Oriented strand board (OSB)
CPC v2.1 Code: 31432
About oriented strand board (osb)
cpc code 31432 covers the production of oriented strand board (OSB), a type of engineered wood panel that has become increasingly important in the construction and building materials industry. OSB is a versatile and cost-effective alternative to traditional plywood, offering superior structural integrity and dimensional stability. As a result, it has gained widespread adoption in a variety of applications, from residential and commercial construction to furniture and packaging manufacturing.
Production process
The production of OSB involves several key steps. First, wood strands or flakes are obtained from logs or other wood sources. These strands are then dried, coated with resin, and arranged in layers with the strands oriented in specific directions to enhance the board's strength and stability. The layered mat is then pressed under heat and pressure to bond the strands together, forming the final OSB panel.
Production inputs
The primary inputs for the OSB industry include wood raw materials, such as softwood or hardwood logs, as well as resin binders and other additives used in the manufacturing process. Specialized machinery, such as strand-forming equipment, presses, and drying systems, are also essential for the production of OSB panels.
Production outputs
The primary output of the OSB industry is the OSB panel itself, which is widely used in construction, furniture, and packaging applications. OSB panels are often consumed by industries covered under other CPC codes, such as 4511 Builders' carpentry and joinery, 3812 Furniture, and 3819 Other articles of wood, cork, straw, and plaiting materials.
Family tree for oriented strand board (osb)
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/31'>31: Products of wood, cork, straw and plaiting materials</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/314'>314: Boards and panels</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3143'>3143: Particle board and similar board of wood or other ligneous materials</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/31432'>31432: Oriented strand board (OSB)</a>"]
D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/31431'>31431: Particle board</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/31439'>31439: Other board of wood or other ligneous materials</a>"]
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