Description
MDF 16mm x 2400mm x 1200mm Sheet is the heavier-duty option in the MDF range, giving cabinetry, shelving and furniture components genuine rigidity where a thinner panel would flex or need extra bracing. At 34.1kg per 2.88m² sheet, it’s noticeably heavier than the 9mm equivalent — a direct consequence of the same consistent 700kg/m³ density carried through a thicker panel.
That density is also why it holds screws so reliably across the whole sheet rather than just near the edges, and why its edge formation stays robust under repeated handling and machining. Like the rest of the range, it’s made from recycled wood fibres and machines cleanly with correct tooling, keeping splintering to a minimum during cutting and drilling.
Technical Specifications
| Thickness | 16mm |
|---|---|
| Sheet size | 2400mm x 1200mm |
| Sheet area | 2.88m² |
| Sheet weight | 34.1kg |
| Density | 700kg/m³ |
| Supplier code | MDF16 |
Where to Use
- Freestanding cabinetry and furniture requiring more rigidity than thinner MDF
- Load-bearing shelving
- Wall linings where a stiffer panel is needed
- Non-wet-area interior applications generally
How to Apply
- Check application suitability — confirm the intended use is a non-wet-area interior application.
- Handle safely — at over 34kg per sheet, plan for two-person handling or mechanical assistance.
- Cut and machine with correct tooling — use sharp, appropriate blades and bits to minimise splintering on edges and cut-outs.
- Fix and fasten — the consistent density gives reliable screw-holding across the full sheet.
- Finish — paint or laminate the smooth surface as required for the application.
Important Notes
- Not suitable for wet-area applications.
- Utility vehicle deliveries are limited to a total of 25 sheets due to the higher per-sheet weight.
- On-site assistance is required for all MDF sheet deliveries.
- Deliveries above the utility vehicle limit require crane truck or forklift handling, charged according to delivery location.
The extra weight of a 16mm sheet compared with thinner options isn’t just a handling consideration — it’s a direct product of the same 700kg/m³ density that gives the panel its rigidity, and that trade-off is usually worth it wherever the panel itself needs to span a distance without sagging or flexing under load. For jobs ordering in volume, it’s worth planning around the lower utility-vehicle sheet limit compared with thinner MDF, since the same vehicle can carry fewer 16mm sheets before hitting the weight restriction.
Confirming a project’s total sheet count and access requirements upfront avoids a last-minute switch to crane-truck delivery once the utility-vehicle limit is discovered mid-order.
