Research on OSB

The Forintek-ARC Consortium in Composites directs and coordinates a major market-driven research and development program to enhance the performance of the OSB product and the industry alike. From time to time SBA awards research contracts to other research institutions in Canada and the U.S. The following are completed research projects on OSB:

Optimization of Pressing Parameters
On Line MSR Testing of OSB by Flexure
Wood pH and Resin Bonding of Strands
Resin Spot Size and Variability on OSB Properties
Reducing Stain Bleed Through on OSB Underlay
Improved Durability with Borates
Surface Staining and Strand Species
Resin and Wax Distribution on Strands
Inside Mill Air Quality
Density Profile and Thickness Swell - Southern Yellow Pine
Optimization of Wax Addition
Log Yard Management
Performance Improvement from Long Strands
Minimization and Control of VOCs
Modelling of Thickness Swell Relationship
Modelling of Mat Formation and Pressing
Adhesives for Mixed Hardwood OSB
Optimization of Strand Alignment
Improvements in Strand Geometry
Long-Term Performance Determination
Fundamentals of Thickness Swelling

At times, when requested by the Technical Committee to assess its members' product performance, the SBA conducts a round robin testing of select physical OSB panel properties such as thickness and edge swell, water absorption, panel density and mat weight variability.

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