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Pruned Butt Grade Radiata
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| Cut Length (m) |
VOL (%)
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| 3.9 & 5.9 m |
Buyers Option
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NB: Lengths may change according to orders. |
| Length Tolerence |
-2 cm to +8 cm variance to cut length. |
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| Diameter |
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| Minimum SEDUB |
34cm |
| Minimum Jas Average SEDUB |
Best efforts 40 cm+ |
| SED Tolerance |
Nil |
| Maximum LED |
Open |
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| Sap Stain |
The logs will be treated within 72 hours after felling but no longer than 96 hrs. |
| Wood Quality |
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| Knots |
No knots |
| Wobble |
Not allowed |
| Sweep |
Maximum of SED/4 |
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| Roundness |
Longest face ≤ 1.25 times the shortest face |
| Double Hearts |
Not allowed |
| Pith |
Must lie within the central third |
| Fluting |
Maximum 5 cm |
| Nodal Swelling |
Maximum 3 cm |
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| Surface Defects |
Maximum 3 cm of machine damage |
| Scarf Face |
Maximum 5 cm |
| Slovens |
Not allowed |
| Drawn & Pulled Wood |
Maximum 5 cm |
| Rot |
None |
| Scars |
None |
| General Comments |
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A Grade - Revised 14/01/11
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| Length (m) |
VOL (%)
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| 3.70 to 12.10 |
Buyers
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NB: Lengths may change according to orders. |
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Option
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Tolerances: -2cm and +8cm |
| Diameter |
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| Minimum SEDUB |
26cm |
| Minimum Average SEDUB |
33cm |
| SED Tolerance |
Up to 3% by volume may be below minimum SEDUB |
| Maximum LED |
Open |
| Wood Quality |
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| Knots |
Maximum knot size 1/3 SED up to 12cm. |
| Spike Knots |
7cm maximum one per 4m length |
| Wobble |
MAX D/6 |
| Sweep |
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| 12.10 |
SED/2 MAX |
| 8.10 |
SED/4 MAX |
| 4.10 |
SED/4 MAX |
| Roundness |
Longest face + or - 1.25 times the shortest face |
| Double Hearts |
Not allowed |
| Pith |
Must lie within the central third |
| Fluting |
6cm MAX |
| Nodal Swelling |
5cm MAX |
| Surface Defects |
3cm Max (includes pulled knots, scars and machine damage) |
| Trimming |
Branches must be cut flush to the log and ends square |
| Scarf Face |
5cm MAX |
| Slovens |
NOT ALLOWED |
| Drawn & Pulled Wood |
5cm MAX |
| General Comments |
K Grade - Revised 14/01/11
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| Length (m) |
VOL (%)
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| 3.7 to 12.1 |
Buyers
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NB: Lengths may change according to order |
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Option
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Tolerances: -2cm and +8cm |
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| Diameter |
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| Minimum SEDUB |
20cm |
| Minimum Average SEDUB |
26cm |
| SED Tolerance |
Up to 3% by volume may be below minimum 18cm |
| Maximum LED |
80cm |
| Wood Quality |
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| Knots |
Maximum knot size 1/3 SED up to 15cm. |
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In any 3m length a whorl with a knot over 5cm is rejected. |
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Limbs must be trimmed flush with the stem. |
| Spike Knots |
7 cm max one per 4m length |
| Wobble |
MAX D/6 |
| Sweep |
MAX D/4 over log length |
| Roundness |
Longest face + or - 1.25 times the shortest face |
| Double Hearts |
Not allowed |
| Pith |
Must lie within the central third |
| Fluting |
3cm MAX |
| Surface Defects |
Maximum 3cm, includes pulled knots, scars and machine damage |
| Trimming |
Branches must be cut flush to the log and ends cut square. |
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Remove any slits. |
| Scarf Face |
Maximum 5cm |
| Slovens |
NOT ALLOWED |
| Drawn & Pulled Wood |
Maximum 5cm |
| General Comments |
KI Grade - Revised 14/01/11
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| Length (m) |
VOL (%)
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| 3.7 |
N/A
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NB: Lengths may change according to orders |
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Tolerances: -2cm and +8cm |
| Diameter |
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| Minimum SEDUB |
26cm |
| Minimum Average SEDUB |
Unrestricted |
| SED Tolerance |
Up to 3% by volume may be below minimum |
| Maximum LED |
OPEN |
| Wood Quality |
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| Knots |
Maximum knot size 1/2 SED up to 26 cm |
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In any 3m length a whorl with a knot >10cm is rejected |
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Limbs must be trimmed flush with stem |
