Specifications
Supply specifications
Regular sizes mm · width × length
On request
Other sheet sizes and cut-to-size panels on request.
| Nominal thickness | 3–30 mm |
|---|---|
| Core / substrate | Poplar, birch or eucalyptus; all-Okoume construction available |
| Face / back grade | BB/CC; C/D |
| Emission grade | E1; E0 |
Application-specific specification checks
Panel construction and finishing
| Okoume construction | Okoume outer veneers with poplar, birch or eucalyptus cores, or all-Okoume veneer construction, identified by item. |
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| Thickness & grade | 3–30 mm with BB/CC or C/D face/back selection; lay-up, bond, tolerances and visible-side appearance included in the quotation. |
| Emission options | E0 or E1, with the destination and required test method or supporting product documents requested for the item. |
| Weight & component | Panel or sample weight measured for the selected dimensions and condition; complete assembly compared with fittings, finish and any added support. |
| Finish & repeat | Actual face-edge finish, joint trial, retained construction description and item codes for subsequent orders. |
Choose the construction around your component.
Use the available thickness, core, grade and emission options to prepare the panel item. Add the finish, joints and any component-weight target so the quotation follows the design you intend to manufacture.
- Thickness
- 3–30 mm nominal thickness. State the required finished dimensions and tolerances for joints, recesses and hardware.
- Construction
- Okoume faces with poplar, birch or eucalyptus cores, or all-Okoume construction. Specify the lay-up and bond for the selected use.
- Face & finish
- BB/CC or C/D grades. Identify the viewing sides, colour and repair range, face veneer thickness and intended coating or covering.
- Emission options
- E0 or E1. Add the destination and required test method or product-document request to the item specification.
- Weight & assembly
- Target sheet or finished-component weight, comparison dimensions and condition, joints, edging and actual hardware.
- Quantity & cutting
- Sheet formats, component dimensions, grain direction, quantities and separate codes for the selected core constructions.
Specify the front and reverse veneer gauges, supplied preparation and material remaining after the actual sanding/routing process. Total panel thickness and inner veneer gauges belong on separate lines. Use the finished-thickness measurement plan with your part drawing.
If weight influences the purchase, request a measured sample or panel weight for the proposed construction. Compare equal dimensions under the same conditioning, then include the coating, edging, fittings and any support added to the assembly.
FIND THE NEXT STEP FOR YOUR OKOUME PROJECT
A finished wood face, a component-weight target or a marine brief.
Start with the requirement driving your purchase. Use a finish sample for the wood direction, a complete assembly for weight, or the designer's specification for a marine component.
Put the grade code beside the real face range.
The grade pair describes the requested face/back appearance. Keep its grading basis and physical finish reference alongside the separately specified inner construction, bond and product performance.
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| Face / back option | Agree the actual appearance range | Try the intended finish |
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| BB / CC | BB face and CC back requested with their grading basis, permitted repairs/joints and colour range. Identify fronts, open interiors and exposed edges on the drawing. | Review the physical face/back range under the actual coating. Request a BB/CC appearance trial |
| C / D | C face and D back requested. Set the acceptable features and preparation on each position, including covered surfaces and reverse faces that remain visible. | Trial the covering, edge and assembly with the chosen range. Request a C/D component trial |
Develop the visible finish
Compare Okoume veneers with your coating and actual edging. Choose the colour, grain and repair range for the furniture or interior surface.
Start the face and edge trialCompare component weight
Trial the proposed core options at equal part dimensions. Include joints, fittings and finish when comparing the weight of the complete assembly.
Use the construction worksheetPrepare a marine brief
Provide the designer's required panel construction, bond and service conditions. Follow the marine buying route for the item and supporting documents.
Explore marine requirementsCOMPARE OPTIONS
Your selection at a glance
Face & construction
3–30 mm Okoume-faced panels with poplar, birch or eucalyptus cores, or all-Okoume construction. Keep the lay-up, required bond and dimensional tolerances with the chosen item.
Grade & finish
BB/CC or C/D face/back grades and E0 or E1 emission options. Select the viewing surfaces and finished veneer range, with the destination and required material documents.
Weight & complete part
Compare equivalent panel samples and the finished assembly with its actual hardware, edging, coating and added support. Retain the measurements and component trial with the construction reference.
LET THE WORKSHOP TRY THE WHOLE DETAIL
Request a free sample for the face, cut edge and joint.
