Advance Ply Tungsten
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- 13 Layer Hardwood Construction
- 0.78 g/cm³ Super High Density
- 1600N+ Screw Holding
- 250 Hours BWP
- Marine + Fire Retardant Certified
Thickness Selector
Cabinet backs, drawer bottoms, decorative wall backing and lightweight panelling. Not for load bearing panels or for fixings carrying weight.
Partition panels, wall cladding, furniture side panels and light marine interiors. Suits vertical panels that do not carry shelf loads.
Bathroom vanities, cabinet partitions, internal shelving and wet area furniture. The usual minimum where a panel holds weight in a wet area.
Doors, shutters, commercial furniture and balcony storage. Used where hinge and handle fixings take repeated stress.
Modular kitchen carcasses, bathroom vanity bases, wardrobes, premium furniture, commercial interiors and high moisture applications. The most specified thickness in the range.
Standard 8×4 ft. Also available in 7×4 ft, 6×4 ft, 8×3 ft, 7×3 ft and 6×3 ft.
- HVRT Technology
- HEXAPRO Process
- 4x Pressed
- CCB Treated
- NAFRG Fire Retardant Glue
- NFGC Nano Flame Guard
- IATC Compliant
- FBTT Treated
- Anti Fungal
- Termite and Borer Treated
- Extra Layer
- E0 Resin
- Both Side Calibrated
Advance Ply Tungsten is the highest specification board in the Advance Ply range and the only one certified under two Indian Standards at once. It is IS 710:2024 certified boiling water proof marine grade plywood, and it also carries IS 5509:2021 fire retardant certification. Both numbers are printed on the edge of every sheet alongside the ISI mark and the BIS licence number.
That combination is what makes Tungsten different. Most brands in India sell a marine range and a separate fire retardant range, which means a fire rated wet area has to be built from a board that answers one requirement and is silent on the other. Tungsten answers both from a single sheet.
The board is built in 13 layers of 100% tropical hardwood, bonded with E0 grade melamine phenol formaldehyde (MPF) resin. E0 is the lowest formaldehyde emission class in the Advance Ply range, which matters in kitchens, bedrooms, children’s rooms and healthcare interiors where the board sits in an enclosed space. Average density is 0.78 g/cm3, the highest in the range, and screw holding capacity is above 1600 N.
Every sheet goes through the HEXAPRO process: four hydraulic press cycles and two chemical treatments before it leaves the factory. Resin penetration into the core is handled by HVRT, High Viscous Resin Technology. Preservative protection is dual Copper Chrome Boron treatment through the full sheet thickness rather than a surface coating, with a published retention value of 12.5 kg/m3.
Fire performance comes from two systems working together. NAFRG is nano alumina fire retardant glue used in the bond line itself, which Advance Ply states is the first use of nano alumina fire retardant glue in Indian plywood manufacturing. NFGC is a nano flame guard coating applied across the full board. The result is a board that resists fire from the inside rather than only at the surface.
Why Advance Ply Tungsten Performs Differently?
Up To 250
Hours BWP
Tested Up to 250 hours of continuous boiling without delamination of the glue line. IS 710:2024 requires 72 hours, so the board is tested well beyond the standard.
4x
Hydraulic Press Cycles
The HEXAPRO process presses every sheet four times under hydraulic pressure. Additional press cycles reduce internal air gaps, raise density and improve bonding between veneers.
2x
Chemical Treatment
Dual Copper Chrome Boron treatment penetrates the full sheet thickness rather than sitting on the surface, with a retention value of 12.5 kg/m3.
E0
Grade Resin
E0 grade melamine phenol formaldehyde (MPF) resin is the lowest formaldehyde emission class in the range.
1600N
Screw Holding Capacity
Screw and nail holding above 1600 N keeps hinges, handles and load bearing joints tight for the life of the furniture.
60+
Minutes Flame Penetration
IS 5509:2021 certified. Flame penetration resistance above 60 minutes, flammability resistance above 45 minutes and rate of burning above 30 minutes.
HEXAPRO is the Advance Ply manufacturing process: six stages in total, made up of four press cycles and two chemical treatments. Each press cycle compresses the veneer stack further, which is what takes Tungsten to 0.78 g/cm3 and holds a screw above 1600 N.