| Spike Knots |
10 cm MAX one per 2m length |
| Wobble |
SED/2 |
| Sweep |
Max SED/2 over log length |
| Roundness |
Longest face below or equal to 1.25 times the shortest face |
| Double Hearts |
Allowed if green and clean with some bark inclusion OK |
| Pith |
|
| Fluting |
Unrestricted |
| Nodal Swelling |
Can be present |
| Surface Defects |
Allowed but should be restricted to 3cm on 26cm SED logs |
| Trimming |
Branches must be cut flush to the log and ends cut square. |
| Scarf Face |
Remove any slits. |
| Slovens |
NOT ALLOWED |
| Drawn & Pulled Wood |
5m MAX |
| Defects |
One general defect to 26cm allowed lengthwise along log which includes one 26cm knot |
| General Comments |
Nodal swelling can be present |
KSM Grade - Revised 14/01/11
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| Length (m) |
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| 3.70 |
Buyers option note: Lengths may change according to orders |
| 4.90 |
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| 5.50 |
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| Length tolerance |
-2cm to +8cm |
| Diameter |
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| Minimum SEDUB |
18cm absolute strict minimum |
| Minimum Average SEDUB |
24cm |
| SED Tolerance |
NIL |
| Maximum SED |
32cm |
| Wood Quality |
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| Knots |
Maximum size 1/3 SED up to 10cm |
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In any 3m length a whorl with a knot over 5cm is rejected |
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Limbing must be flush with the stem |
| Spike Knots |
Maximum of one 6cm knot per 4m length |
| Wobble |
Maximum of SED/6 |
| Sweep |
Max SED/2 over log length |
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| Roundness |
Longest face < 1.25 times the shortest face |
| Double Hearts |
Allowed in green & clean with no bark inclusion |
| Pith |
Must lie within central third |
| Fluting |
Maximum 6cm |
| Nodal Swelling |
Maximum 5cm for SED <30 cm, 7 cm for SED > 30 cm |
| Surface Defects |
Maximum 3cm ; includes pulled knots, scars and machine damage |
| Trimming |
Branches must be cut flush to the log and ends cut square. Any slits must be removed |
| Scarf Face |
Maximum 5 cm for SED < 30 cm, 7 cm for SED > 30 cm |
| Slovens |
NOT ALLOWED |
| Drawn & Pulled Wood |
Maximum 5cm for SED < 30 cm, 7 cm for SED > 30 cm |
| General Comments |
The large end of each log MUST be marked for identification |
KM Grade - Revised 14/01/11
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| Length (m) |
VOL (%)
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| 5.50 |
Buyers
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NB: Lengths may change according to orders |
| 3.70 |
Options
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Tolerances: -2cm and +8cm |
| Diameter |
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| Minimum SEDUB |
16 cm |
| Minimum Average SEDUB |
22 cm |
| SED Tolerance |
Up to 3% by volume may be below minimum |
| Maximum LED |
60cm |
| Wood Quality |
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| Knots |
Maximum knot size 1/3 SED up to 12cm. |
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No excessive knots, in any 3m length a whorl knot over 5cm is rejected |
| Spike Knots |
7cm MAX one per 4m length |
| Wobble |
MAX D/6 |
| Sweep |
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| 5.50 |
SED/2 |
| 3.70 |
SED/4 |
| Roundness |
Longest face < 1.25 times the shortest face |
| Double Hearts |
Allowed if green and clean with minimal bark |
| Pith |
Must lie within the central third |
| Fluting |
6cm MAX |
| Nodal Swelling |
5cm MAX for SED < 30cm |
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7cm Max for SED > 30cm |
| Surface Defects |
3cm Max (includes pulled knots, scars and machine damage) |
| Trimming |
Branches must be cut flush to the log ends. |
| Scarf Face |
Remove any slits. |
| Slovens |
NOT ALLOWED |
| Drawn & Pulled Wood |
5cm MAX for SED < 30 cm. 7cm MAX for SED > 30cm |
| General Comments |
SP Grade - Revised 14/01/11
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| Length (m) |
VOL (%)
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3.70 - 3.90
Length Tolerance
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100
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NB: Lengths may change according to orders
-2cm to + 8cm
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| Diameter |
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| Minimum Diameter |
16cm |
| Minimum Average SEDUB |
20 to 22 cm |
| SED Tolerance |
Up to 3% by volume may be below minimum |
| Maximum LED |
50cm |
| Wood Quality |
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| Knots |
MAX 1/3 SED TO 12cm |
| Spike Knots |
NOT ALLOWED |
| Wobble |
SED/6 |
| Sweep |
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| 3.70 / 3.90 |
SED/2 |
| Roundness |
Longest face < 1.5 times the shortest face |
| Double Hearts |
Allowed if green and clean with minimal bark |
| Pith |
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| Fluting |
6cm Max |
| Nodal Swelling |
5cm max |
| Surface Defects |
3cm Max (includes pulled knots, scars and machine damage) |
| Trimming |
Branches must be cut flush to the log ends |
| Scarf Face |