Tell us the thickness, core construction, grade, emission option, intended finish and delivery country. Samples are free; buyers pay freight, with a credit towards a subsequent order available by agreement.
- Choose the panel itemRequest the proposed Okoume-faced or all-Okoume construction. Compare the full-thickness sample with the selected face range and component requirements.
- Make the workshop detailCut the planned joint or recess, use the actual fixing and complete the face-edge finish. Follow the selected adhesive and coating suppliers' preparation instructions.
- Review the finished assemblyCheck appearance, fit and handling. Where weight matters, record the assembled mass with the hardware, coating and any support, then retain the item and trial references.
Include the feature that determines acceptance
For a hinged lid, try the hinge recess and fixing on the proposed lay-up. For a shaped part, include the required profile or bend in the trial. Agree the sample dimensions and testing arrangement around that feature when a small flat swatch will not show the result your design needs.
COMPARE THE CONSTRUCTION THROUGH YOUR FINISHED PART
Keep weight, joint fit and finish in the same record.
Use this worksheet to compare the proposed Okoume panel alternatives. It connects the measured sample and assembly to the core description, finish and item you intend to buy.
| Check | Record during evaluation |
|---|---|
| Face & lay-up | Okoume face with the named core or all-Okoume, ply layout, face/back grade and usable face thickness. |
| Panel dimensions | Selected 3–30 mm thickness, measured length/width/thickness, tolerances, bond and emission option. |
| Panel weight | Measured sample or sheet mass, equivalent dimensions, moisture/conditioning and weighing method. |
| Joint & fittings | Machining setup, cut-core observations, joint fit, actual hardware and any added support. |
| Face-edge finish | Preparation, coating or covering, actual edging, colour/repair range and retained finished sample. |
| Complete component | Assembled dimensions and weight, hardware/finish/support included, handling result and selected item reference. |
Identify where the assembly needs a different construction
If a joint or fitting needs a change, record the affected core area, actual fixing and proposed support. Try the revised detail on the selected panel, then include the change in the finished weight and fabrication comparison. Keep the revised drawing and trial record with the next item quotation.
ONE ITEM REFERENCE FOR THE FACE, CORE AND ASSEMBLY
Request the panel information your project needs.
Name the chosen core construction, 3–30 mm thickness, BB/CC or C/D grade and E0 or E1 option. Share the application, destination and any required material standard, test method or weight target.
Request the actual construction, mass and test method.
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| Information | What the proposed item file should contain | Request that information |
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| Face / full lay-up | Okoume face/back and named core, or all-Okoume; species and gauges by layer, grade/basis/appearance range, preparation, bond and finished dimensions. | Use the actual model and cut sample reference. Request the complete veneer schedule |
| Measured weight | Sample/sheet identity and dimensions, measured mass, gauge, lay-up, conditioning/moisture record and weighing method. Separate calculated sheet estimates and measured assembled-part mass. | Keep the same comparison condition and component drawing. Request matched weight information |
| E0 option | Selected E0 model/construction with the required emission method, conditions and supporting results. Include destination and any separately specified finished-article requirement. | Name the method and covered material scope. Request E0 Okoume information |
| E1 option | Selected E1 model/construction, relevant method/conditions/results and matched item/lot reference; keep the finished assembly’s materials and requirements on the project brief. | Compare the information with your destination requirement. Request E1 Okoume information |
Use the cut-core inspection guide to organise observations from the full-thickness sample. Keep the actual fitting and finished edge alongside those observations when developing a joint or machined part.
Bring marine construction requirements into the document request
APA's plywood selection overview treats veneer, appearance grades and bond classifications as separate specification choices. For a marine project, use the marine construction requirements to identify the applicable standard, complete lay-up and supporting documents for your component.
Product data & reports to request
Request a technical data sheet covering:Face/back grade, core species and lay-up, bond, thickness tolerance and the agreed surface finish.Include these specification details:- Face and core species, ply layout, face veneer thickness and the reverse-face description.
- Nominal thickness, tolerances, bond requirement and the applicable emission information.
- Measured weight and conditioning where requested, component-trial record and retained finish reference.
Company documents to view
FSC chain of custody Wood panels · purchase & salesISO 9001 & ISO 14001 Management systems · stated sales activitiesEN 13986 plywood document Non-structural scope · listed modelsUse these for supplier qualification; match product performance to the proposed panel’s technical documents.Furniture & interior panels: what to match
- Technical data
- Face/back grade, core species and lay-up, bond, thickness tolerance and the agreed surface finish.
