AK Apple Ply
Living room with birch plywood shelving, window seat and storage

Birch Ply

Crafted from carefully selected birch veneers and bonded under controlled heat and pressure, Apple Birch Ply delivers excellent strength, dimensional stability and a refined natural appearance. Its consistent layered construction makes it suitable for furniture, interiors, cabinetry and premium architectural applications.

Designed for precision and durability, Birch Ply offers excellent machinability and a smooth surface that can be finished, laminated, painted or polished according to project requirements.

Thickness
2.1 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm, 3.4 mm, 3.6 mm, 4 mm, 4.5 mm, 4.75 mm, 5.2 mm, 5.5 mm, 7.5 mm, 7.6 mm, 11 mm, 12 mm, 14.5 mm, 16.7 mm, 17 mm, 18 mm, 25 mm
Common Size
8feet x 4 feet
  • Built Strong
  • Excellent Machinability
  • Smooth Surface
  • Highly Durable

Birch Ply

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Technical Specification

High-performance engineered panels built for high humidity, precision routing, and flawless finishes.

Technical Information as per IS 12406.

  • 850 kg/m³Density

  • +1.50%Variation from Mean Density

  • 3.02%Water AbsorptionAfter 2 Hrs Soaking

  • 9.11%Water AbsorptionAfter 24 Hrs Soaking

  • 3.55%Linear Expansion — ThicknessAfter 24 Hrs Soaking

  • 0.22%Linear Expansion — LengthAfter 24 Hrs Soaking

  • 0.22%Linear Expansion — WidthAfter 24 Hrs Soaking

  • 1.85%Surface Absorption — ThicknessAfter 2 Hrs Soaking

  • 38 N/mm²Modulus of RuptureAverage

  • 35 N/mm²Modulus of RuptureMinimum Individual

  • 3500 N/mm²Modulus of ElasticityAverage

  • 3320 N/mm²Modulus of ElasticityMinimum Individual

  • 1.38 N/mm²Internal Bond

  • 0.33 N/mm²Internal BondAfter Accelerated Water Resistance Test

  • 2250 NScrew WithdrawalFace

  • 1650 NScrew WithdrawalEdge — Thickness >12 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Birch Ply is a premium plywood made from multiple layers of birch veneers bonded together to create a strong and stable panel.

  • Its consistent layered construction makes it suitable for furniture, interiors, cabinetry and premium architectural applications.

  • Yes. Birch Ply offers excellent strength, dimensional stability and machinability, making it well suited to furniture and cabinetry.

  • Birch Ply is available in thicknesses from 2.1 mm to 25 mm. The common sheet size is 8 feet x 4 feet.

  • Yes. Its smooth surface can be finished, laminated, painted or polished according to project requirements.

  • Birch Ply is designed for precision and durability, delivering excellent strength and dimensional stability.