| Properties | Archidply WPC | Plywood | MDF Board | Particle Board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Termite & Pest Control | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| No shrinking or No Swelling | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Fire Retardant | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Borer Proof | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Light Weight | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Splinter Free | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Maintenance Free | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Environment Friendly | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Smooth Surface | Much more Smoother | Less Smoother | Less Smoother | Less Smoother |
| Outdoor Adaptability | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Gluing & Lamination | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weather & Ageing Resistant | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| High Screw & Nail Holding Capacity | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Sawing & Cutting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Use Traditional Tools | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Properties | Test | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYSICAL | |||
| Density | DIN 5347 | g/cc | 0.40 – 0.70 |
| Hardness | DIN 53505 | Shore ‘D | ≥48 |
| Water Absorption | DIN 53495 | % | ≤10 |
| MECHANICAL | |||
| Tensile Strength | DIN 53455 | Mpa | ≥15 |
| Elongation at Break | DIN 53455 | % | ≥15 |
| Izod Impact Strength | ASTM D258 | KJ/M | ≥9.0 |
| ELECTRICAL | |||
| Dielectric Strength | DIN 53481 | KV/cm | ≥9.0 |
| THERMAL | |||
| Vicat Softening Temperature | DIN 53460 | °C | ≥85 |
| Coefficient of Linear Expansion | DIN 53753 | mm/m°c | 0.08 |
| Thermal Conductivity | DIN 52616 | W/mk | 0.5 – 0.07 |