What are the properties of the board (MDF)?
Slatwall is produced from a 48 lb. medium density fiberboard (MDF) and has an internal bond strength of 110 lbs. per square inch. MDF has a linear expansion of .30% and a moisture content of 6 – 8%. The tolerance on the squareness of the board guaranteed by the manufacturing mills is 1/8th inch when measured across the diagonals of the board. The screw holding capacity for the face is 350 lbs. and 275 lbs. for the edges. Other plywoods, veneers, fire-rated and 150 lb. internal bond boards are available on request.