Fraké / Black Ofram

Fraké

Terminalia superba

Combretaceae

Deciduous tree

Hardwood

Other trade names:

de: Fraké, Black Ofram

en: Fraké, Black Ofram

Origin: Africa (Western Africa, in the area of the Ivory Coast)

Ecological: available as FSC controlled wood, not listed on CITES

Usage: Furniture, musical-instrument making, Doors, yacht interior finishing, airplane interior finishing, Panels, interior finishing, Intarsia

Colors: Light brown, Medium brown

Available cuts: Flat / Crown cut, Rift / Quarter cut

Available strengths: 0.5 – 0.6 mm

Tree Height: Up to 45 m

Bark: Light grey, barky when old

Texture: Fine

Resistance: Low resistance to fungi and insects

Mechanische Bearbeitung: Good

Technical wood data:

Raw Density: 0,52 - 0,51 g/ccm

Compressive Strength: Bis 55 N/mm²

Flexural Strength: 75 - 105 N/mm²

Shear Strength: 7,2 - 8 N/mm²