How to choose good quality man-made bamboo panels?
How to choose good quality man-made bamboo panels?
I. View Appearance
Texture
High-quality man-made bamboo panels have a clear and natural texture. If the texture is fuzzy and disorganized, it is likely that there are craftsmanship defects in the processing. For example, you should be able to see the continuous and regular fiber direction of bamboo itself on the surface of the bamboo board, which indicates that the bamboo material has not been excessively damaged in the processing and gluing process.
Color
Uniform color is a sign of good quality. Normal artificial bamboo board color is light yellow or light green, which is the color of bamboo itself. If the color is too dark, too light or has obvious color difference, it may be due to the use of inferior bamboo material in the production process, or improper operation in the dyeing and treatment process. For example, too dark color may be due to the use of too much chemical dye to cover the defects of the bamboo itself.
Surface flatness
Touch the surface of the bamboo board with your hand. The surface of a good quality bamboo board should be smooth and flat, without bulges, depressions or roughness. Any unevenness may affect the subsequent use, for example, when using it for furniture making, the uneven surface will lead to poor lacquer finish or poor fit during installation.
Second, test the physical properties
Strength
Strength can be tested in a simple way. For example, try to bend the bamboo board slightly, good quality bamboo board should have a certain toughness and not easy to break. If it breaks easily, it means that the internal glue is not firm or the bamboo fiber itself is of poor quality. In practical applications, such as in the field of furniture, tables and chairs made of bamboo panels with insufficient strength are easily damaged during use.
Density
Generally speaking, artificial bamboo boards with higher density are of better quality. The density can be roughly estimated by weighing and measuring the volume. Higher density means that the internal structure of the bamboo board is tight, and the combination of bamboo fiber and adhesive is better during the production process. Bamboo boards with low density may have problems such as insufficient treatment of the bamboo material and poor adhesive bonding, and are prone to deformation in use.
Water content
Ideally, the moisture content of artificial bamboo board should be between 8% - 12%. It can be measured by a professional moisture content meter. If the moisture content is too high, the bamboo board in the process of use is prone to deformation, mold and other problems, especially in the humidity environment; if the moisture content is too low, the bamboo board is prone to cracking.
Third, examine the environmental indicators
Adhesive quality
Ask the manufacturer about the type of adhesive used. High-quality man-made bamboo panels usually use environmentally friendly adhesives, such as non-formaldehyde adhesive or low aldehyde adhesive. Urea-formaldehyde resin adhesive may release a lot of formaldehyde and other harmful gases during the process of use if the quality is not up to standard. Check whether the product has relevant environmental certification, such as E1 environmental certification, which indicates that the bamboo board meets certain environmental standards.
Odor
Close to the bamboo board to smell whether there is a pungent odor. If there is a strong irritating odor, it is likely that the bamboo board in the production process using poor quality adhesives or chemical residues. Good quality man-made bamboo panels only light odor of bamboo itself, will not cause harm to the human body.
Understand the manufacturer
Production process
Understand the manufacturer's production process and equipment. Manufacturers with advanced production processes and equipment, the quality of bamboo panels produced is more guaranteed. For example, manufacturers that use high-precision hot presses and advanced gluing technology can better guarantee the quality and performance of bamboo panels.
Reputation and credibility
Check the manufacturer's market reputation and user reviews. You can find out by searching the internet and consulting industry insiders. Manufacturers with good reputation usually do a better job in product quality control, after-sales service, etc., and the quality of their artificial bamboo panels is more trustworthy.
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