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We are praised brand for Supplying Timber Wood (Okan, Adoum, Bokoka, African Green Heart) in Douala, Littoral, Cameroon. Common Names Okan, Adoum, Bokoka, African greenheart a Scientific Name Cylicodiscus gabunensis a Family Mimosaceae Description Okan heartwood is yellowish brown, often with a slight green tinge, on exposure darkening to reddish brown with a yellowish or greenish tinge; it is distinctly demarcated from the 5a 8 cm thick, pale pink sapwood. The grain is interlocked, texture moderately coarse. The heartwood is very durable. It shows excellent natural resistance to wood decay fungi and is also resistant to dry-wood borer, marine borer and termite attacks. The wood is often slightly striped and lustrous, and has an unpleasant smell when freshly cut. a Density (H=12%): 0,91 a Treatability Not permeable a Seasoning The wood should be air-dried rather slowly or be carefully kiln-dried, to avoid deformation. Stability Moderately stable in service a Durability Very durable a Workability Okan is difficult to saw and work, with some dulling effect on cutting edges, and force is required. Stellite-tipped saws are recommended. It is difficult to obtain a smooth finish because of the interlocked grain. Planing shows best results at a cutting angle of 15A . The wood holds screws and nails well, but pre-boring is needed. The gluing, staining, polishing and painting properties are satisfactory, but for optimal polishing effect the use of a filler is required. Turning gives good results. a End-Uses Hydraulic works (seawater) Poles Sleepers Industrial or heavy flooring Heavy carpentry Vehicle or container flooring Sculpture Turned goods Bridges (parts in contact with water or ground) Bridges (parts not in contact with water or ground) Flooring Notes : Good Substitute for Azobe
We are praised brand for Supplying Timber Wood (Okan, Adoum, Bokoka, African Green Heart) in Douala, Littoral, Cameroon. Common Names Okan, Adoum, Bokoka, African greenheart a Scientific Name Cylicodiscus gabunensis a Family Mimosaceae Description Okan heartwood is yellowish brown, often with a slight green tinge, on exposure darkening to reddish brown with a yellowish or greenish tinge; it is distinctly demarcated from the 5a 8 cm thick, pale pink sapwood. The grain is interlocked, texture moderately coarse. The heartwood is very durable. It shows excellent natural resistance to wood decay fungi and is also resistant to dry-wood borer, marine borer and termite attacks. The wood is often slightly striped and lustrous, and has an unpleasant smell when freshly cut. a Density (H=12%): 0,91 a Treatability Not permeable a Seasoning The wood should be air-dried rather slowly or be carefully kiln-dried, to avoid deformation. Stability Moderately stable in service a Durability Very durable a Workability Okan is difficult to saw and work, with some dulling effect on cutting edges, and force is required. Stellite-tipped saws are recommended. It is difficult to obtain a smooth finish because of the interlocked grain. Planing shows best results at a cutting angle of 15A . The wood holds screws and nails well, but pre-boring is needed. The gluing, staining, polishing and painting properties are satisfactory, but for optimal polishing effect the use of a filler is required. Turning gives good results. a End-Uses Hydraulic works (seawater) Poles Sleepers Industrial or heavy flooring Heavy carpentry Vehicle or container flooring Sculpture Turned goods Bridges (parts in contact with water or ground) Bridges (parts not in contact with water or ground) Flooring Notes : Good Substitute for Azobe
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