Ekki (Azobé) Timber for high loads
In Hydromark’s product portfolio, you will find premium-quality Ekki (Azobé) hardwood, specifically designed for heavy-duty industrial, construction, and hydraulic engineering applications. Thanks to its exceptional strength, high density, and natural resistance to wear, moisture, decay, and biological attack, Ekki is the preferred choice for load-bearing structures, jetties, lock gates, sheet piling, bridges, decking, and other structures operating in the most demanding environments.
Discover our complete range of FSC®-certified Ekki (Azobé) products, offering outstanding durability, long service life, and reliable performance under the highest mechanical loads.
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| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | Ekki (Azobé) |
| Botanical Name | Lophira alata |
| Other Names | Azobé, Bongossi |
| Family | Ochnaceae |
| Origin | Tropical West Africa |
| Certification | FSC® – Responsibly Managed Forests |
| Natural Durability Class | Heartwood: Class 1–2; Sapwood: Class 2 |
| Density (Green) | 1100–1300 kg/m³ |
| Density (at 12% Moisture Content) | 950–1050 kg/m³ |
| Colour | Dark brown to reddish-brown |
| Strength Class | D70 |
| Hardness | 17 000 N |
| Grain | Interlocked or irregular grain |
| Texture | Coarse |
| Dimensional Stability | Low to moderate movement in service |
| Drying | Very slow drying |
| Machinability | Good, despite its high hardness |
| Screwing / Nailing | Pre-drilling required |
| Surface Finish | Excellent finishing quality |
| Fire Classification | Class D or Class B (depending on the system and treatment) |
| Standard | NEN 5493 – Quality requirements for hardwood used in civil engineering, road construction and hydraulic engineering applications |
| Main Applications | Jetties, lock gates, bridges, sheet piling, structural frameworks, scaffolding, support piles, outdoor decking, industrial and hydraulic engineering structures |