Meranti, Light Red/Red Seraya   PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Density : 385-755 kg/m³ Shrinkage i) Radial : 1.5-2.6% ii) Tangential : 3.8-7.4% Static Bending i) Modulus of elasticity : 8,400-13,600 N/mm² ii) Modulus of rupture : 63-83 N/mm² Compression Strength i) Perpendicular to Grain : 2.41-2.51 N/mm² ii) Parallel to Grain : 34.50-48.20 N/mm² Shear strength : 6.30-11.00 N/mm²

Botanical Name : Shorea spp. of the sections Brachyptera, Ovalis, Rubella, Pachycarpa, Pinangga and Mutica but excluding S. uliginosa Family : Dipterocarpaceae Other names : - Distribution : Widely distributed in peat swamp forests, well-drained lowland forests and hill dipterocarp forests. Sapwood : Well-defined from the heartwood, which is light pink to light red or light brown. Grain : Interlocked. Texture : Coarse and even. Working Properties : Planning Easy Finish Smooth Boring Easy Finish Smooth to rough Turning Easy Finish Smooth to moderately smooth Nailing Good to poor Uses : Suitable for a wide variety of uses including decorative work, superior joinery, utility furniture, interior fittings, paneling, partitioning, light duty flooring, ceilings, shelving, cabin fittings, show cases, counter tops, fancy boxes, veneer and plywood.