
Kasai (Pometia pinnata)
Family: Sapindaceae
Common names: Agupanga, Aiafai, Aklam, Ako, Akwa, Alanipo, Aloyam, Asam kuang, Atam, Awa, Awang, Baiuka, Balokanag, Bangked, Bas, Bayod, Bayuso, Bayuto, Bidoso, Bioso, Bolokanga, Bontog, Cha-i, Cuhing, Daganon, Daine, Doko, Ebo, Galunggung, Gasuli, Gema, Gia-gia, Gima, Goyod, Hatobu, Ibu, Ihi mendek, Iseh, Jagir, Jampano, Kabokabot, Kajoe sapi, Kalambanan, Kanggo, Karangyan, Karsai, Kasai, Kasai Sibu, Kase, Kasei, Kauna, Kayaui, Keba, Kia-kia, Kirone, Koengki, Koengkil, Koiawa, Kongkir, Koyaua, Kraungyan, Kuakia, Kuglik, Kungkil, Landung, Landur, Langsek anggang, Laui, Lauteneng, Leungsir, Loto, Maa, Madala, Madalo, Madlau, Magtalisa, Mala kobe, Mala ula, Malaguab, Malatagum, Malugai, Malugal, Manggis, Mansanab, Matoa, Megan, Menda, Minamukai, Mohui, Moroboro, Motoa, Muni, Nautu, Ngaa, Ngaache, Ngelak, Niai, Nonde, Ohabu, Okamu, Pakam, Pometia, Sapen, Senai, Sibu, Sida-i, Sioso, Suket, Takugan, Takupan, Talaburisu, Tanabag, Taun, Tauna, Tava, Tawa, Tawan, Teno akwa, Tigaiu, Togaui, Truong, Tugaui, Tun, Turtugaui, Tuun, Tze, Uyakya, wesel
Distributed in: India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Vietnam (Oceania and S.E. Asia)
Distribution overview: Various species in the genus Pometia are distributed in Malaysia, Indochina, the Philippines, and other western Pacific islands. They are widespread and occur in large numbers in coastal areas and foothills.
Common uses: Agricultural implements, Bedroom suites, Boat building (general), Boat building: decking, Boat building: framing, Boat building: planking, Boxes and crates, Bridge construction, Building construction, Building materials, Cabin construction, Cabinetmaking, Chairs, Chests, Concealed parts (Furniture), Construction, Cooperages, Core Stock, Decks, Decorative veneer, Desks, Dining-room furniture, Domestic flooring, Dowell pins, Dowells, Drawer sides, Factory construction, Factory flooring, Figured veneer, Fine furniture, Floor lamps, Flooring, Flooring: industrial heavy traffic, Furniture , Furniture components, Furniture squares or stock, Furniture, Handles: general, Hatracks, Heavy construction, Interior construction, Interior trim, Joinery (external): ground contact, Joinery, Kitchen cabinets, Ladders, Light construction, Living-room suites, Medicinal use, Mine timbers, Moldings, Musical instruments , Musical instruments, Musical instruments: piano, Office furniture, Organ pipes, Paneling, Parquet flooring, Plywood, Poles, Pulp/Paper products, Railroad ties, Shipbuilding, Sporting Goods, Tool handles, Toys, Turnery, Veneer
Environment profile: Rare in parts of its natural range
Tree size: Trunk diameter is 100-150 cm
Colors: the heart isReddish brown, Yellowand the sapwoodWhite to yellow, Yellow.The grain isWavy, the textureMedium to coarseand the lusterSlightly lustrous
Natural durability: Very durable, Vulnerable to pinhole borer and marine borer attack
Odor: No specific smell or taste
Silica Content: Siliceous
Kiln Schedules: UK=D U=T3D2/T3C1
Kiln Drying Rate: Rapid (<10 days for boards < 32 mm, to <30 days for boards >= 63 mm)
Drying Defects: Severe twisting/warping, Slight collapse and honeycomb
Ease of Drying: Slowly
Tree Identification: Bole/stem form is straight
Comments: General finishing qualities are rated as good General finishing qualities are rated as poor General finishing qualities are rated as satisfactory Tree produces edible fruit, leaves and bark used for medicinal purposes
