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How Higuera Hardwoods Produces Bamboo Products Inspect stalk quality, select prime lengths and properly age material for all Higuera Hardwoods products. Cut to 35 to 40 feet in the field, stalks are inspected at the factory for proper age, cracking/splitting, pests and general appearance. The premium section of each stalk is selected for Higuera Hardwoods products and then cut into slats. The remaining pieces are sold to nearby factories for use by many other bamboo product companies. 2. Moisture control All Slats are kiln-dried to confirm proper moisture content of approximately 6 to 9 percent, may companies take short cuts at this stage as power is expensive in China. After the slats have been treated in a borate solution to kill pests and mold, they rest in the kiln drying room until they achieve the optimal moisture content. This stabilizes the bamboo to prevent the high probability of cupping, delamination, and expansion issues of end product. 3. Slat grading and sorting All of Higuera Hardwoods slats are hand selected for the proper grain quality, coloring, and material consistency for thickness and length. They are then bundle by function in the end product (e.g., top "wear" layer or substrate), or sold as inferior to other companies. After the slats are planed, they are once again inspected and graded for use in either vertical grain or horizontal grain for our products. Only those with the highest quality, with a consistent grain and color are used solely for use in the visible top or "wear" layer. Others form the strong cores or substrates of products, and others are once more rejected and sold to other companies. 4. Moisture control All of Higuera Hardwoods kiln dried bundles of slats have a confirm moisture content of approximately 6 to 9 percent before lamination. Bamboo is a natural material that like other hardwood species absorbs and/or loses moisture from the air humidity content around it. Higuera Hardwoods always will invest in the proper amount of time in the acclimating of the slats at the different stages of the manufacturing process; we always ensure the optimum conditions of the raw material for each phase of manufacturing which also ensures the most durable end product for you. 5. Lamination • Hand check each slat layer for consistent color and thickness before proceeding with adhesive lamination on the hydraulic press • Ensure proper adhesive coverage • Inspect final top layer once again to ensure that best slats are presented as wear surface • Check hydraulic press plates for cleanliness, pressure and temperature. • Inspect blanks-the laminated layers of slats-for potential delamination 6. Raw blank grading and sorting Inspect grade and sort planks for voids, delamination, defects and/or inconsistent coloration. 7. Moisture control After being stored in a humidity-controlled warehouse, blanks are rechecked for moisture content of approximately 6 to 9 percent. 8. Milling • Plank inspection to ensure consistent milling tolerances from production run to production run 9. Sealing and sanding • Inspect tongue-and-groove finish seal • Sand product one time and inspect for sanding quality Sealing the tongue-and-groove edge and underside is a very Important step for Higuera Hardwoods that helps prevent moisture absorption after installation and ensure long product life; many do not do this step. 10. Finish line • Sand planks again before finishing and clean • Inspect the 7-coat German aluminum oxide/polyurethane finish coatings 11. Packaging • Inspect for correct type and quantity • Final color inspection of planks before packaging Higuera Hardwoods also has employees of Higuera Mouldings Ltd in China throughout production of any of our product lines for everyday quality control. Please feel free to contact us at anytime if we can help answer any other questions or concerns not addressed here 1-888-300-2059
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