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What is film faced plywood?

Film faced plywood, also known as shuttering plywood, formwork plywood, construction plywood or concrete form plywood. It is a type of engineered wood product with one or both faces coated with a smooth, glossy film to prevent adhesion. At the HG factory, this film is typically made from 100% WBP Phenolic, providing maximum water and corrosion resistance.

Thanks to these outstanding features, film faced plywood is highly used in construction for concrete formwork, boat decking, and even sofa frames. We combine high-quality core veneer and edge-sealing paint to bring high repeated usage while ensuring absolute durability for industrial construction applications.

18mm brown film faced shuttering plywood for concrete construction by hg plywood

Specifications

Here are the specifications of the packing plywood from HG Plywood factory:

Size: 1220*2440 mm (4*8 ft)
Thickness: 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm
Thickness tolerances: ± 0.5mm
Grade: A/A
Face/Back: Film: Stora enso, brown
Core: Mixhardwood (rubber, acacia, eucalyptus)
Glue: 100% WBP (Water Boiled Proof) – Phenolic
Humidity: 12-15%
Moisture absorption: 9.7%.
Density: ≥ 650kg/m3
Hot press: Two time
Cold press: One time
Reuse: 8 - 10 times
Screw holding force: 148.0 N/mm2.
Swelling of the thickness soaked in water for 24 hours: 2.1%.
The force of pressing the board: about 100 – 120 tons/m2.
Country of origin: Vietnam
Min.Order Quantity: 1*40HC container
Packing standard: 20ft Container : 21m³ (16 pallets)/40ft Container: 49 m³ (18 pallets)
Payment terms: T/T or L/C
Port of loading: Haiphong – Vietnam
Delivery Detail: We always strive to deliver as quickly as possible, however, the specific delivery time may vary depending on the exact location of the customer

Product image

Below are some images of film-faced plywood from HG Plywood. If possible, we invite you to visit our factory directly for a better assessment and experience.

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The production process

The film faced plywood production process has 3 main stages, which are:

Stage 1: Wood harvesting

Selecting appropriate trees (conifers or broadleaf). After cutting off the branches and leaves with a cutter, the wooden logs are collected and delivered to the processing facility.

Stage 2: Wood treatment

The wooden body is immersed in water for a specific period of time. This helps balance moisture and soften the wood grain, making it easier for the peeling machine to cut it into various accurate sizes.

Stage 3: Plywood production

Step 1: Peel and cut the wood log into pieces according to the specific required size.

Step 2: Create thin wooden veneers using the rotary peeling machine.

Step 3: Trim edges and classify the thin wood veneers according to standard specifications.

Step 4: Place the veneers into the dryer to reach the ideal standard moisture content.

Step 5: Apply optical scanning technology to identify and remove any defects on the veneer panels.

Step 6: After surface cleaning and double-sided glue rolling, stack the boards on top of one another (cross-graining) to achieve the required thickness.

Step 7: The board is cold-pressed to flatten the core and ensure the glue is evenly distributed.

Step 8: Heat and press the board under extreme heat and standard pressure to tightly bond the thin wood panels into a solid block.

Step 9: After hot pressing and cooling, the plywood goes through the trimming and sanding machine to remove edges and smooth both surfaces.

Step 10: Phenolic film coating
Following edge cutting and sanding, the wooden boards are hot-pressed with premium water-resistant Phenolic film.

Step 11: Edge sealing and painting
To prevent water from penetrating through the edges, all four edges of the board are painted with specialized waterproof edge-sealing paint.

Step 12: Quality inspection & packaging
After completion, the QC team evaluates the finished products. Standard plywood is packed with straps according to export specifications and ready for shipment.

Quality Test Evidence

We don't just talk about quality; we prove it. HG Plywood's 100% WBP Phenolic film faced plywood easily passes rigorous boiling tests (72 hours boiling in water) without delamination. This ensures maximum moisture resistance and durability for multiple reuses in extreme construction environments.

72h boiling test wbp phenolic film faced plywood

Q&A with the Engineers (FAQ)

Why are the edges of HG Plywood painted with specialized water-resistant paint?
We use special waterproof edge-sealing paint to completely seal all 4 edge sides. This crucially prevents cement mortar from penetrating the core during concrete pouring, thereby doubling the lifespan and repeated usage of the formwork plywood.
How many times can the film faced shuttering plywood be reused?
Depending on the storage process and dismantling techniques on-site, our premium WBP Phenolic film faced plywood can be repeatedly used 8 to 10 times, bringing tremendous cost-saving margins for building contractors.
Why do you use Stora Enso film?
Stora Enso is a globally recognized Swedish brand. Their high-quality film not only provides an incredibly smooth and glossy surface for perfectly shaped concrete finishes but also highly resists alkaline corrosion from cement.

Practical Applications

  • Concrete formwork: HG Plywood's film-faced plywood is the "golden" solution for concrete pouring. The glossy smooth film surface allows the concrete block to peel off easily, resulting in a perfectly flat surface without the need for re-plastering.
  • Industrial construction: An indispensable foundation material for load-bearing structural items such as the installation of columns, beams, and slabs in both massive commercial projects and industrial factories.
  • Boat decking: With excellent water-resistant properties and impressive load-bearing capacity, HG's film-faced plywood is widely trusted for boat decks or damp-proof cabin areas in shipbuilding and repairing.