KERANJI

KERANJI. The Standard Malaysian Name for the timber of Dialium spp. (Leguminosae). Vernacular names applied include KERANJI (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak) with various epithets. Major species include D. indum, D. platysepalum, D. procerum and D. kunstleri. The timber is a Heavy Hardwood with a density of 755-1250 kg/m3 air dry.

The sapwood is white to yellowish white, becomes light brown on exposure and is very distinct from the heartwood, which is golden brown or red-brown and darkens on exposure. KERANJI is classified as moderately durable under the typical Malaysian conditions. Texture is fine to moderately coarse and even, with deeply interlocked and sometimes wavy grain.

KERANJI is suitable for heavy construction, gymnasium equipment, railway sleepers, vehicle bodies, poles, telegraphic and power transmission posts and cross arms, bridges, benches, heavy duty furniture, flooring (heavy traffic), piling, door and window frames and, beams, joists, rafters, fender supports, columns (heavy duty), staircase, panelling, mouldings, joinery and cabinet making.