Okoume plywood

Okoume Plywood

Okoume plywood, also known as Gaboon plywood, is a lightweight, versatile plywood manufactured from Okoume wood (Aucoumea klaineana), a species native to Central and West-Central Africa. It is valued for its low weight, smooth appearance, easy machining, and good dimensional stability.

Key Features

Okoume plywood offers an excellent balance between low weight and useful mechanical performance. Its pale pink to light brown appearance and smooth surface make it suitable for applications where both appearance and weight are important.

Key advantages include:

Lightweight construction
Smooth and attractive surface
Easy cutting, drilling, sanding, and machining
Good dimensional stability
Excellent finishing characteristics
Suitable for laminating and veneering
Available in different thicknesses and panel sizes
Excellent choice for weight-sensitive applications
Okoume Plywood Specifications
Specification Typical Options
Wood species Okoume (Aucoumea klaineana)
Other name Gaboon / Gaboon plywood
Colour Pale pink to light brown
Density Approximately 470–500 kg/m³, depending on product
Thickness Approximately 3–40 mm
Common sizes 2500 × 1220 mm; 3100 × 1530 mm
Construction Multi-ply cross-bonded veneers
Face grades B/BB, BB/BB and other grades
Glue MR, phenolic or Class 3 exterior glue, depending on grade
Surface Sanded or calibrated options
Marine grade Available to specifications such as BS 1088:2018

Specifications vary by manufacturer, grade, certification, and intended application.

Marine Okoume Plywood

Marine-grade Okoume plywood is particularly popular in boatbuilding because it combines low weight with suitable strength and moisture-resistant bonding. Certified marine products may comply with standards such as BS 1088:2018 and may carry Lloyd’s Register type approval.

It can be used for:

Boat hulls
Yacht construction
Kayaks
Canoes
Boat decks
Marine interior fittings
Bulkheads
Lightweight marine structures

For exterior or marine applications, correct edge sealing, finishing, and installation are important to protect the plywood from water penetration.

Other Applications

Beyond marine construction, Okoume plywood is widely used for:

Furniture manufacturing
Cabinets and cupboards
Interior wall panels
Ceiling panels
Shop fitting
Decorative panels
Vehicle and caravan interiors
Packaging and crates
Architectural projects
General woodworking

Its lightweight structure makes it particularly useful when reducing the overall weight of a finished product is important.

Why Buy Okoume Plywood from RKGCLDS?

At RKGCLDS, we aim to provide buyers with dependable plywood products for construction, furniture manufacturing, marine projects, interior design, and commercial applications.

We can discuss your requirements for Okoume plywood thickness, grade, sheet dimensions, glue type, surface quality, packaging, quantity, and shipping destination.

Whether you need standard commercial plywood or specialized marine-grade Okoume plywood, our team can work with your specifications and bulk purchasing requirements.

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