KEMPAS
tropical timber species

Botanical name of KEMPAS:
Koompassia malaccensis

Product clases (uses):

Job class:

Uses Class 3.1

Class of resistance to fungi:

Class 2 - durable

Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):

0.880

Resistance to marin borer:

No- cannot be used in marine environment or in brackish water

Finishing:

Registration annex 1

Average longitudinal modulus of elasticity (moisture at 12%):

23000

Color:

Red brown

Stability:

Stable

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About
KEMPAS tropical timber

Products workable from this species

1 Structures and panels

1.1 Lightweight structures

1.6 Sliced veneer

2 Exterior joinery (building facade)

2.2 Windows and doors

2.3 Screen walls and solar shading

2.4 Shutters and closures

3 Carpentry and interior fittings

3.1 Wooden floors

3.2 Interior staircases

3.3 Doors and door frames

3.5 Interior panelling and cladding

4 Outdoor equipment - Recreation

4.1 Exterior staircases and guard railing

4.2 Single-level terraces and pool areas

4.3 Elevated terraces, balconies and corridors

4.4 Shelters, outdoor furniture and playgrounds

4.5 Gates

5 Industrial usage and heavy work

5.4 Sleepers and dunnage

5.5 Industrial floors and heavy framework

5.6 Vehicle, wagon and container bottom (or floor)

7 Miscellaneous uses

7.1 Cooperage and vat making

7.2 Turnery, cutlery and brushmaking

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