Method for compression molding articles from lignocellulosic materials

Inventors

Robert D. Palardy
Bruce A. Haataja
Andrew D. Williams

Files

Abstract

Flakeboard or particle board panels and other composite articles made from wood flakes or other particulate lignocellulosic materials having a relatively high internal bond and improved resistance to moisture are made from flakes or particles which have a moisture content of at least 15%. A catalyst capable of accelerating the reaction between the flakes or particles, the binder and water is applied to the flakes or particles prior to the addition of a moisture-tolerant particle board binder, such as an organic polyisocyanate. A mat of the resulting furnish is compression shaped under pressure and at a temperature less than 250° F. for a time period sufficient to form a composite article of the desired shape and/or dimensions.

Patent Number

5,002,713

Assignee

Board of Control of Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Mich.

Application Number

455,987

Date Filed

12-22-1989

Certificate of Correction

No

Issue Date

3-26-1991

Disciplines

Engineering | Materials Science and Engineering

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Palardy, Robert D.; Haataja, Bruce A.; and Williams, Andrew D., "Method for compression molding articles from lignocellulosic materials" (1991). Michigan Tech Patents. 61.
https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/patents/61