Bilinga
[Bi-lin-ga] [Nauclea diderrichii] Trade names: Opepe (UK), Aloma (DE), Badi (CI), Kusia (GH))
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Origin |
Tropical West and Central Africa |
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Raw density |
approx. 0.67-0.83 g/cm³ (air-dry) |
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Service life (durability) |
Class 1 – very durable |
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Radial shrinkage |
approx. 4.5 % |
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Tangential shrinkage |
approx. 7.5 % |
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Wood color |
Yellowish to golden brown, darkens |
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Wood structure |
Interwoven, partly wavy grain |
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Use |
Terraces, bridges, hydraulic engineering, industrial floors, sleepers, furniture, parquet, veneer |
Bilinga: Origin & wood character
Bilinga grows in the tropical rainforests of countries such as Cameroon, Ghana, the Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Uganda. The tree reaches heights of up to 50 m and forms straight, cylindrical trunks that are ideal for high-quality solid wood products. The wood is in demand worldwide due to its natural resistance and high mechanical strength and is one of the most reliable tropical woods for extreme stresses.
Properties & technical performance
Bilinga is a heavy hardwood with high compressive strength, bending strength and abrasion resistance. Depending on the moisture content, the density is between 0.67 and 0.83 g/cm³. Its interlocked grain not only gives it a lively appearance, but also ensures robust material properties. The shrinkage values are moderate, making the
Wood image, color & surface
The sapwood of Bilinga is light yellow to orange-grey, while the heartwood is a striking yellow to golden orange. Under UV light, it darkens to a warm brown tone. A characteristic feature is the regularly interwoven structure, which creates attractive striped patterns when cut in certain ways. The surface appears dense, even and very robust, which makes Bilinga interesting for both decorative and functional applications.
Processing & typical use
Despite its hardness, Bilinga is easy to work with when using carbide tools. The pronounced grain pattern requires a careful approach when sawing and planing. Screw and nail joints should always be pre-drilled. Due to its exceptional durability, Bilinga is mainly used outdoors: for bridge beams, hydraulic engineering, terraces, sleepers, port facilities, industrial floors or heavily loaded structures. Indoors it is used as parquetstairs, furniture wood or veneer – preferably rift-cut for a calmer appearance.
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