Wood products
Rugged wood layers for demanding packaging and stacking tasks.
Wood is the right choice wherever particularly high loads or mechanical requirements are involved. We supply different wood-based materials as interleaving sheets, pallet underlays or as components of laminated packaging.
Hardboard
Hardboard is a wood-fibre panel with a density of over 800 kg/m³, produced in thicknesses up to 8 mm. Production uses the wet process under very high pressure and temperatures. The screen mark on the back, created by the screen through which the water is pressed, is typical. Additives can improve the properties — for example as protection against fungal attack, fire or moisture.
Chipboard
Chipboard consists of wood chips of various sizes that are glued and pressed into 3 to 5 layers to form multi-layer panels. The outer layers are usually made of finer chip material. The strength of chipboard is lower than that of solid wood. In packaging it is mainly used as a pallet cover.
MDF and HDF boards (medium-density and high-density fibreboard)
HDF is manufactured in the dry process (in contrast to hardboard, which uses the wet process). Glue-soaked wood fibres are pressed under pressure and heat. HDF density is below 800 kg/m³. Both sides are smooth thanks to the dry pressing.
More wood-based materials
- Plywood — high load capacity at low thickness
- Wood-fibre lamellae — part of our laminated products for round goods
- Wood-fibre strips — for individual structures and cushioning
Typical applications
- Stacking aids in mechanical engineering
- Rugged interleaving sheets for heavy loads
- Packaging for rollers, roller shutters and similarly shaped goods
- Pallet underlays under high loads
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between hardboard and MDF/HDF?
Hardboard is produced in the wet process at a density above 800 kg/m³ and has a characteristic screen mark on the back. MDF and HDF are produced in the dry process with glue and are smooth on both sides. HDF is less dense than hardboard but is cleanly printable on all sides.
Can wood products be made resistant to moisture or fungi?
Yes. Hardboard can be treated with additives against fungi, fire or moisture. Which variant fits depends on your application — we are happy to advise.
What are chipboards typically used for in packaging?
In packaging chipboard is mainly used as a pallet cover. It consists of 3 to 5 pressed layers of wood chips and is the economical choice where the strength of solid wood is not required.
Do you also supply cut sizes and custom shapes?
Yes — all wood products can be cut to your dimensions, fitted with drilled holes or punching, and configured with chamfered or rounded corners.