- Emissions
- For covered hardwood plywood entering the US, request TSCA Title VI certification or applicable exemption documentation, with producer and product identification. For other markets, specify the required emission class and test method. For European furniture and wood-based articles, include the applicable REACH Entry 77 / Appendix 14 emission requirements.
- Sample match
- Connect the data sheet and reports to the proposed construction, thickness and sample reference.
BEFORE YOU ORDER
Ordering information
- Minimum order
- 1 container
- Regular lead time
- 10–15 days
- Samples
- Free samples
- Quotation terms
- FOB / CIF
Sample freight & order notes
- Minimum order: Mixed loads available.
- Regular lead time: Production; shipping time is additional.
- Samples: Buyer pays freight; credit available on a later order.
- Quotation terms: Name the port in your inquiry.
CONSTRUCTION LABELS THAT FOLLOW THE PANEL TO YOUR WORKSHOP
Keep the chosen core and face selection identifiable.
Agree separate pack labels for Okoume-faced panels with the named core and all-Okoume construction. Include item code, thickness, grade, emission option and quantity. Discuss even sheet support and protection for the faces and cut edges during packing and handling.
Regular production guidance is 10–15 days, with transport time additional. Give the shipment port for FOB or destination port for CIF, and your target receiving date. Confirm the proposed production and delivery schedule with the selected item quotation.
Include your destination and receiving requirements, unloading method and pack-size or weight limits. Use the same construction codes on the packing list and component schedule. Keep the grain-oriented cut list and the receiving/storage conditions with the selected item.
Keep receiving records with the supplied construction
Check item labels and quantities against the order. Record pack condition and representative sheet, face and edge observations before processing. If you measure panel weight during receiving, note the dimensions and condition with the measurement, then keep it with the pack and sample references.
OKOUME PANELS FOR THE FURNITURE AND INTERIORS YOU CREATE
Bring the wood face and the finished part into one decision.
Choose the Okoume face you want people to see, then develop the construction around the furniture, cabinet or enclosure you want to make. A finished sample brings the grain, edging and assembly together before you plan the full order.
CUZI supplies Okoume plywood in 3–30 mm with poplar, birch or eucalyptus cores, and all-Okoume construction is available. Select BB/CC or C/D face/back grades and E0 or E1 emission options, with the required bond and tolerances identified for each item.
Start with your drawing, a finish reference or a weight target for the component. Try a free sample through your workshop process, compare the selected construction with alternatives, and plan the Okoume quantities alongside other plywood or MDF in a mixed container.
Okoume-faced or Okoume throughout?
All four constructions are available in the 3–30 mm range. The 18 mm sample requests below provide one common comparison; add the gauge needed by your own drawing. Keep sheet format, dimensions, grade and relevant test conditions comparable. Measured panel and complete-part results determine the choice for your project.
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| Construction | Put the full material on the item line | Compare a complete trial |
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| Okoume / poplar core | Okoume face/back with poplar inner veneers. Quote the full layer/gauge schedule, face/back grade, bond and finished dimensions for the selected item. | Use the same part drawing and finish as the other alternatives. Request an Okoume/poplar trial |
| Okoume / birch core | Okoume face/back with birch inner construction. Identify every inner layer and veneer gauge separately from the decorative surface. | Review the layered edge, joint and actual fitting. Request an Okoume/birch trial |
| Okoume / eucalyptus core | Okoume face/back with eucalyptus inner veneers. Retain the quoted lay-up, relevant material data and finished dimensional tolerance. | Measure equivalent samples before trying the finished component. Request an Okoume/eucalyptus trial |
| All-Okoume | Okoume through the front, reverse and inner veneer layers. Specify the complete ply/gauge/bond schedule and required product performance with the item. | Compare the actual full-thickness construction. Request an all-Okoume trial |
For boat components, follow the marine plywood specification route with the designer’s designation, bond, complete lay-up and supporting records. The face species and the required marine product specification are recorded separately.
Connect the visible face to the construction underneath
Name the face and core together on the quotation: Okoume-faced with the selected core, or all-Okoume. Include the ply layout and face veneer thickness where they matter to cutting, joints or finishing. Keep that construction description with the full-thickness sample and finished component.
FURNITURE, FITTED INTERIORS AND MOVABLE COMPONENTS
Develop the panel through the detail you will use.
