Sapupira / Angelim Pedra

Botanical name: Hymenolobium excelsum
Growth area: South America

Botanical name:
Hymenolobium excelsum

Growth area:
South America

Quality:

FAS

Colour of heartwood:

Yellowish orange brown to dark brown, lightening after exposure to sunlight.

Colour of sapwood:

White-yellowish rims of 30-100 mm wide.

Knots:

Small and large knots may occur. Whether or not the part can be used must be assessed during production. Around the knots extensive slope of grain occurs, which may cause warping.

Mass density:

750 kg/m3 15% m/m

Grain:

May show strong cross-grains, but straight-grained wood is more prevalent

Fissure:

Internal fissure arises when dried too quickly

Warping:

Limited warping provided that the drying process is not too quick.

Knots:
Large, healthy intergrown knots may occur. Determine if the purpose allows for knots.

Bio-substances:
No specifics.

Mould and insects:
Long-term resistance against invasion

Durability grade:
3 - medium durability

Gluing:
Difficult

Processing:
Processing possible only with HW (hard-metal) cutting tools. Rebates to be cut with chiselling blocks equipped with pre-cutters in order to prevent tear-out.

Dekker range:
Both raw wood in various sizes and finger-jointed with KOMO/GIP guarantee, see Elephant range.

General applications:
Front wall panelling, heavy constructions, bridges and hydraulic works, body construction, ship building and, if carefully selected, for floors.