Meranti, Dark Red/Obar Suluk   PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Density : 560-865 kg/m³ Shrinkage i) Radial : 1.1-2.1% ii) Tangential : 2.9-4.4% Static Bending i) Modulus of elasticity : 11,200-13,900 N/mm² ii) Modulus of rupture : 74-92 N/mm² Compression Strength i) Perpendicular to Grain : 2.97-5.03 N/mm² ii) Parallel to Grain : 38.80-52.90 N/mm² Shear strength : 8.00-11.40 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 : Found mainly in the swamp forests. Sapwood : Widely distributed in well-drained lowland forests, on low hills, the tops and upper slopes of ridges and may occur in peat swamp forests. Grain : Interlocked. Texture : Moderately coarse and even. Working Properties : Planning Easy Finish Smooth to moderately smooth Boring Easy to moderately easy Finish Smooth to slightly rough Turning Easy Finish Smooth to moderately smooth Nailing Good     Uses : Suitable for a wide variety of uses including light construction, furniture, joinery, interior fittings, door and window frames, panelling, partitions, utility flooring, moulding, fancy doors, boat construction, veneer and plywood.