A PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF COMPRESSED STRUCTURAL FIBERBOARD
Field / Industry: Construction
Agency: Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI)
Patent Number / Registration Number: 2-2008-000413
Status of Application: Expired
Brief Description / Features of the Technology:
A process for the manufacture of adhesive-free coconut fiberboard utilizing 100% coconut husk without using any synthetic adhesive or binder. Coconut fiberboard is produced at a total pressing cycle of 25-40 minutes with the application of “step-down method” to avoid puncture during the opening of the press platens. The specific pressure applied during pressing range from 50 to 150 bars. The final board density ranges from 0.80 g/cc to 1.4 g/cc and a final board thickness range of 5 to 7mm
Problem Addressed:
- Utilization of coconut husk wastes
- Raw material expansion for composite panels
Advantages:
- Environment-friendly
- Adhesive-free
Market Potential:
Housing
Inventors / Authors:
Dwight A. Eusebio;