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Rulon Bearings

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Tropical Light Red Meranti Wood
Categories: Wood and Natural Products; Wood; Hardwood

Material Notes: Usual surface texture: Medium
Dimensional changes when dried lumber is subjected to variations in humidity during service: Small
Resistance to fungal decay (Heartwood in ground contact): Variable, generally Non-durable (5 to 10 years) to moderately durable
Resistance to penetration by preservatives: Extremely resistant
Common Applications: Interior joinery. Plywood

Key Words: Shorea spp.; Lumber, Timber
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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Specific Gravity 0.340 g/ccGreen, Asian Origin
Density 0.550 g/cc15% Moisture Content. Density can vary by 20% or more.
 
Mechanical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Hardness, Wood Indentation 2000 NSide Hardness, Green, Asian Origin
 2000 NSide Hardness, 12% Moisture, Asian Origin
Modulus of Rupture 0.0455 GPaStatic Bending, Green, Asian Origin
 0.0655 GPaStatic Bending, 12% Moisture, Asian Origin
Flexural Modulus 7200 MPaStatic Bending, Green, Asian Origin
 8500 MPaStatic Bending, 12% Moisture, Asian Origin
Compressive Strength 23.0 MPaParallel to Grain, Green, Asian Origin
 40.8 MPaParallel to Grain, 12% Moisture, Asian Origin
Machinability 50 %Medium Relative to Other Wood
Shear Strength 4.90 MPaParallel to Grain, Green, Asian Origin
 6.70 MPaParallel to Grain, 12% Moisture, Asian Origin
Work to Maximum Load 0.0570 J/cm³Static Bending, Green, Asian Origin
 0.0790 J/cm³Static Bending, 12% Moisture, Asian Origin
 
Descriptive Properties
ColorPale pink to mid-redUsual for heartwood

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