| Show May a. a Solve o ve I Builders Problem New Substitute for or Wood If I Has Variety o of Uses CLEVELAND a new 1 construction material somewhat resembling resembling resembling re- re a plastic has made its appearance as a substitute for critical critical I Ical i i cal war materials The product announced by Designers Designers Designers De- De I signers for Industry Inc is expected expect- expect ed to solve the problems of ot many manufacturers unable to obtain materials materials ma because of priorities Materials used in the new product include a major proportion of wood excelsior water a small amount of ot I silicate of soda soybean protein and quicklime Advantages claimed for the plas plas- tic-like tic wood are that it is strong t t. id resilient heat insulating is easily handled without danger of breakage can be sawed planed or nailed and will will not swell or bulge The use of long cut strands of wood that have not been acted upon by chemicals Is responsible for the strength of the product The process of manufacturing ex- ex is sa said d to represent the only known art of combining a major proportion of natural lingo-cellulose lingo fiber with a minor proportion of thermosetting thermosetting ther- ther I setting mo-setting plastic The new material may be molded in any density from four to 50 pounds per pcr cubic foot depending upon the tho pressure used Due to the use of waste wood material material material ma- ma maI I and product by-product materials such I as soybean protein the manufacturing ing cost is low Besides molded products the new material can be used for insulating building boards doors sash moldings moldings mold mold- ings gutters air ducts furniture roofing refrigerators truck and bus bodies caskets and coffins A number number number num num- ber of 01 military applications also are expected to be worked out for the wood plastic |
