Production of Particle Board from Coirpith

1. Function                  : To utilize cir pith for the production of particle board

2. General Information:
Coir pith being a waste disposed from the coir industries, pose the danger of pollution and health hazard. Being a lingo-cellulosic material, coir pith can be utilized for the production of particle board.  The process of production of coir pith particle board involves drying of the coir pith and resination using phenol formaldehyde (16%) or urea formaldehyde (20%). The resinated pith is formed into a mat of desired thickness and hot pressed at 120ºC for 15-20 minutes. This board after the formation is trimmed along the sides and suitable for use as table top and providing partition and other light works. The laminated boards will be suitable for exterior use, as the water absorption and swelling character are more for the coir pith boards.

3. Cost of operation    : Rs. 60 and  per sq. ft. of the board. 

4. Salient features