Once the pre-pressed layup is ready, it is fed into a heat press and sandwiched between heated platens. This is where the magic happens - the final curing of the glue occurs under controlled temperature and pressure, resulting in a strong and durable plywood. The precision of our heat presses ensures that each panel is pressed evenly, eliminating inconsistencies and improving the overall quality of the product.
In pressing the plywood panel reaches its final mechanical strength. First, the lay-up stack is pre-pressed at room temperature to give plywood panels enough strength for automatic handling during hot pressing. The panels are then pressed between hot press platens where final curing of the glue takes place.
The right fit for your needs depends on your capacity expectations and desired number of operators. With fully automated WOODSEN Plywood Pressing Lines, one operator can take care of the whole line: the pre-pressed plywood stack is fed automatically between the hot platens, and automatically discharged for stacking. Hot pressing is optimized to ensure sheets are pressed for an optimal time with optimal pressure and temperature for maximum plywood quality.