MUKULUNGU
Autranella Congolensis
MUKULUNGU |
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| BOTANICAL NAMES | Autranella Congolensis. |
| ORIGINS FAMILY | It belongs to the family of Sapotaceae (angiosperm). |
| GROWTH AREA | This tree grows below the ground of tropical area of the West Africa. |
| SPECIFIC WEIGHT | Green 1200 kg/m³ – Dried 950 kg/m³ at 12% C.U. |
| TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES | Sapwood and heartwood are slightly distinguished; The wood is red brown with dark brown veins. It has a fine texture and a straight or interlocked grain. Mukulungu is a wood strong, heavy and durable, so it has a great resistance to fungi attacks. |
| DRYING METHOD | The drying process is simple but must be carried out slowly and carefully to avoid possible cracks. |
| MAIN USES AND WORKING | This is an easy-to-work wood. Nails and screws hold well but a pre-drilling is required. Mukulungu is suitable for heavy carpentry, bridges, industrial floors, sliced veneer, cooperage, stairs and sleepers. This wood is also widely used for outdoor decking due to its characteristics. |
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Share Capital € 7.764.800,00.
R.E.A.Registration n n. 347792
Business Register BO n. 61694
Fiscal code and VAT registration n. 04163110374
Mechanised processing code 029562.
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