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| Component route | What the working sample should include | Start with the actual detail |
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| Visible furniture / joinery | Chosen face/back range, actual coating/sheen, adjoining materials and edging. Include both viewing sides, door-open interiors and the fitted corner. | Keep the same construction and finish together. Request a finished face-edge trial |
| Portable enclosure / fitted interior | Equivalent blanks and final dimensions, joints, hardware, finish and any support; measured completed mass and your handling requirement. | Compare the assembled component against the weight target. Request a component-weight trial |
| Covered / machined part | Offered veneer gauges and surface preparation, actual covering/adhesive, groove or hinge recess, banded edge and measured finished fit. | Run your planned workshop sequence on the panel. Request a machined covered-part trial |
For a core-led comparison, explore poplar-core plywood. Compare Bintangor-faced panels where another furniture veneer is an option, using the same finish and component drawing.
AN OKOUME-FACED ENCLOSURE WITH A HANDLING TARGET
Compare the finished enclosure you will carry.
An enclosure design needs an Okoume wood face and a defined finished weight. Quote the available core alternatives and an all-Okoume construction against the same dimensions, grade, bond and component drawing.
Weigh equivalent trial panels under the same condition, then make the corner joint, lid and actual fixing detail. Complete the selected edging and finish, adding the hardware and any support required by the design. Review both the assembled weight and the way the enclosure is handled.
Keep the chosen face range, lay-up and assembly record with the item. Use that reference to request the full sheet or cut-component quantities, pack labels and delivery arrangement for the production order.
Keep calculated sheet mass and measured component mass separate.
For an illustrative calculation only, an 18 mm, 300 × 300 mm sample with assumed mass 0.90 kg gives 0.90 ÷ 0.09 = 10.0 kg/m². A 1220 × 2440 mm sheet at that same thickness, lay-up and condition has an estimated mass of 10.0 × 1.22 × 2.44 = 29.768 kg ≈ 29.8 kg.
Use the measured mass and dimensions of the offered material for your calculation, then weigh the full sheet where the limit matters. Weigh the completed enclosure separately with edging, coating, hinges, fittings and support included. The assumed numbers illustrate the method; request measured figures for your actual item.
Discuss your weight targetYOUR SELECTED OKOUME ITEMS IN THE NEXT LOAD
Build the container around the components you manufacture.
The minimum order is one container, with mixed loads available. List Okoume-faced and all-Okoume items separately by thickness, grade, emission option, dimensions and quantity, alongside your other plywood or MDF requirements.
Furniture and fitted-interior manufacturers
Keep the face selection, selected core, joint and finish with the furniture item code. Plan the sheet formats around the component layout, and retain the physical finish range for the next batch or interior phase.
Enclosure and transport-component buyers
Attach the finished-weight target, fitting detail and tested assembly to each construction alternative. Compare the offered panel with the same component and process, then use the chosen lay-up and trial reference when preparing another order.
Price the complete construction on each order line
Name the face species, core or full lay-up, thickness, bond and appearance selection in every proposal. Separate any supplied finishing or cut components from workshop operations. Include item quantities and the FOB or CIF port so purchasing can compare the same panel and delivery scope.
YOUR OKOUME PLYWOOD BUYING QUESTIONS
Choose a panel item that fits the next step in your project.
What Okoume constructions can I order?
Okoume-faced plywood is available with poplar, birch or eucalyptus cores; all-Okoume construction is also available. Name the chosen lay-up, face/back selection and bond on the inquiry.
Which thicknesses, grades and emission options are available?
The range is 3–30 mm with BB/CC or C/D face/back grades and E0 or E1 emission options. Add the component tolerances, destination and any required test method when requesting the proposed panel.
What sheet sizes suit an Okoume component layout?
Use regular formats of 1220 × 2440, 1250 × 2500 or 1525 × 3050 mm. Request 1220 × 3050, 1250 × 3660 mm or other specified formats where the layout requires them. Include part dimensions, trim allowance and grain direction with the requested Okoume construction.
What is the difference between Okoume-faced and all-Okoume?
An Okoume-faced panel has Okoume outer veneers with the core specified separately. An all-Okoume construction uses Okoume throughout the veneer lay-up. Compare the full-thickness sample, finish and complete component for the proposed item.
How should I compare a weight-sensitive assembly?
Measure equivalent panel samples under the same condition, then build the component with its actual fittings, edging and finish. Record any added support with the completed assembly so the selected construction can be reviewed against your handling target.
Can I use an Okoume face for visible furniture?
