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FSC Forest Stewardship Council

Chain of Custody certification is important for our future, We at Multirack and all our suppliers only source timber that meets this standard. It demonstrates the importance we place on the responsible management of forests that supply our company. By customers choosing our products, they are supporting responsibly managed timber harvesting and processing, which is vital for the future of the Worlds forestry and wood product resources.

For more information go to this web site https://au.fsc.org/en-au

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Plywood Weight

Plywood will vary in weight depending on the timber used to manufacture it.

This list gives you a general guide to the weight of a 2400mm x 1200mm or 2440mm x 1220mm size sheet

3.6mm 5 to 7Kg

9.0mm 13 to 17Kg

15mm 21 to 28Kg

18mm 26 to 34Kg

21mm 30 to 39Kg

6.0mm 8 to 11Kg

12mm 17 to 23Kg

17mm 24 to 32Kg

19mm 27 to 36Kg

25mm 36 to 46Kg

Marine Plywood

Marine Plywood British Standard BS 1088

BS1088 plywood is a specialised type of marine-grade plywood that is renowned for its exceptional durability and water-resistance, key attributes of this plywood make it an ideal choice for boat flooring, outdoor construction and other applications where exposure to the elements is a constant concern.
High Quality Marine Plywood British Standard BS 1088 available at Multi Rack
High Quality Marine Plywood Australian Standard AS2272 available at Multi Rack

Marine Plywood Australian Standard AS2272

The “AS2272” designation refers to the Australian Standard that governs the manufacturing and performance requirements for this specific grade of plywood, ensuring consistent quality and reliability. In addition to its structural properties AS2272 plywood boasts a smooth, uniform surface that is well-suited for a variety of finishing techniques, making it the perfect choice for high -end cabinetry.

Film Face Ply with WBP Glue

Multi Rack stocks a range of Film Face plywood (similar to Formply) It is made from Eucalyptus Timber for the core and with WBP glue with a Black Film Face overlay.

Sheet Size 2440 x 1220mm depending on availability or 2400 x 1200mm

Thicknesses 12, 17, 25mm

Film Face Plywood is produced to deliver a maintenance free surface, making it a versatile, ready to use surface that is easy to clean. This ply material is composed of a hardwood core, WBP glue and a black overlay finish. This product is also ideal for cement applications where F14 structural strength is not required.

High Quality Film Face Ply with WBP Glue available at Multi Rack

Many people will call this Formply, but it can only be called Formply when it has been stress graded, and will be stamped with a PAA or EWPAA stamp.

NOTE : Formply is NOT Marine ply.

Formply is normally made with pine timber and interior or water resistant glue. Our ply is made using Eucalyptus timber and WBP glue.

For the technical people:

Formply, due to its short life as a structural member as concrete formwork, may be manufactured to either the structural plywood Standard AS/NZS2269 with Type A bond glue and B grade or better faces on two sides, or bonded with Type B water resistant glue to Australian Standard AS/NZS2271 or with interior Type C glue bond to AS/NZS2270 and B grade or better faces both sides.

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Exterior Plywood

We have in stock high quality plywood rated by the PAA (Plywood Association of Australia) for Exterior use. Many people buy it for boat and trailer floors, and it has a very good finish making it also good for making furniture. (other stores in Mackay sell ply called “Marine AA” and “Marine Ply” which is a lower grade type of ply in my opinion, and it does not meet AS2271)

Size 2440 x 1220mm

Thicknesses are 3.6mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 15mm, 18mm check in-store to see what is currently available

Because it is made to the PAA standards you can be confident of its quality.

For the technical people — This Ply meets the PAA standard and the Australian Standard AS2271 for Exterior Ply, with ‘A’ bond Marine Glue. It is manufactured from hardwood eucalyptus timber.

Large Size Plywood

The standard size ply sheets are 2400 x 1200 and 2440 x 1220, but we can also get oversize or Jumbo sheets with Eucalyptus core and a Gaboon/Okoume face in exterior ply with a WBP glue made to European Standard EN636-2S. See Picture to right for a picture of this ply.

They come in a few size and thickness variations. (all these size variations are not always available)

2440 x 1530 – 6, 9, 12, 15, 18mm

3050 x 1220 – 3.6, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18mm

3050 x 1530 – 6, 9, 12, 15, 18mm

3050 x 1830 – 12, 18mm

21mm 30 to 39Kg 25mm 36 to 46Kg

With all these sizes, they are not a stocked line, they are only available as special order and will require payment prior to ordering.

These sheets are more expensive, so unless you have a special project , I would suggest you look at the standard sizes.

All are cheaper for large quantity buys due to freight costs, which as special order lines are passed on to the customer.

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High Quality T&G Flooring Plywood available at Multi Rack

T&G Flooring Plywood

Australian Standard AS2269

AS2269 is a Structural Plywood made to meet various strength ratings such as F11, F14, F17

Tongue and Groove (T&G) Flooring ply is very durable and is pre-sanded for the best finish. It has a machined groove, as well as a tongue to ensure a seamless join when it is laid. T&G can be used in most flooring applications and ranges in thickness from 15mm to 32mm. It is lightweight but still retains superior strength and rigidity. We also have available Hardwood Ply with a H2 glue line treatment against termites, this glue line treatment is far superior to any envelope treatment as you can cut and drill the ply without the need to retreat the cut edges.

Normal size is 2400 x 1200mm

Standard thicknesses available 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 32mm

We can also get a Non Structural 2400 x 1200 x 15 T&G ply for uses where Structurally rated ply is not needed. (when we can get it)

High Quality Gaboon – Okoume Ply Picture available at Multi Rack

Gaboon – Okoume Ply Picture

Picture of the faces of a Gaboon – Okume ply, faces are high grade with a pink/brownish colour

Colour/Appearance: Heartwood ranges from a pale pink to light brown. Colour darkens with age. Narrow heartwood is grayish white, not clearly demarcated from heartwood

Grain/Texture: Grain is straight to wavy or slightly interlocked. Texture is medium, with a good natural luster.

Structural Plywood available at Multi Rack

Industrial/Structural Plywood

Manufactured from a pine or hardwood core and normally with marine glue. This plywood is suitable for shelving, workbenches and home projects. It is also used for trailer trays, boat floors, dog kennels and many other uses.

It is available in sheets measuring 2400mm x 1200mm or 2440mm x 1220mm. Thicknesses vary significantly, with sheets available but are normally in 3.6, 4.0, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 25 and 32mm.

AS2269 is a Structural Rated Plywood made to meet various strength ratings such as F8, F11, F14, F17. We also have available non structural industrial type plywood.

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Ply Cut to Size

At MultiRack we offer a cutting service for plywood we sell. We have a German Altendorf sliding bench saw for accurate cutting of your ply needs.
There is a charge for all cutting.

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