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Water Absorption Test

Inca Presswood 4 1/16" Core Plug
VS. Competitor's Presswood 4 1/16" Core Plug

Tests performed: Water Absorption, Thickness Swell, & Diameter Swell

TEST #1 - THREE OF EACH PLUGS SUBMERGED IN COLD WATER FOR FOUR HOURS
Manufacturer Absorption
(Weight Increase)		 Thickness (Swell) Diameter (Swell)
Inca 3.35% 1.41% 0.23%
Competitor's 45.96% 6.44% 2.02%
TEST #2 - THREE OF EACH PLUGS SUBMERGED IN COLD WATER FOR 72 HOURS
Manufacturer Absorption
(Weight Increase)		 Thickness (Swell) Diameter (Swell)
Inca 12.56% 3.53% 0.61%
Competitor's 56.1% 9.74% 2.29%

Conclusion: (Recorded on 10/04/99) The Litco Inca 4 1/16" core plug had far greater resistance to water absorption versus competitor's 4 1/16" core plug.

Contact: Gary Sharon, (330) 539-5433

Litco International, Inc.
One Litco Drive, PO Box 150
Vienna, OH 44473

 
 

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