Cores & Boards

Particleboard

• High percentage of Western pine fiber
• Excellent machinability which extends tool life
• A light brown to buff color allowing for the use of light laminate papers
• Available in NAF and FSC® certified
• Available from Collins Pine Particleboard which is LBC Red List Free
• Available thicknesses 3/8″ – 1-1/4″

MDF

• Light colored and a flat surface
• Engineered for a smooth, unblemished surface
• Homogeneous core for great machining and throughput
• High quality inland species of Western softwoods
• Available thicknesses 1/4″ – 1-1/4″

Tempered Hardboard

• Medium to dark brown color with a smooth, flat surface
• Comprised of just linseed oil and wood it provides a smooth surface
• No loose fiber
• Formaldehyde free
• Available thicknesses 1/8″ – 3/16″

Plywood Cores

• Multiple plywood cores available
• Panels can be specified FSC® certified
• Formaldehyde free
• Multiple thicknesses