What is BS EN 317 – Determine swelling of particleboards and fibreboards about?
BS EN 317 focuses on particleboards and fibreboards. The main aim of the BS EN 317 is to provide best industry practices that can help them determine the thickness when subjected to varied environmental conditions.
BS EN 317 specifies a method of determining the swelling in thickness of flat-pressed or drum-pressed particleboards, fibreboards, and cement-bonded particleboards.
Who is BS EN 317 - Determine swelling of particleboards and fibreboards for?
BS EN 317 on particleboards and fibreboards is useful for:
- Particleboards and fibreboards manufacturers
- Product designers
- Wood-based panels installers
- Quality control and testing authorities
Why should you use BS EN 317 - Determine swelling of particleboards and fibreboards?
An inherent feature of wood materials is the variability of their linear dimensions with changes in relative humidity. As roof sheathing or construction materials, wood panels are very often exposed not only to temperature changes, but also to changes in relative humidity; they can also be directly exposed to water. This is why there is a need to investigate the degree of the board deformations and their connection with less desirable mechanical properties or links to production-related factors.
BS EN 317 provides a test to check if the material’s swelling in thickness after immersion in water. This can help to determine if the particleboards and fibreboards maintain their original thickness. BS EN 317 can also help to ensure that your products can sustain the change in environmental conditions. BS EN 317 can help you to design particleboards and fibreboards so that swelling effects are minimized.