Blunting Effect: Medium effect
Boring: Poor to very poor results
Carving: Poor to Very Poor Results
Cutting Resistance: Fairly Difficult to Very Difficult to saw
Gluing: Satisfactory gluing properties
Mortising: Poor to Very Poor
Moulding: Poor to Very Poor
Movement in Service: Poor to Very Poor
Nailing: Holds nails well, Holds satisfactorily
Planing: Poor to Very Poor
Resistance to Impregnation: Sapwood is moderately resistant
Response to hand tools: Variable qualities
Routing recessing: Satisfactory routing results
Sanding: Good sanding finish
Veneering qualities: No drying degrade. Dries flat without splitting, Suitable for peeling
Steam bending: Good
Screwing: Holds screws well, Screwing yields good results; Turning: Turns with moderate ease
Painting: Satisfactory; Polishing: Takes high polish; Staining: Staining is easy; Varnishing: Satisfactory;
- Numerical data Metric
- Numerical data English
- Strength properties
- References
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Item |
Green |
Dry |
Metric |
Specific Gravity |
0,54 |
0,65 |
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Density |
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705 |
kg/m3 |
Bending Strength |
696 |
1150 |
kg/cm2 |
Crushing Strength |
41 |
69 |
kg/cm2 |
Hardness |
|
559 |
kg |
Impact Strength |
63 |
81 |
cm |
Shearing Strength |
|
136 |
kg/cm2 |
Stiffness |
115 |
137 |
1000 kg/cm2 |
Tangential Shrinkage |
7 |
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% |
Radial Shrinkage |
5 |
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% |
Weight |
705 |
689 |
kg/m3 |
Maximum Load |
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cm-kg/cm3 |
Toughness |
|
384 |
cm-kg |
Static Bending |
342 |
661 |
kg/cm2 |
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 |  |  |  | Item | Green | Dry | English | Bending Strength | 9910 | 16370 | psi | Crushing Strength | 584 | 994 | psi | Density | | 44 | lbs/ft3 | Hardness | | 1234 | lbs | Impact Strength | 25 | 32 | inches | Maximum Crushing Strength | 4947 | 7621 | psi | Shearing Strength | | 1943 | psi | Static Bending | 4872 | 9408 | psi | Stiffness | 1642 | 1962 | 1000 psi | Toughness | | 334 | inch-lbs | Specific Gravity | 0.54 | 0.65 | | Weight | 44 | 43 | lbs/ft3 | Radial Shrinkage | 5 | | % | Tangential Shrinkage | 7 | | % | Volumetric Shrinkage | 13 | | % | |
Density (dry weight) = 38-45 lbs/cu. ft. 0 Density (dry weight) = 46-52 lbs/cu. ft. 0 Max. crushing strength = medium 0 Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = medium 0 Bending strength (MOR) = medium 0 Shrinkage, Tangential = fairly large 0 Shrinkage, Radial = fairly large 0 Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = medium 0 Max. crushing strength = high 1 Bending strength (MOR) = high 1 Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = high Hardness (side grain) = soft Shearing strength (parallel to grain) = low Shrinkage, Tangential = moderate Hardness (side grain) = medium Shrinkage, Radial = moderate Density (dry weight) = 53-60 lbs/cu. ft. Shrinkage, Tangential = small Shrinkage, Radial = small Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = very low Modulus of Elasticity (stiffness) = low Density (dry weight) = 31-37 lbs/cu. ft. Shrinkage, Tangential = large Shrinkage, Radial = large Resists denting and marring Heavy Density = high Compression strength (parallel to grain) = high
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