General description:
A very important thing that distinguishes Sipo from Sapelli is the pleasant smell of the second one while the Sipo is scentless even when it is fresh.
Sapwood: pinkish-grey/white
Heartwood: reddish-brown.
Specific weight: dried 620 kg / m³
Mechanical properties:
Static bending strength: 1100 kg / cm²
Compressive strength: 550 kg / cm²
Histological Structure:
Grain: rarely straight and regular, almost always interlocked.
Texture: fine.
Treatability: untreatable.
Processing:
Sawing: not always easy because of the use of iron.
Drying: from medium to slow, with a low risk of cracks and warps.
Planing: not always easy because of the use of iron.
Gluing: easy.
Nailing and screwing: easy.
Finishing: easy.
Main uses: Furniture, particularly valuable furniture, interior windows and doors, flooring.
Available Dimensions
Thickness |
Square edged, unedged |
Lengths |
Quality |
27-40-52-60-80 |
square edged |
2100+ |
FAS |