Rice Husk Particle Board

Introduction

Rice husk received from the rice mill is winnowed and wind-sifted and then coated with synthetic resin adhesive in specially designed adhesive applicators. The resin coated husk is spread as an even mat on support cauls & consolidated under heat and pressure in a hydraulic hot press. The hot pressed panels are cooled and trimmed to the desired dimension. Unit market price in India: US$ 0.60 per sq.ft.

Application/Uses: Construction industry, construction materials, furniture industry: wall panelling, furniture, false ceilings, roofing panels, insulation, partitioning flooring & general purpose, etc.

Advantages: Waste utilisation: agricultural wastes (rice husk) are used as input. High quality product; termite & fire resistant products; durable product; adequate bond strength, dimensional stability, rodent resistant, decay resistant product.

Environmental Aspects: waste utilisation

Development Status: Commercialised

Contact for more information

Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology
APCTT Building
C-2 Qutab Institutional Area
P.O.Box - 4575
New Delhi - 110 016
India
Tel : 91-11-26966509
Fax : 91-11-26856274