Cork Encyclopedia

  • 2023-11-17
    The Qinba Mountain area in Shaanxi Province, China, also contains abundant cork resources, accounting for more than 50% of cork resources. Therefore, Shaanxi is known as the "Cork Capital" in the industry, and relying on this resource advantage, large domestic cork manufacturers are mainly concentrated here.An cork manufacturer is composed of many flat cells arranged in a radiating pattern. The cell cavity often contains resin and tannin compounds, and the cell is filled with air, so cork often has color, light and soft texture, elasticity, impermeability, and is not easily affected by chemicals. It is also a poor conductor of electricity, heat, and sound. Composed of dead cells in a 14 sided shape, arranged radially in hexagonal prisms. The typical cell diameter is 30 microns and the cell thickness is 1-2 microns. There are conduits between cells. The interval between t...
  • 2023-10-10
    The "softness" of cork flooring is not that it is not solid. On the contrary, due to the advancement of modern processing technology, cork flooring not only has a solid appearance, but also brings a sense of comfort to people's feet. Next, let me introduce you to this' floor '.1: Advantages of Cork Flooring:1. Soft and resilient:Cork flooring has a very soft texture, providing comfort and a good foot feel. Under the observation of a microscope, the structure of cork is honeycomb shaped, and each cork cell is a closed airbag. When subjected to external pressure, the cell shrinks and the internal pressure increases. When the pressure is lost, the air pressure inside the cell will restore the cell to its original state. Red wine is very popular among everyone, and the waterproof performance of the cork used to package red wine bottles. In addition, the cork stopper will ...
  • 2023-10-10
    With the development of the cork industry, cork has gradually entered the home market. Whether used for decoration or flooring, there are too many benefits! Cork is the outer layer of oak trees, and people peel off the surface of oak trees to preserve the inner layer of wood fibers. Not only does it not cause oak trees to die, but it also promotes metabolism and can be harvested again in a few years, so cork is a renewable resource that can be recycled for a long time.What are the advantages of cork flooring?1. Moisture proofThe general concern for wooden flooring is moisture and mold, but the water absorption rate of cork is almost zero, as evidenced by red wine bottle stoppers. Therefore, using cork in bathrooms and kitchens is not a problem at all. 2. Noise reductionCork flooring and wall panels are widely used in theaters, recording studios, and piano rooms because of ...
  • 2021-09-14
    Cork flooring is a specially treated composite material with a unique organizational structure. Compared to solid wood flooring, cork flooring has poorer wear resistance but is more resistant to various liquids such as oil, acid, soap, etc. Cork flooring is divided into pure cork flooring and cork sandwich flooring:1. Pure cork flooringPure cork flooring maintains the original pattern of cork and can be directly applied to flat surfaces for use. However, since the installation of pure cork flooring requires the use of glue, attention should be paid to the environmental friendliness of the glue, otherwise it will cause pollution. When choosing, it can be bent. High quality cork has good toughness, while inferior products will break when bent.2. Cork sandwich flooringSome families, in order to consider using glue for tiling, choose lock type cork flooring with a high-density boar...
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