Technical information about Apitong, Keruing from TrailerDecking.com
Apitong, Keruing Hardwood Truck Trailer Flooring
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- Scientific Name, Other Names: Dipterocarpus spp, Hagokhak, Panau, Dan, Yang, Eng, Kerunwing, Kruen, Kurjun, Klalar, Lagan, Bagac
- Description: Keruing is the name given to approximately 70 species of Dipterocarpus thoughout Southeast Asia. It is a common specie of wood and has been used for truck trailer components since the 1960's.
- Janka Hardness: 1,270 pounds
- Strength (MOR): 19,900 psi
- Stiffness (MOE): 2,070 1000 psi
- Density (KG/m3): 790
- Tangential Shrinkage: 10.9 %
- Radial Shrinkage: 5.2 %
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- Tree Characteristics:
- Geographic Area: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, Pakistan, India, Burma, Borneo, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Kampuchea
- Color: Heartwood is red brown and very consistent in color. Sapwood is slightly light color.
- Photosensitivity: Yes, darkens with age.
- Luster: Medium
- Grain: Uniform straight grain, slightly interlocking
- Texture: Moderately coarse
- Drying Characteristics: Difficult to dry without minor amounts of checking. Requires pre-drying.
- Working Characteristics: There is a silica and resin in most species of Keruing which require carbide or tungsten tools for best results
- Durability Rating: Medium durability. Not resistant to powder post beetles or termites. Above ground exterior exposure is rated as 7 to 15 years.
- Applications: Truck flooring, industrial components,
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