Yes. Choose the face/back grade around the viewing sides and compare the proposed veneer with your coating and edging. Keep the selected colour, repair and grain range with the finished furniture detail.
What should I include in a joint sample?
Use the proposed full-thickness panel with the actual groove, corner, hinge recess or fixing. Record machining and fit, inspect the exposed core, and retain the finished joint alongside the construction description.
Is every Okoume panel marine plywood?
For a marine component, specify the required panel standard, lay-up, bond and complete exposure conditions. The marine plywood guide helps organise those requirements and the supporting document request.
Can Bintangor be considered for interior work?
Compare Bintangor-faced plywood where your furniture design allows a different veneer. Review both options with the same core brief, component layout and intended finish.
How do I request an Okoume sample?
Give the thickness, core or all-Okoume lay-up, grade, emission option, component use and delivery country. Samples are free with buyer-paid freight; a later-order freight credit can be agreed. Add the finish or weight target you want the trial to explore.
Can different Okoume constructions go in a mixed load?
Yes. Orders start at one container with mixed loads available. List the constructions and other plywood or MDF quantities by item, then specify the FOB shipment port or CIF destination port and receiving target.
Does the word Okoume identify every layer?
Name Okoume-faced with the inner core specified, or all-Okoume through every veneer layer. Request the complete species/gauge schedule with the offered model and full-thickness sample.
Can I specify a sanding allowance from total thickness?
Request the actual front/reverse veneer gauges, supplied preparation and remaining veneer after your process. Keep overall thickness and inner layers separate. Try the actual machined and coated edge on that construction.
How do I compare sample, sheet and finished-part weight?
Measure sample dimensions and mass under recorded conditions. An area-based sheet estimate keeps the same gauge, construction and condition; weigh the offered full sheet and completed assembly where the target requires them. Request the matched weight record and include actual fittings and finish.
Which documents accompany an E0 or E1 option?
Specify the destination and required test method/conditions. Match results and material scope to the proposed panel and any separately specified finished assembly. Ask for the selected emission file with the item reference.
What makes two Okoume quotations comparable?
Use the same face/back grades and basis, species/gauge/lay-up, bond/emission requirement, finished dimensions and supplied finish. Include usable component quantities, processing scope and the named FOB/CIF port. Send one specification for the alternatives with retained sample and assembly references.
How should I specify a lightweight Okoume panel?
Provide the target sheet or component weight together with dimensions, core species and structural requirements. Compare weight at the same thickness and moisture condition.
LET'S TURN YOUR OKOUME COMPONENT INTO A PANEL ORDER
Send the drawing, panel list or weight target you have.
Start with the thickness, chosen construction, quantity and destination. Add the finish, joint detail and finished-weight requirement when developing the sample and item quotation.
Open the Okoume plywood inquiry outline
Project / use: [furniture, fitted interiors or enclosures; destination]. Minimum order / mix: one container; [Okoume construction alternatives and mixed-load quantities]. Regular sheet sizes: 1220 × 2440, 1250 × 2500 or 1525 × 3050 mm. Sizes on request: 1220 × 3050, 1250 × 3660 mm or specified cut components. Panel / lay-up: 3–30 mm; poplar, birch or eucalyptus core, or all-Okoume; [selected construction, bond and tolerances]. Face / back grade: BB/CC or C/D; [grading basis, viewing sides, physical colour/grain/repair range]. Veneer gauges / preparation: [front/reverse and inner layers separately; supplied preparation and remaining face after actual machining]. Emission option: E0 or E1; [destination, method/conditions/results, matched model/material scope and separate assembly requirements]. Weight / comparison: [target mass; measured sample dimensions/mass/condition/method; calculated sheet estimate, measured full sheet and complete assembled mass separately]. Components / joints: [drawing, cut layout, grooves, corner joints and actual fittings]. Finish / assembly: [edging, preparation, coating or covering and any added support]. Sample / trial: [measured panel and complete assembly, fit, handling and retained finish reference]. Order / repeat: [quantities by construction, item codes, retained face/core/finish and assembly references, changed requirements]. Comparable quotations: [same full veneer/core/bond schedule, grade/basis/emission, dimensions, supplied finish/processing, usable components and named delivery scope]. Delivery: [pack labels, FOB shipment port or CIF destination port and target receiving date].
Compare a separately specified poplar-core panel with the same component. For a marine project, use marine plywood sourcing to prepare the construction and document requirements.
