OKAN
tropical timber species

Botanical name of OKAN:
Cylicodiscus gabunensis

Product clases (uses):

Job class:

Uses Class 4

Class of resistance to fungi:

Class 1 - very durable

Specific gravity (at 12% of wood moisture):

0.910

Resistance to marin borer:

Yes - covers end-uses in marine environment or in brackish water

Finishing:

Registration annex 1

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

22260

Color:

Red brown

Stability:

Poorly stable - Moderately stable

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Association

ATIBT member

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About
OKAN tropical timber

Products workable from this species

3 Carpentry and interior fittings

3.1 Wooden floors

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

4.6 Visual barriers and windbreak panels, pergolas

5 Industrial usage and heavy work

5.1 Hydraulic works in a submerged marine environment

5.2 Structures and bridges in contact with soil or freshwater

5.4 Sleepers and dunnage

5.5 Industrial floors and heavy framework

5.6 Vehicle, wagon and container bottom (or floor)

6 Shipbuilding

6.3 Pleasure-boating pontoons

7 Miscellaneous uses

7.2 Turnery, cutlery and brushmaking

7.5 Sculptures

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