Particle board

cpc code 31431 covers the production of particle board, a versatile engineered wood product widely used in the furniture, construction, and packaging industries. Particle board is an important material in the global wood processing sector, providing a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to solid wood. Its widespread adoption has made it a crucial component in the broader manufacturing and construction supply chains.

The production of particle board involves breaking down wood or other lignocellulosic materials into small particles or flakes, which are then combined with resin binders and pressed into flat panels. This process typically includes steps such as debarking, chipping, drying, blending, and hot-pressing the wood particles under high temperature and pressure to form the final board product.

The main inputs required for the particle board industry include wood chips, sawdust, or other wood waste materials, as well as synthetic resin binders such as urea-formaldehyde or phenol-formaldehyde. Specialized machinery, including chippers, dryers, blenders, and hot presses, are also essential for the production process. The industry relies on a steady supply of these raw materials and equipment to meet the demand for particle board.

Particle board produced under cpc code 31431 is primarily used in the manufacture of furniture, cabinetry, and other interior building components 31421 Wood furniture, as well as in the construction of walls, floors, and roofs 41000 Construction work. The industry's output also serves as an input for the production of laminated products, such as 31432 Laminated wood boards and panels, which are further processed for various applications.