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Ranger MDF by West Fraser

General Description

Ranger board is a western softwood based MDF that is well known for its machining and painting capabilities.

MDF product line and offers a smooth hard surface, exceptional machining, plus clean, sharp edges for cutting and drilling applications. Ranger MDF is the workhorse representing uniformity in MDF and highly suitable for precision part manufacturing.


Ranger, with its multi-opening press of 6' x 24', offers a wide range of thicknesses and densities from 3/8" through to 1 1/2".

Spruce and pine sawdust is refined to a dry pulp-material and combined with resin in the manufacture of MDF.

Environmental Description

During the MDF operations qualified for certification under Scientific Certification System's Green Cross program, the first such award in Canada. Both plants use 100% recovered and recycled wood fibre with at least 50% post-industrial recycled content, which also meets strict standards set by the Forest Stewardship Council.
USGBC LEED Potential Credits = 4
LCA ''Life Cycle Assessment'' available LCA ''Life Cycle Assessment'' available?
NAUF? No Added Urea-Formald.   Formaldehyde-Free Adhesive? No Added Formald.
Recycled? Recycled     83% Pre-Consumer    
Manufactured at:   Alberta Canada
SCS? SCS / 3rd party document available
FSC? FSC document available   SFI? SFI document available
California Air Resources Board Compliant:   meets CARB1? meets CARB1    meets CARB2? meets CARB2
Industry Certifications: EPP Certification? EPP Certification   KCMA Certification? KCMA Certification   SWAQMD VOC 1168? SWAQMD VOC 1168

Finished Product Options

Finishing options include: paint and laminates. Ranger is not suitable for use in external or structural applications or in areas where moisture is a concern.

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Ideal Applications

Because of its strength and consistent core, Medite 3D is the superior choice for multi-level machining applications
• Moulding
• Raised panel doors
• Door & drawer fronts
• Display panels
• Furniture

Physical Properties

Ranger MDF 9/16" to 7/8" thick all others see tech data sheet below
Density: 46.5
Internal Bond: 110 psi
Modulus of Rupture: 4,750 psi
Modulus of Elasticity: 475,000 psi
Screw Holding Face: 325 lbs
Screw Holding Edge: 300 lbs
Thickness Swell 0.040 in. 5 %
Maximum Linear Expansion 0.3 %
& Contraction
Thickness Tolerance ± 0.005 in.

Thickness/Sizes/Other

Available in standard woodworking thicknesses and sizes.
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Professional Resources Available for this Product

MSDS Sheet: WP_ranger_MSDS.pdf
Ranger MSDS

Vendor Product Certifications: Ranger_2008-09_20EPP-CARB_20Ranger.pdf
EPP and CARB

Vendor Tech Data Sheet: WP_ranger_tech.pdf
Ranger Tech Data