg/L). Suitable for exterior, well-ventilated, or short-term applications such as construction formwork where panels are not used in enclosed living spaces.Formaldehyde emission class E2 (≤5.0 mg/L). Suitable for exterior, well-ventilated, or short-term applications such as construction formwork where panels are not used in enclosed living spaces.
- Applicable Certifications
- ISO9001 CertificationInternational quality management system standard. Certifies that manufacturing processes follow documented procedures for consistent product quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction across all production batches.International quality management system standard. Certifies that manufacturing processes follow documented procedures for consistent product quality, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction across all production batches.EN13986 CE MarkingEuropean harmonised standard EN 13986 for wood-based panels in construction. CE Marking certifies compliance with EU requirements for structural performance, formaldehyde emissions, and fire reaction under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).European harmonised standard EN 13986 for wood-based panels in construction. CE Marking certifies compliance with EU requirements for structural performance, formaldehyde emissions, and fire reaction under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR).FSC COC CertificationForest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody certification. Verifies the wood originates from responsibly managed forests and is tracked through every stage of the supply chain from forest to final product, supporting sustainable forestry practices.Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody certification. Verifies the wood originates from responsibly managed forests and is tracked through every stage of the supply chain from forest to final product, supporting sustainable forestry practices.
Packaging
- Product Packaging
- 9 image(s)
What Our Buyers Say
“Dependable workhorse for residential projects”
Form Basic is our go-to formwork panel for residential construction in Yangon and Mandalay. The price point works for our market and the quality is consistent shipment to shipment. We have ordered 8 containers over the past year with no quality issues.
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