Balsa Wood (Ochroma pyramidales)
Ochroma pyramidales
Description: Balsa is famous for its wide usage in woodworking, due to its softness and its high strength compared to its low density. The name Balsa is the Spanish word for “raft.”
Balsa wood is a lightweight, renewable resource that has gained popularity across various industries due to its unique properties. The global Balsa wood market includes manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and end-users of Balsa wood products.
Products Available: there are many different levels of processing Balsa, from raw material through to semi or finished products using high-end CNC machines.
Applications: The construction industry uses Balsa wood for lightweight structures and partitions, while the packaging industry uses it to create protective packaging materials for fragile objects. The model-making industry employs Balsa wood for its lightweight properties, and the sports equipment industry uses it to make lightweight paddles, rackets, and surfboards.
Grade: Balsa wood is often classified into different grades based on its density and quality. The grading system typically consists of letter grades, ranging from A to C (and sometimes even lower).
Origin | South america |
Colour | Yellow blonde |
AD Density - KG/M3 | < 480 very soft |