ASTM D1037

Full Name

ASTM D1037 – Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials

Scope

ASTM D1037 covers a wide range of test methods for evaluating the properties of wood-base fiber and particle panel materials, such as particleboard, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), hardboard, and oriented strand board (OSB).

These test methods are divided into two parts:

  1. Part A – General Test Methods for Evaluating the Basic Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials: these test methods cover the determination of the properties of wood-base fiber and particle panel materials that are produced as mat-formed panels such as particleboard, medium-density fiberboard, hardboard, and oriented strand board.
  2. Part B – Acceptance and Specification Test Methods for Hardboard: the methods for Part B provide test procedures for measuring the following properties of hardboard:
    • Section thickness
    • Modulus of rupture
    • Tension strength parallel to surface
    • Tension strength perpendicular to surface
    • Water absorption and thickness swelling
    • Moisture content
    • Specific gravity

The test methods in ASTM D1037 are used by manufacturers, specifiers, and consumers to ensure that wood-base fiber and particle panel materials meet the required quality and performance standards for various applications.

ASTM D1037 Accredited Laboratory

Applied Testing & Geosciences, LLC is accredited for performing tests using the ASTM D1037 standard.

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Keywords

wood-base; fiber; particle; panel; materials; testing; properties; static bending; tension; compression; shear; water absorption; thickness swelling; fastener; hardness; abrasion; moisture; linear expansion; cupping; twisting; interlaminar shear; glue-line shear; impact resistance

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