Riga Trans Plywood
Birch Plywood Panels
Enhanced anti-slip pattern
High demand flooring applications
Nationwide delivery of packs and commercial volumes to trade customers
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Durable, heavy-duty and hardwearing
Extremely abrasive surface
Sustainable face with long life span
Birch Plywood Core
Riga Trans has a 350g Phenolic Film
Riga Trans Heavy has a 440g Phenol Film
Hot pressed using special plates
Smooth Phenol reverse

Applications
Vehicle Flooring
Durable hard wearing surface with high wear resistance
For trailer beds / trailer floors
Transport
Sea Transport: cargo shipping / container floors
Rail Transport: cargo wagons
Flooring
Industrial flooring and stage floors
Available in extra thick panels
Excellent strength to weight ratio
Platforms
Loading platforms, scaffolding, pier surfaces
Where high wear resistance and good anti-slip properties are important
Thickness & Packing
| Thickness | No. of Plies | Small Packing | Large Packing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5mm | 5 ply | 65 sheets | 90 sheets |
| 9mm | 7 ply | 44 sheets | 65 sheets |
| 12mm | 9 ply | 33 sheets | 50 sheets |
| 15mm | 11 ply | 26 sheets | 40 sheets |
| 18mm | 13 ply | 22 sheets | 35 sheets |
| 21mm | 15 ply | 19 sheets | 30 sheets |
| 24mm | 17 ply | 17 sheets | 25 sheets |
| 27mm | 19 ply | 14 sheets | 22 sheets |
| 30mm | 21 ply | 13 sheets | 20 sheets |
| 35mm | 25 ply | 12 sheets | 17 sheets |
| 40mm | 29 ply | 10 sheets | 15 sheets |
Plies
The number of laminations
1.4mm thick, laid-up with grain alternating at 90 degrees
Packing
Quantities shown are standard mill packing
For special order items, pack quantities can be altered
Panel Sizes
Sizes available from the mill
(Bespoke cut sizes also available)
| Width (mm) | Lengths (mm) |
|---|---|
| 1220 or 1250 | 2440 / 2500 / 2745 / 2750 / 3000 / 3050 |
| 1500 or 1525 | 2440 / 2500 / 2745 / 2750 / 3000 / 3050 |
| 2150 | 3850 |
Availability
Special order
Minimum quantity: full packs per thickness
Contact us for current lead-times
Specifications
Riga Trans Birch Plywood
Overlay
Phenolic resin. Moisture and chemical resistant.
Does not crack
350gm² Riga Trans
440gm² Riga Trans Heavy
Edge Sealing
Exterior acrylic paint to prevent moisture ingress
To match phenol face colour
Slip Rating
Excellent surface friction increases anti-slip resistance
Exceeds the highest R13 class - according to DIN 51130
Weight
640-700 kg/m³
e.g. 18mm 8x4 weighs approx. 37kg
Wear Resistance
Taber Test (EN 438-2)
1,500 revolutions (Riga Trans)
5,000 revolutions (Riga Trans Heavy)
Rolling Test (EN1818) up to 6,000 cycles
Bonding Quality
EN314-3 class 3 exterior conditions
Dark brown glue-line, phenol resin
Moisture Content
10% (+/- 2%) to EN315 and DIN 68705
Formaldehyde
In accordance with the standard EN 13986
the formaldehyde emission meets the Class E1 requirements
(test method EN 717 Part 2)
Colours
Only available in dark brown

Cutting Service
Cut to size & CNC machined panels
We offer a full cutting and processing service
Router, drill, chamfer or machining
Edges are sealed with external paint
For more information on our cutting & machining services
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