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Presswood Core Plugs
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
