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Friday, 13 January 2012 00:55

Understanding Water in Wood - Towards Efficient Wood Processing and Utilisation

by Dr. Gan Kee Seng
Forest Research Institute Malaysia

Water is vital for a living tree. The trunk functions as a conduit that transports water in the tree. When a tree is felled much of the water in the trunk/log needs to be removed before use. Why? Water in wood affects its physical and mechanical properties and contributes greatly to the many problems in processing and utilisation.

t is estimated that more than 50% of processing and utilisation problems can be avoided with some understanding of the interaction between water and wood. The root cause of many wooden products failures are related to water. In the trade, disputes are aplenty when the amount of water in wood or moisture content is not clearly communicated and measured.

This talk will provide the theoretical aspect of water in wood and highlight possible problems that may arise during processing and utilisation.

DATE & VENUE

28 February 2012
Malaysian Timber Council
Foyer, 20th Floor,
Menara PGRM,
8, Jalan Pudu Ulu,
56100 Kuala Lumpur.

REGISTRATION

Admission is free but registration is on a first-come first-served basis. To register, please complete the form below and return it to MTC before Tuesday, 24 February 2012.

For further enquiries, please contact
Ms. Lau Li Har ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , ext.: 534) or
Mr. Chong Yi Way ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , ext.: 535) at Tel: 03-9281 1999 or Fax: 03-9282 8999.

 


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MTC Technical Seminar On "UV Coating System - A Superior Finishing For Timber Flooring" PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 22 December 2011 12:17

The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) and the Pan Majestic Holdings Sdn. Bhd. are jointly organising a Technical Seminar on "UV Coating System-A Superior Finishing for Timber Flooring" with the aim to expose Malaysian woodworking industries to the latest finishing system for wood-based products.

The seminar will feature a finishing system that consists of 16 layers of UV coating that will enhance the properties and appearance of wood, especially flooring. The surface coated will have superior quality such as high resistance to scratch, abrasion, etc. The seminar will include a session to demonstrate the properties of UV coated flooring, including its resistance to wear and tear.

WHAT IS UV COATING?

UV coating is a type of finishing or surface treatment that is cured by ultraviolet light. The curing process only takes a fraction of a second and the finished products can be handled immediately. The high productivity is one of the reasons that make UV coating increasingly popular.

DATE & VENUE

12 January 2012
Malaysian Timber Council
Foyer, 20th Floor,
Menara PGRM,
8, Jalan Pudu Ulu,
56100 Kuala Lumpur.

REGISTRATION

Admission is free but registration is on a first-come first-served basis. To register, please complete the form below and return it to MTC before Tuesday, 3 January 2012.

For further enquiries, please contact
Ms. Lau Li Har ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , ext.: 534) or
Mr. Chong Yi Way ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , ext.: 535) at Tel: 03-9281 1999 or Fax: 03-9282 8999.

 


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