Instructions / Assembly

SierraPine Medite
®
M48 medium density fiberboard (MDF) produced in Medford,
OR is manufactured from 90% pre-consumer recycled wood content. This product
meets the property requirements of ANSI A208.2 and is engineered for a wide
range of applications. Since 1975 the Medite
®
brand has been recognized globally
for quality and consistency in MDF.
Features & Benefits
• Product meets CARB ATCM 93120 Phase 2
emission requirements
• Smooth surface that accepts many finishes
including: paint, varnish, lacquer, UV-fills,
laminates and foils
• Meets physical properties of ANSI A208.2-
2009 Grade 115
• FSC
®
certified panels available upon
request
Use & Care
• Store indoors on a flat, level surface with
adequate support to prevent sagging
• Readily accepts and holds hardware
including staples, screws and other fasteners
• Medite
®
M48 is not suitable for use in
external or structural applications or in
areas where moisture is a concern
• For best results, condition to the environment
48-72 hours prior to installation
• Refer to Architectural Woodwork Standards
(AWS) for fabrication and installation
procedures.
Painting/Laminating
When choosing a coating or laminate system,
confirm compatibility of the paint, laminate or
adhesive
Finished Product Options
Because of its unparalleled hard, smooth
surface, Medite
®
M48 easily accepts many
finishes including: paint, varnish, lacquer, UV-
fills, laminates and foils. Panels are available in
thicknesses ranging from 1/4” to 1+1/2”.
Strength and machinability make Medite
®
M48
the right choice for fabrication and precision
parts:
• Furniture
• Cabinets
• Stereo Speakers
• Door Parts
• Store Fixtures
• Toys & Musical Instruments
For additional information on working with
MDF go to www.pbmdf.com
1050 Melody Lane, Suite 160, Roseville, CA 95678
www.sierrapine.com
MDF
medium density fiberboard
800-676-3339
SierraPine warrants that its products will meet the specifications applicable to such products in effect at the time of shipment as
disclosed to customer and available on SierraPine’s website at www.sierrapine.com under Terms & Conditions. Any claim for
breach of such warranty must be received by SierraPine within 90 days after delivery of products to customer. SierraPine makes
no other warranty or guarantee, either expressed or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability and of fitness for
a particular purpose to the original purchaser or to any subsequent user of the products, except as expressly contained in our
Terms & Conditions. In the event state or provincial law precludes exclusion or limitation of implied warranties, the duration of
such warranties shall be no longer than, and the time and manner of presenting any claim hereon shall be the same as, that
provided in the express warranty stated therein. All warranty claims are void if the thickness of the panel is materially modified
from the original thickness at time of shipment.
Density 44 lb/ft
3
Internal Bond 130 lb/in
2
Modulus of Rupture 3,200 lb/in
2
Modulus of Elasticity 420,000 lb/in
2
Modulus of Hardness 1,000 lbs Janka ball
Screw Holding, Face 200 lbs
Screw Holding, Edge 175 lbs
Thickness Tolerance +0.005 inch
Flame Spread Rating Class 3 (C)
Moisture Content 6%
Thickness Swell 5.5%
Linear Expansion 0.3%
Average physical properties for 3/4” panel, based on a 5 panel average, when tested in accordance with ASTM D1037. Emissions tested
in accordance with ASTM E-1333. Specific design applications, and technical data are available upon request.
Technical Data Medite
®
M48
© 2013 SierraPine 12/13
www.fsc.org
FSC C014647
®
®
FSC
©
C014647 ECC Certified
The mark of responsible Specification CPA ECC 4-11
forestry CARB Third Party Certifier TPC-2
(Available upon request)
SCS Certified LEED
®
2009 Credits Supported
SCS-MC-01584 Materials & Resources: 4, 5, 7
Pre-Consumer Recycled Wood Content