JayCore® and KayCore - Columbia Forest Products

www.columbiaforestproducts.comJayCore ® and KayCore ® premium veneer corehardwood plywood from Columbia ForestProducts are produced domestically onPureBond ® formaldehyde-free veneer coreplatforms and carefully monitored for acontrolled thickness range. JayCore andKayCore panels are the perfect choice forcabinetry and furniture manufacturers whowant nothing less than the best in “all wood”hardwood plywood.

Whether you need the performance of “K” grade cross bands underthe faces of your high grade panels, or the improved characteristicsof a “J” grade for those “special” situations, Columbia has a panelconstruction that will meet your expectations.Considerations, Meets HPVA requirementsfor J-grade and K-gradedesignations for innerpliesadjacent to the face of thepanel – ensuring maximumquality and results., Consistent thickness forbetter fit, fewer rejects andimproved flat line finishingresults., Virtually eliminates coretelegraphing for lower defectand rework rates., Product specifications canbe tailored to your particularrequirements., Manufactured in NorthAmerica, ensuring availabilitywith manageable lead timesand fuel saving distance tomarket., JayCore and KayCore canbe specified as FSC-certifiedupon request.Hardwood Plywood ComparisonCore MaterialAn actual study of four different maple plywood panels (MDFcore,PBC-core, JayCore/KayCore, and one-step “line by line”veneer core), 20 sheets each, 8 measurements per sheet.ThicknessVariationRange(inches)0.0500.0450.0400.0350.0300.0250.0200.0150.0100.0050.0000.0200.020JayCore ® and KayCore ® platforms were designedfor superior performance. Each pre-sandedveneer core platform is constructed either withsound HPVA J-grade cross bands or HPVAK-grade cross bands, greatly reducing thefinishing problems associated with voids,transfer, rough grain and telegraphing. Theirsmooth substrates enhance the beauty of0.047*decorative veneer and dramatically improvefinishing results, offering many of the sameproperties of a composite core – without theadded weight.JayCore and KayCore plywood is also very0.023consistent. Their thickness tolerances outperformHPVA industry standards, making themideal for finishing lines that require tighttolerances for smooth and even finish applications,while their uniformity ensures better fittingcomponents and lower reject rates. Plus, Jay-Core and KayCore have the flexibility to meetyour particular specifications. Both panels areavailable in thicknesses ranging from 3 ⁄ 8" to 1 1 ⁄4" and can be faced with anycombination of high-quality, Columbia decorative veneers.And perhaps best of all, JayCore and KayCore can be produced regionally atany of Columbia’s hardwood plywood plants, so consistent availability is guaranteed.For more information, please call one of the regional numbers listed orvisit www.columbiaforestproducts.com.MDF Particleboard JayCore / KayCore HPVA StandardVeneer Core**The above ranges refer to the data collected in the plywood comparison test. Compare this to theANSI/HPVA-HP-1-2004 standard which permits a tolerance of +0-0.047" for panels 1/4" and thicker.119EASTERN US:1·800·237·2428WESTERN US/ CANADA:1·800·547·1791NORTHEASTERN US/CANADA:1·888·664·1964CENTRAL US:1·800·760·3341www.columbiaforestproducts.com10M 03/08 1