HVRT is a separate technology and does a different job. High Viscous Resin Technology controls how deeply the resin travels into the core rather than sitting between the face veneers. Deep penetration is what keeps the glue line intact through 250 hours of boiling water.
The two chemical treatment stages deliver Copper Chrome Boron through the full thickness of the sheet, not only the surface layer. The retention figure is published at 12.5 kg/m3 so it can be checked rather than assumed, and the board carries the FBTT mark for fungus, borer and termite treatment.
Fire performance comes from two separate systems. NAFRG is nano alumina fire retardant glue used in the bond line itself. NFGC is a nano flame guard coating applied across the full board. Together they give the IS 5509 figures published in the specification table below.
Tungsten also carries the IATC mark, indoor air toxicity compliant, which no other board in the Advance Ply marine range carries. Combined with the E0 resin, that is the specification to quote when a project has an indoor air quality requirement.
Advance Ply Tungsten Technical Specifications
Specification | Value |
|---|---|
Physical Properties | |
| Plywood Type | BWP marine grade with fire retardant certification |
| IS Standard | IS 710:2024 and IS 5509:2021 |
| BIS Licence | CM/L number printed on every board edge alongside the ISI mark |
| Face Material | Tropical hardwood species |
| Core Construction | 100% Hardwood, 13-Layer Construction |
| Density | Average 0.78 g/cm³ |
| Thickness Range | 6mm to 19mm |
| Standard Sheet Sizes | 8x4 ft, 7x4 ft, 6x4 ft, 8x3 ft, 7x3 ft, 6x3 ft |
| Calibrated | Yes, both sides |
| Board Traceability | Batch number, date of manufacture and a scannable QR code printed on every sheet |
| Moisture Content | 5%–15% (Oven Dry Method) |
Resin & Preservation Properties | |
| Resin Type | E0 grade melamine phenol formaldehyde (MPF) |
| Formaldehyde Emission | E0 grade, the lowest emission class in the Advance Ply range |
| Resin Technology | HVRT, High Viscous Resin Technology |
| CCB Treatment | Core veneer treated with Copper Chrome Boron, full thickness |
| Retention of Preservative | 12.5 kg/m³ |
| Biological Protection | FBTT, fungus borer termite treated |
| Indoor Air | IATC, indoor air toxicity compliant |
| Resistance to Microorganism | Average Strength More Than 1700 N |
Mechanical Properties | |
| Screw Holding Capacity | More Than 1600 N |
| Compressive Strength | More than 6000 N |
| Modulus of Elasticity (Dry State) | Along Grain: Avg. 6980 N/mm², Min. 6359 N/mm² | Across Grain: Avg. 4893 N/mm², Min. 4356 N/mm² |
| Modulus of Rupture (Dry State) | Along Grain: Avg. 49 N/mm², Min. 43 N/mm² | Across Grain: Avg. 40 N/mm², Min. 35 N/mm² |
| Modulus of Elasticity (Wet State) | Along Grain: Avg. 3591 N/mm², Min. 3245 N/mm² | Across Grain: Avg. 2678 N/mm², Min. 2430 N/mm² |
| Modulus of Rupture (Wet State) | Along Grain: Avg. 35 N/mm², Min. 30 N/mm² | Across Grain: Avg. 26 N/mm², Min. 23 N/mm² |
| Tensile Strength | Along Grain: 50 N/mm² | Across Grain: 40 N/mm² | Combined: 90 N/mm² |
| Glue Shear Strength (Dry State) | Avg. 1563 N/mm², Min. 1427 N/mm² |
| Glue Shear Strength (Wet State) | Avg. 1233 N/mm², Min. 1156 N/mm² |
Fire and Water Resistance | |
| Boiling Water Proof | 250 hours without delamination |
| Flammability Resistance | More Than 45 Minutes |
| Rate of Burning Resistance | More Than 30 Minutes |
| Flame Penetration Resistance | More Than 60 Minutes |
| Fire Retardant Systems | NAFRG nano alumina fire retardant glue and NFGC nano flame guard coating |
| Weather Resistance | Withstands Adverse Climatic Conditions |
Manufacturing | |
| Manufacturing Process | HEXAPRO, four press cycles and two chemical treatments |
| Resin Technology | HVRT, High Viscous Resin Technology |
| Press Cycles | 4x Hydraulic Pressing |
| Surface | Matt ply, both side calibrated |
Warranty | |
| Warranty | Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty |
Advance Ply Tungsten Features, Advantages and Benefits
