Specification

SierraPine Medite
®
M48 medium density fiberboard (MDF) produced in Medford,
OR is manufactured from 100% pre-consumer recycled wood residuals. 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
• Awarded CARB ULEF Exemption. Products
meet CARB ATCM 93120 Phase 2 emission
requirements
• Smooth surface that accepts many finishes
including: paint, varnish, lacquer, UV-fills,
laminates and foils
FSC
®
certified panels available upon request
Mill Capabilities
Available in panel sizes: 4’x6’, 8’, 10’ & 5’x6’, 8’,
10’ (minimum order may be required for some
sizes)
Handling & Installation
• 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
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
3010 Lava Ridge Ct., Suite 220, Roseville, CA 95661
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.
Density 44 lb/ft
3
Internal Bond 115 lb/in
2
Modulus of Rupture 4,200 lb/in
2
Modulus of Elasticity 420,000 lb/in
2
Modulus of Hardness 1,000 lbs Janka ball
Screw Holding, Face 300 lbs
Screw Holding, Edge 175 lbs
Thickness Tolerance +0.005 inch
Flame Spread Rating Class C (3)
Moisture Content 6%
Thickness Swell 5%
Linear Expansion 0.24%
Average physical properties for 3/4” panel when tested in accordance with ASTM D1037 and is based on a 5 panel average. Specific
design applications, and technical data are available upon request. Emissions tested in accordance with ASTM E-1333.
Technical Data Medite
®
M48
Printed on FSC certified, recycled paper © 2011 SierraPine 02/11
FSC
©
C014647 EPP Certified
The mark of sustainable Specification CPA EPPS 3-08
forest management CARB Third Party Certifier TPC-1
(Available upon request)
FSC
©
C014647
SCS Certified
Pre-Consumer Recycled
Wood Fiber
Cert no. XXX-XXX-000
www.fsc.org
FSC C014647
®
®
Cert no. XXX-XXX-000
www.fsc.org
FSC C014647
®
®