# 12mm Lightweight Plywood for RV BIGBAHN 12mm [Lightweight Plywood](https://www.bigbahn.de/collections/lightweight-plywood) – Core Weight Reduction Material for Mobile Living Spaces (RVs, Yachts, Aircraft) ![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0746/2951/3390/files/12mm_Lightweight_Plywood_for_RV.jpg?v=1783475855) ## **Core Technical Specifications – 12 mm Thickness** **Parameter** Specification **Product Substrate** Poplar Hybrid (Yang‑An core) **Standard Dimensions** 2440 × 1220 mm, 2500 × 1220 mm, or 2440 × 904 mm (custom sizes available) **Density** 400–430 kg/m³ – approx. 40 % weight reduction compared to standard poplar plywood **Weight per Panel** Approx. 14 ± 1 kg per standard panel **Thickness Tolerance** +0 / –0.3 mm ## **Mechanical Properties** **Parameter** **Value**  **Test Method** Screw holding force 710 N — Bending strength 26.52 MPa — Modulus of elasticity 5100 MPa — Gluing quality 1.06 MPa Complies with EN 314‑2 Class 3 ## **Environmental & Fire Safety Compliance** **Parameter**  **Value** Emission class E0 / ENF (low formaldehyde added) Fire resistance Class B2 – complies with DIN 5510‑2 S4 Moisture content 6 % – 14 % (recommended to be maintained at < 12 %) ![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0746/2951/3390/files/BIGBAHN_Lightweight_Plywood_Custom_Furniture_2.jpg?v=1781775594) ## **Product Characteristics** - **Weight reduction:** Through a scientifically optimised poplar‑to‑eucalyptus core ratio, significant weight reduction is achieved without compromising structural integrity, thereby increasing payload capacity and reducing fuel consumption. - **Dimensional stability:** The product exhibits low susceptibility to climatic temperature variations, ensuring consistent structural stability and reliable adaptation to indoor and outdoor humidity fluctuations. - **Machinability:** The panel surface is highly flat and facilitates [CNC](https://www.bigbahn.de/pages/cnc-processing) routing, edge banding, and profiling operations. - **Surface compatibility:** The smooth surface enables lamination with a wide range of [decorative finishes](https://www.bigbahn.de/collections/thermofoil-components), including PP, PVC, PET, HPL, and other high‑grade surfacing materials. - **Environmental safety:** The material is free from the eight heavy metals restricted under applicable regulations. Formaldehyde emission values are below detection limits. ## **Product Classification & Composite Configurations** The 12 mm lightweight plywood serves as a core substrate and is available in the following composite variants: - **HPL‑Laminated Series:** The 12 mm lightweight core is surfaced with high‑pressure laminate (HPL), typically in a thickness range of 0.45–0.80 mm. This configuration provides high resistance to scratching, abrasion, and elevated temperatures, and is suitable for kitchen countertops and high‑contact surfaces. - **Aluminium‑Faced / Aluminium Honeycomb Composite Panels:** Although primarily wood‑based, BIGBAHN also supplies aluminium honeycomb panels and composite structures incorporating the lightweight plywood as a surface layer. Aluminium‑faced variants provide enhanced mechanical strength and impact resistance, and are recommended for flooring and structural applications requiring high rigidity. - **Multi‑Material Decorative Laminates:** Includes PP‑film, PET‑film, and CPL (Continuous Pressure Laminate) finishes, with access to thousands of textures (stone, wood grain, fabric) available for selection. ## **![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0746/2951/3390/files/12mm_Lightweight_Plywood_for_RV_3.jpg?v=1783479108)** ## **Application** - **Recreational Vehicles (RVs):** Furniture carcasses, kitchen and bathroom countertops, bed frames, interior doors, and sidewall decorative panels. - **Yacht Interiors:** Suitable for interior furniture manufacturing due to good weather‑resistance and moisture‑resistance. - **Commercial / Residential Fit‑Out:** Door frames, window frames, skirting boards, and substrates for high‑end custom furniture. - **Specialised Transport:** Interior fit‑outs for weight‑sensitive mobile spaces, including aircraft. ## **Remarks** - **Environmental effects:** Although the panels undergo controlled conditioning, natural cracking or delamination may occur in isolated cases due to environmental variables. Batch‑scale cracking is to be classified as a quality control deviation. - **Surface finish quality:** During lamination, dust contamination may cause micro‑bumps or particles on the surface. BIGBAHN employs an 8‑stage dust‑removal process to minimise such occurrences. - **Batch‑to‑batch colour variation:** Minor colour differences may occur between printing batches of decorative films. It is recommended that panels from the same production batch be used for a single furniture assembly. - **Screw holding force considerations:** The balance between weight reduction and screw holding force must be assessed by the OEM. The 12 mm [lightweight plywood](https://www.bigbahn.de/collections/lightweight-plywood) meets the requirements for standard furniture applications. For applications demanding maximum screw holding force, the poplar‑hybrid core is recommended over the meranti core. - **Operational safety:** During dry sanding operations, a P1‑grade dust mask shall be worn to prevent inhalation of wood dust. - **Storage recommendations:** The panels shall be stored in a cool, well‑ventilated environment, protected from elevated temperatures, strong acids, and strong oxidising agents. ## Details - **Vendor:** BIGBAHN - **Type:** RV Interiors - **Tags:** Base Panel ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | Default Title | 0.00 EUR | In stock | ## Images - 12mm Lightweight Plywood for RV - 12mm Lightweight Plywood for RV - 12mm Lightweight Plywood for RV --- > Source: [Bigbahn](https://www.bigbahn.de/products/12mm-lightweight-poplar-hybrid-raw-plywood-for-rv) > Updated: 2026-07-20