The Grade & Quality Of Hardwood/Birch Cores for plywood

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The quality of hardwood and birch cores is categorized into three distinct grades (AA, A+, and A), each differing in material specifications, manufacturing processes, and application suitability: https://www.lvilbeam.com/

AA Grade Hardwood/Birch Core

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• Veneer Specifications:Consists of premium whole-piece veneer panels.Dimensions: 84x127 cm (hardwood) and 87x130 cm (birch).Veneers are machine-scarfed with precision joints, bonded and hot-pressed for seamless integration.
• Manufacturing Process:Undergoes 1–2 hot-pressing cycles to ensure structural integrity.
• Quality Attributes:Exceptional flatness with minimal warping.Extremely tight thickness tolerances.Typically used for high-end plywood grades (e.g., B/BB or BB/CC).Significantly more expensive than A+ grade cores due to superior quality.

A+ Grade Hardwood/Birch Core

• Veneer Specifications:High-quality whole-piece veneer panels (same dimensions as AA grade: 84x127 cm for hardwood, 87x130 cm for birch).Machine-scarfed joints with glued and hot-pressed seams.
• Manufacturing Process:Requires two hot-pressing cycles for uniform density.
• Quality Attributes:Flawless flatness and minimal thickness variation.Suitable for premium plywood grades (e.g., B/BB or BB/CC).Balances cost and performance between AA and A grades.

A Grade Hardwood/Birch Core

• Veneer Specifications:Standard-grade whole-piece veneers (dimensions: 84x127 cm for hardwood, 87x130 cm for birch).
• Manufacturing Process:Single hot-pressing cycle.
• Quality Attributes:Flat surface with acceptable thickness tolerances (slightly larger than A+ grade but still within industry standards).Commonly used for mid-range plywood grades (e.g., B/BB or BB/CC).Widely specified by customers in the EU, U.S., and Canada due to cost-effectiveness while maintaining functional performance.

Key Notes:

• Grade Differentiation:AA grade prioritizes premium materials and multiple hot-pressing cycles for unmatched quality.A+ grade balances cost and quality with two hot presses.A grade offers reliable performance at a lower cost, meeting most commercial requirements.
• Application:AA and A+ grades are preferred for high-value applications (e.g., furniture, architectural panels).A grade is standard for general construction and export markets.