Bangkirai, Yellow Balau Technical Species Information

Detailed scientific and mechanical properties for Yellow Balau wood

Bangkirai, Yellow Balau

Description: Bangkirai wood has a brownish yellow heartwood and a light brown sapwood. Its grain can be straight or interlocked, featuring a glossy and smooth texture. Bangkirai has great durability as well as great hardness, with Janka hardness rating of 1798. Bangkirai has long been used both for finer uses such as flooring, but for heavy duty uses as well, such as marine and heavy construction. A great all-rounder, Indonesian Bangkirai hardwood flooring is beautiful flooring choice.
More Info: Bangkirai , aka Yellow Balau, is a popular species used for decking and siding applications primarily in Europe. An outstanding hardwood with incredible durability and strength, Bangkirai rivals Ipe from South America in terms of its longevity and mechanical properties.
Other Names: Shorea laevis, Anggelam, Balau, Benuas, Kumus, Penepak
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Janka Hardness: 1,798 pounds
Strength (MOR): 20,950 psi
Stiffness (MOE): 2,900 1000 psi
Density (KG/m3): 930
Color: Heartwood is brownish yellow with light brown sapwood.
Photosensitivity: Moderate
Tangential Shrinkage: 9.3%
Radial Shrinkage: 4.2%
Family: Shorea
Tree Characteristics:
Geographic Area: Indonesia
Texture: Smooth
Grain: Straight or interlocked
Luster: Glossy
Durability Rating: Rated as durable.
Drying Characteristics: Somewhat difficult to dry, requires careful conditioning during drying.
Working Characteristics: Difficult to cut, plane and sand - similar to Ipe and Cumaru.
Applications: Decking, siding, outdoor furniture.
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