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Tungsten
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- IS 710:2024 Certified
- IS 5509 Fire Retardant
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
- EO Grade Resin Near-Zero Formaldehyde
- Manufacturer Warranty Included
Available in
- 6mm
- 9mm
- 12mm
- 16mm
- 19mm
Back panels and drawer bottoms
Thin partition panels and light cladding
Internal shelves and secondary panels
Doors and lightweight structural panels
Standard for wardrobe and furniture carcass — MOST POPULAR
Standard: 8×4 ft. | Also available: 7×4, 6×4, 8×3, 7×3, 6×3 ft.
- BWP Marine Grade
- IS 710:2024
- IS 5509
- EO Grade Resin
- 4x Pressed
- Termite Proof
Advance Ply Tungsten is the highest-specification plywood in the Advance Ply range. It is IS 710 certified boiling waterproof (BWP) marine grade plywood with IS 5509 fire retardant certification, manufactured using EO grade phenol formaldehyde resin for near-zero formaldehyde emissions.
Tungsten is the correct choice for any application where the plywood will face direct or prolonged water exposure: modular kitchen base cabinets, bathroom vanities, under-sink storage, marine construction, and coastal or outdoor applications. It is also specified for hotels, hospitals, schools, and commercial buildings where fire retardant plywood is required by building regulations.
Each sheet is manufactured using HEXAPRO technology: four hydraulic press cycles for superior density and screw-holding capacity, combined with dual Copper-Chrome-Boron chemical treatment for complete termite and borer protection through the full sheet thickness.
Why Advance Ply Tungsten performs differently?
300+
Hours BWP
EO grade phenol formaldehyde resin produces near-zero formaldehyde emissions — safe for kitchens, children’s rooms, bedrooms, hospitals, and enclosed spaces.
4x
Hydraulic press cycles
HEXAPRO technology presses each sheet 4 times under hydraulic pressure versus the industry standard of 2 times. Eliminates internal air gaps and maximises veneer bonding.
2x
Chemical treatment
Dual Copper-Chrome-Boron (CCB) treatment penetrates through the full sheet thickness for life-long termite and borer protection. Not just a surface coating.
EO
Grade resin
EO grade phenol formaldehyde resin produces near-zero formaldehyde emissions — safe for kitchens, children’s rooms, bedrooms, hospitals, and enclosed spaces.
1,600N
Screw holding capacity
Screw holding capacity above 1,600N. Significantly higher than standard plywood, ensuring joints, hinges, and fittings hold under load for the life of the furniture.
60+
Minutes fire resistance
IS 5509 certified. Flame penetration resistance above 60 minutes. Required for hotels, hospitals, schools, high-rise buildings, and any project under fire safety regulations.
Most plywood in India is pressed twice during manufacturing. Advance Ply uses HEXAPRO technology, our proprietary 6-stage process that presses every sheet four times and treats it twice before it leaves the factory.
Four press cycles eliminate the internal air gaps that cause standard plywood to swell, warp, and delaminate over time. Each additional press cycle increases the density of the sheet, improves bonding between veneers, and produces a surface that holds nails and screws more firmly than 2-press plywood.
The two-stage chemical treatment delivers complete termite and borer protection through the full thickness of every sheet, not just the surface layer. Standard single-treatment plywood can be penetrated by termites through the core within 3 to 5 years in humid Indian conditions. HEXAPRO-treated plywood resists this throughout its life.
Recommended Applications for Advance Ply Tungsten
Modular kitchens
Base cabinets, wall units, under-sink storage. IS 710 BWP is the required grade for all kitchen applications due to daily steam and water exposure.
Bathrooms
Vanity units, under-sink cabinets, wet-area storage panels, bathroom wall cladding. BWP grade prevents swelling and delamination from constant humidity
Commercial Buildings
Hotels, hospitals, schools, shopping malls, corporate offices. IS 5509 fire retardant certification meets building regulation compliance requirements.
Marine Construction
Boat interiors, dock structures, jetty boarding, coastal buildings. IS 710 BWP marine grade withstands prolonged direct water and saltwater exposure.
Outdoor Applications
Garden furniture, balcony flooring, sheltered outdoor cladding, outdoor kitchens. Edge sealing recommended to protect cut edges from moisture.
Staircases
Load-bearing stair treads and risers requiring high-density plywood with superior screw-holding capacity. Minimum 19mm thickness recommended.
Advance Ply Tungsten — Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Physical Properties | |
| Plywood type | BWP Marine Grade |
| IS standard | IS 710:2024 + IS 5509:2024 |
| Core construction | 100% hardwood veneers (13 layer) |
| Density | Avg 0.78 g/cm³ (super high density) |
| Thickness range | 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 16mm, 19mm |
| Standard sheet sizes | 8x4, 7x4, 6x4, 8x3, 7x3, 6x3 ft |
| Chemical Properties | |
| Resin type | EO Grade Phenol Formaldehyde (near-zero formaldehyde emissions) |
| Formaldehyde emission | EO Grade — the highest safety classification |
| CCB treatment | Core veneer treated with Copper-Chrome-Boron, more than 12% CCB retention |
| Moisture content | 5 to 15% (oven dry method) |
| Mechanical Properties | |
| Screw holding capacity | More than 1,600N |
| Modulus of elasticity (dry) | Along grain: avg 6,980 N/mm², min 6,359 N/mm² | Across grain: avg 4,893 N/mm², min 4,356 N/mm² |
| Modulus of rupture (dry) | Along grain: avg 49 N/mm², min 43 N/mm² | Across grain: avg 40 N/mm², min 35 N/mm² |
| Modulus of elasticity (wet) | Along grain: avg 3,591 N/mm², min 3,245 N/mm² | Across grain: avg 2,678 N/mm², min 2,430 N/mm² |
| Modulus of rupture (wet) | 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) | Avg 1,563 N/mm², min 1,427 N/mm² |
| Glue shear strength (wet) | Avg 1,233 N/mm², min 1,156 N/mm² |
| Fire and Water Resistance | |
| Boiling water resistance | More than 300 hours without delamination |
| Fire flammability resistance | More than 45 minutes |
| Flame penetration resistance | More than 60 minutes |
| Rate of burning resistance | More than 30 minutes |
| Weather resistance | Withstands adverse climatic conditions |
| Manufacturing | |
| Press cycles | 4x hydraulic press (HEXAPRO technology) — industry standard is 2x |
| Retention of preservative | 12.5 kg/m³ |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty included |
Tungsten vs Other Advance Ply Grades
| Feature | Tungsten (this page) | Palladium | Gold Marine |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS standard | IS 710:2024 + IS 5509:2024 | IS 710:2024 | IS 710:2024 |
| Grade type | BWP Marine Grade | BWP Grade | BWP Marine Grade |
| Resin type | E0 Grade (near-zero formaldehyde) | BWP Grade Resin | E0 Grade (near-zero formaldehyde) |
| Fire retardant (IS 5509) | Yes | No | No |
| Near-zero formaldehyde (E0) | Yes | No | Yes |
| Boiling waterproof (IS 710) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Kitchens, bathrooms, hotels, hospitals, schools | Wardrobes, premium furniture, humid interiors | Marine construction, coastal, outdoor |
