Maad-Wood® (MAAD-WOOD) is an industrial product made from processed wood, introduced by the specialized
Maad-Wood® team as an innovative, environmentally friendly solution.
Thermal treatment of wood in vegetable oil is a sustainable method for extending the service life of wood and improving its properties without negatively affecting its mechanical or insulation performance.
Products based on Maad-Wood® are used in industrial applications such as blocks, bearing seats, shoes, beams, and separating or insulating columns.
To select the correct wood type, it is essential to evaluate the properties and characteristics of each species.
The table below presents the main indicators and related information for selected Maad-Wood® species.
| Common Name | Growth Region | Average Dry Density (kg/m3) | Janka Hardness (N) | Modulus of Rupture (MPa) | Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) | Compression Parallel to Grain (MPa) | Volumetric Shrinkage (%) |
| Iroko | Tropical Africa | 660 | 5610 | 87/6 | 9/38 | 0/54 | 8/8 |
| Teak | Native to South Asia | 655 | 4740 | 97/1 | 12/28 | 8/54 | 7/2 |
| Wenge | Central Africa | 870 | 8600 | 151/7 | 17/59 | 7/80 | 12/9 |
| Ash | Eastern North America | 675 | 5870 | 103/5 | 12/00 | 1/51 | 13/3 |
| Oak | Eastern United States | 755 | 5990 | 102/3 | 12/15 | 8/50 | 16/3 |
| Beech | Europe | 710 | 6460 | 110/1 | 14/31 | 0/57 | 17/3 |
| Spruce | Eastern North America | 435 | 2180 | 66/0 | 10/76 | 33/6 | 11/8 |
| Pine | Mediterranean Europe and Asia Minor | 475 | 2920 | 64/4 | 10/81 | 38/4 | 11/4 |
| Larch | Central Europe | 575 | 3290 | 90/0 | 11/80 | 0/52 | 12/5 |
| Ipe | Tropical America | 1100 | 15620 | 177/0 | 22/07 | 93/8 | 12/4 |
The design and manufacture of Maad-Wood® are carried out in accordance with the requirements of ASTM-D143.
Depending on the application, other relevant standards are also considered during the design and engineering phases.
| Standard Description and Criteria’s | Standard | Row |
| Physical & Mechanical Properties – Moisture Content Determination | ISO 13061-1:2014 | 1 |
| Adhesives – Shear Strength by Compressive Loading | ISO 6238:2018 | 2 |
| Modulus of Elasticity in Static Bending | ISO 13061-4:2014 | 3 |
| Durability of Wood and Wood-Based Products – Use Classes | ISO 21887:2007 | 4 |
| Adhesives – Shear Strength by Tensile Loading | ISO 6237:2017 | 5 |
| Radial & Tangential Swelling | ISO 13061-15:2017 | 6 |
| Fir & Spruce Classification (Parquet) | ISO 5320:1980 | 7 |
| Fir & Spruce Parquet Blocks Classification | ISO 5333:1978 | 8 |
| Swelling in Thickness After Water Immersion | ISO 16983:2003 | 9 |
| Sampling Requirements for Wood Testing | ISO 3129-700 | 10 |
| Moisture Content Determination | ISO 3130-941 | 11 |
| Compression Perpendicular to Grain | ISO 3132-416 | 12 |
