A satinwood alternative
Movingui's natural lustre and golden colour have earned it the nickname 'Nigerian Satinwood'. It machines and finishes well, although interlocked grain can cause tear-out on quartersawn faces - sharp tooling is recommended.
Africa hardwood·Origin: West & Central Africa
Movingui
Distemonanthus benthamianus
Bright Golden-Yellow African Hardwood
Movingui (also called Ayan or Nigerian Satinwood) is a striking golden-yellow African hardwood with fine, lustrous texture and interlocked grain. Used for decorative joinery, flooring, panelling and fine furniture where a warm yellow tone is desired.
Bright golden-yellow colour
Lustrous figured grain
Hard wearing
FSC® / OLB available
Density
44 lbs/ft³
Janka Hardness
1,420 lbf
Lumber Specifications
Movingui mechanical properties.
Indicative values from The Wood Database, AHEC species data and USDA Wood Handbook (FPL-GTR-190). Actual values vary by origin and growing conditions.
| Character | Dry | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Janka Hardness | 1,420 | lbf |
| Bending Strength (MOR) | 16,100 | psi |
| Stiffness (MOE) | 1,720 | 1,000 psi |
| Specific Gravity | 0.66 | - |
| Weight | 44 | lbs/ft³ |
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Availability & Grading
How we supply Movingui.
Form
KD lumber, sliced veneer
Thickness
4/4 – 12/4 (26 – 75 mm)
Moisture content
10 – 12% KD
Other dimensions, grades and certifications available on request.
Common Applications
Where it's specified.
- Decorative joinery
- Flooring
- Panelling
- Fine furniture
- Veneer
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