THERMOMECHANICALLY MODIFIED SOFTWOOD
Description of the project: Obtaining a full-fledged analogue of scarce wood species (oak, ash).
The essence of the innovation is to carry out thermomechanical modification of soft-leaved wood, which results in wood with physical and mechanical properties equal to and superior (density, hardness, wear resistance) of oak and ash wood. This solves the problem of expanding the raw material base for the production of joinery and building products (parquet, stairs) and furniture (countertops) by attracting resources that were not previously used. Improvement of properties occurs due to chemical transformations in the structure of wood under the influence of high temperature and pressure without the introduction of additional modifiers.
The advantages of the technology and the resulting material:
Obtaining products with high physical, mechanical and consumer properties from soft-leaved wood; Possibility of embe
dding the technological process into an existing production; High automation
and mechanization of the process; Environment
ally friendly technology and environmentally friendly material; C
onvenience of transportation over long distances, due to dimensional stability and low moisture absorption.
The advantages of using the resulting material:
The use of a new innovative material by the enterprise; Expan
sion of the raw material base of productio
n; The use of the material does not require a change in the dimensional characteristics of products and previously used technologica
l modes; Saving adhesive and paint and varnish ma
terials; Elimination of the technological operation of grinding to obtain accurate dimensions and prepare the surface for gluing and painting;
Results achieved: Rational high-performance modes of modification were obtained, their approbation was carried out, pilot batches of products were manufactured. The method is patented. Technological regulations have been developed.
Market and consumers:
The proposed technology can be implemented both at an existing woodworking enterprise (modernization), and independently organized production.
Supposed forms of cooperation: Conclusion of agreements on cooperation in the field of scientific research or organization of production.