Feature | Advantage | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| E0 grade marine resin | Very low emission, no harmful gases released into the room | Healthier indoor air, and no delamination in boiling water |
| Boiling water proof for 250 hours | Bond holds under sustained moisture and humidity | Long service life in modular kitchens, bathrooms and coastal homes |
| CCB treated with published retention | Termite, borer and fungal protection through the full thickness | No powder formation, decay or termite damage in the furniture |
| NAFRG nano alumina fire retardant glue | Fire resistance built into the bond line, not only the surface | Resists and delays fire spread and penetration |
| NFGC nano flame guard coating | Additional coating across the full board surface | Slows flame catching and spread |
| Super high density at 0.78 g/cm³ | Stronger than boards of ordinary density | Better nail and screw holding where load bearing is needed |
| Extra layer construction, 13 layers | Increased strength from the additional layer | Carries more load and higher stress without deflecting |
| HVRT high viscous resin technology | Resin spreads evenly and penetrates deep into the core | Uniform bonding through every layer of the sheet |
| Both side calibrated | Uniform thickness across the full sheet | Clean fit in CNC work, edge banding and architectural joinery |
| IATC indoor air toxicity compliant | Meets indoor air toxicity requirements | Suitable for enclosed spaces, healthcare and children's rooms |
Advance Ply Tungsten vs Other Advance Ply Plywood Range
| Feature | Tungsten (this page) | Palladium | Gold Marine |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS standard | IS 710:2024 and IS 5509:2021 | IS 710:2024 and IS 5509:2021 | IS 710:2024 |
| Grade type | BWP marine Grade | BWP marine grade | BWP Marine Grade |
| Fire retardant (IS 5509) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Resin emission class | E0 | E1 | E1 |
| Density | 0.78 g/cm³ | 0.75 g/cm³ | 0.75 g/cm³ |
| Core construction | 100% hardwood, 13 layer | 100% hardwood | 100% hardwood |
| Boiling water performance | Up to 250 hours | Up to 200 hours | Up to 200 hours |
| Compressive strength | More than 6000 N | More than 5500 N | More than 5500 N |
| Flame penetration | More than 60 minutes | More than 60 minutes | - |
| IATC compliant | Yes | No | No |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 36 years | 35 years |
| Best for | Fire governed commercial wet areas, modular kitchens, hospitals, hotels, schools | Large fire governed projects, wardrobes, premium furniture | Residential kitchens, bathrooms, coastal and outdoor work |
Frequently Asked Questions About Advance Ply Tungsten
What is Advance Ply Tungsten used for?
Advance Ply Tungsten is used for modular kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, under-sink storage, marine construction, coastal outdoor furniture, and any application requiring IS 710 certified BWP plywood. It is also specified for hotels, hospitals, schools, and high-rise buildings due to its IS 5509 fire retardant certification.
Is Advance Ply Tungsten genuinely IS 710 certified?
What is E0 grade resin and why does it matter?
E0 grade resin is the highest formaldehyde emission classification for plywood resins, producing near-zero formaldehyde emissions. This makes Advance Ply Tungsten safe for use in kitchens, bedrooms, children’s rooms, and healthcare spaces where indoor air quality is critical. Standard plywood uses E1 or E2 grade resin with significantly higher formaldehyde emissions.
What thickness is recommended for modular kitchen cabinets?
How does HVRT technology improve Tungsten performance?
HVRT technology presses each Tungsten sheet 4 times under hydraulic pressure, compared to the industry standard of 2 times. This eliminates internal air gaps, maximises veneer bonding, and produces a denser sheet with superior screw-holding capacity above 1600N. This is combined with dual CCB chemical treatment for complete termite protection through the full sheet thickness.
Advance Ply Tungsten - Marine + Fire Retardant Certified Plywood
IS 710 | IS 5509 | E0 Resin | HVRT Technology | Lifetime Warranty
