Okan wood
Okan is a tropical hardwood species primarily found in West Africa, particularly in countries such as Ghana, and Cameroon. Okan wood is known for its colour variation ranging from gold to dark brown. Its aesthetic appeal is enhanced by visible growth rings.
Okan wood
Okan lumber is supplied as sawn timber and can be re-sawn and machined for specific applications if desired. Do you want to know more about this wood species and its advantages? Read on or contact us to see if this wood species suits your intended application.
Applications of Okan wood
While Okan presents some challenges in terms of workability due to its density and variable grain, its outstanding durability and aesthetic qualities make it a good choice for projects requiring long-lasting, high-performance timber, such as:
- Dragline Mats and Crane Mats
- Piers
- Street Furniture
- Decking
- Horsebox timbers
Classified as very durable and belonging to the D50 strength class, Okan's heartwood boasts high resistance to decay, termites, and marine borers, making it exceptionally suitable for marine and brackish water environments.
Characteristics of Okan wood
Name
Okan, scientific name: Cylicodiscus gabunensis
Alternative names
Adoum, Denya, Bouemon
Appearance
The heartwood ranges from golden to dark brown, contrasting with lighter sapwood.
Quality requirements
Okan meets various quality standards for structural applications and is listed in NEN 5493 'Quality requirements for hardwood in civil engineering works and other structural applications'.
Strength class
Okan is classified as a D40 (NEN-EN1912) when graded according to NEN 5493
Density
Fresh 1000-1200 kg/m3
Durability classes
- Table 1 (Funghi): 1-2
- Table 2 (Wood boring beetles): D
- Table 3 (Termites): D
- Table 4 (marine organisms): D
According to NEN-EN 350:2016
Detailed Technical Properties
Alternative timber species
Okan lumber: Durable and versatile
Customized advice from Hupkes Wijma
If you would like to know more details about the technical properties and available specifications of Okan timber for your project, please contact us today and we would be pleased to help.