Softwood panels

Phenolic plywood. For packaging and bespoke projects.

Panels for crates, containers and furniture components. Request full sheets or pieces cut to size, choosing the grade to suit the faces that will remain visible.

Softwood plywood panels with a wood surface and visible plies along the edge — Softwood plywood: unfinished wood faces and visible plies along the edge.

What you can make

From packaging
to furniture with exposed wood.

Unfinished faces leave you free to choose the finish to suit the appearance and use of the piece.

Closed industrial crates made with plywood panels showing the wood grain — Plywood panels used to enclose industrial crates.

Crates and containers

For enclosing the sides and lid of a crate. Panel thickness, base and reinforcement need to suit the weight of the contents and the transport method.

Pine plywood bookcase with shelves and doors showing the wood grain — Pine plywood bookcase: an example of exposed wood in furniture.

Shelves, sides and furniture

For components that leave the wood and its grain visible. Dimensions, loads and supports guide the choice of thickness.

Illustrative images of plywood applications, not Vela projects or samples of the proposed supply.

Choosing the faces

How much wood
will remain visible?

The grades help you choose for the job. Compare the surfaces with the result you want.

Photographic example of a C+/C phenolic plywood face — Example of a C+/C surface.

C+/C

For general use

For packaging and components where face appearance is secondary.

Photographic example of the B face of B/C phenolic plywood — B face; the reverse and edge are not visible.

B/C

For one visible face

For components with one exposed side. Assess the sample together with the planned finish.

Photographic example of the surface of an MU grade phenolic plywood panel — Example of an MU surface.

MU

Alternative on request

Appearance and construction are assessed for the proposed supply: the grade does not describe a uniform surface.

Samples are indicative: knots, repairs and appearance are checked on the proposed material.

How we can supply it

Starting with
just one sheet.

The minimum is one full sheet, including when machining is required. Send us the dimensions and quantities of the pieces; add a drawing for holes or routing.

We assess cutting and machining together. Usable offcuts are normally supplied; trimmings and small waste pieces are excluded.

Prepare your enquiry

The Vela range

One sheet size.
Three grades, six thicknesses.

Sheet size: 2440 × 1220 mm. Commercial lines and thicknesses are listed below.

Grades, thicknesses and commercial availability
Grade and line	Thicknesses	Supply
C+/CBrazil commercial line	9 / 12 / 15 / 18 / 25 / 30 mm	Normally available
B/CChile commercial line	9 / 12 / 15 / 18 / 25 / 30 mm	Normally available
MUChile commercial line	9 / 12 / 15 / 18 / 25 / 30 mm	On request

Availability, quantities and lead times are confirmed in the quotation.

View indicative ply counts

The actual number varies by manufacturer and supply. These values are indicative and are confirmed in the quotation.

Indicative ply counts by thickness and grade, confirmed in the quotation
Thickness	C+/CBrazil	B/CChile	MUChile
9 mm	3/5	3/5	3/5
12 mm	5	5	5
15 mm	5	5/7	5/7
18 mm	5/7/9	7/9	7/9
25 mm	7	9	9
30 mm	11	11	11

Tell us about your project

What do you want to make?

Describe the intended use and the parts that will remain visible. We help you identify the panel and machining to request.

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Intended use, grade and thickness
Number of sheets or a cutting list
Cuts, holes or routing
Any specific requirements and documents needed