Remove any slits. |
| Slovens |
NOT ALLOWED |
| Drawn & Pulled Wood |
5cm MAX |
| General Comments |
P Grade - Avg 14 - Revised 14/01/11
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| Length (m) |
VOL (%)
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| 3.90 |
N/A
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NB: Lengths may change according to orders |
| Diameter |
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| Minimum Diameter |
14cm |
| Minimum SEDUB |
|
| Minimum Average SEDUB |
N/A |
| SED Tolerance |
Up to 3% by volume may be below minimum |
| Maximum LED |
50cm |
| Wood Quality |
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| Knots |
| Spike Knots |
All allowed. All logs must be capable of being de-barked in a ring de-barker and severe deformations are not allowed due to difficulty in achieving a tight stow in the ship |
| Wobble |
| Sweep |
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| 3.90 |
Considerable sweep is allowed. However, logs must be reasonably straight for a tight stow in the ship (say 80% of the diamaeter) |
| Roundness |
All allowed. All logs must be capable of being in a ring de-barker and severe deformations are not allowed due to difficulty in achieving a tight stow in the ship |
| Double Hearts |
| Pith |
|
| Fluting |
|
| Nodal Swelling |
|
| Surface Defects |
|
| Trimming |
Must be 100% |
| Scarf Face |
All allowed |
| Slovens |
All allowed |
| Drawn & Pulled Wood |
All allowed |
| General Comments |
P12 - Revised 14/01/11
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| Length (m) |
VOL (%)
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| 3.90 |
N/A
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NB: Lengths may change according to orders |
| Diameter |
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| Minimum Diameter |
12cm |
| Minimum SEDUB |
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| Minimum Average SEDUB |
N/A |
| SED Tolerance |
Up to 3% by volume may be below minimum |
| Maximum LED |
50cm |
| Wood Quality |
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| Knots |
| Spike Knots |
All allowed. All logs must be capable of being de-barked in a ring de-barker and severe deformations are not allowed due to difficulty in achieving a tight stow in the ship |
| Wobble |
| Sweep |
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| 3.90 |
Considerable sweep is allowed. However, logs must be reasonably straight for a tight stow in the ship (say 80% of the diamaeter) |
| Roundness |
All allowed. All logs must be capable of being in a ring de-barker and severe deformations are not allowed due to difficulty in achieving a tight stow in the ship |
| Double Hearts |
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| Pith |
|
| Fluting |
|
| Nodal Swelling |
|
| Surface Defects |
|
| Trimming |
Must be 100% |
| Scarf Face |
All allowed |
| Slovens |
All allowed |
| Drawn & Pulled Wood |
All allowed |
| General Comments |
Hardwood Peeler Grade
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| Length (m) |
VOL (%) |
| 5.7 m for 20 foot container |
NB: Lengths may change according to orders
Tolerances: -5cm and +5cm< |
| Diameter |
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| Minimum SEDUB |
30cm |
| Expected Average |
35cm |
| SED Tolerance |
None |
| Maximum LED |
N/A |
| Wood Quality |
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| Surface Defects |
Allowable up to 105 of SED |
| Knots |
Max knot size 7cm for logs to 36cm SED Max ) Based on actual SED log diamater
Max knot size 7cm for logs to 36cm SED Max ) Based on actual SED log diamater
Knot size measured across widest axis
Knots must be flush with the stem |
| Spike and Dead Knots |
Permitted |
| Epicormic Shoots |
Same tolerance as knots |
| Wobble |
Not permitted |
| Sweep |
Maximun sweep of SED/3 - at point of maximum curve |
| Fluting |
Max 5cm deep at butt. Max 1.0m along length of log |
| Heart |
Must be in central 1/3 of log at each end |
| Roundness |
Longest face < 1.25 |
| Bumps |
Maximunm of 2 significant bumps per 3m length |
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Significant is greater than1/4 log diameter |
| End Splitting |
Split logs are not permitted |
| End Checking |
Mild checking up to 0.5cm wide and 3cm deep permitted
Logs should be freshly docked to minimise end checking |
| Slovens |
Must be trimmed and ends cut square
No butt tear. No excessive scarfs |
| General Comments |
Each log to be marked with paint on the small end
Each log must be end greased with an approved wax emulsion and gang plated on the day of log marking |
N20S Grade Log Shining Gum - Revised 14/01/11
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| Length (m) |
VOL (%) |
| 7.80 |
NB: Lengths may change according to orders
Tolerances: -5cm and +5cm< |
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Species
E.Nitens
Diameter
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| Minimum SEDUB |
20cm |
| Expected Average |
None |
| SED Tolerance |
5% by volume may be below minimum SEDUB |
| Maximum LED |
Open |
| Quality |
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| Knots |
For logs under 40cm SED, maximum of 2 knots of 7cm allowed in any 2m length of the log |
| Spike Knots |
Not permitted |
| Epicormic Shoots |
Same tolerance and specifications as knots |
| Max Wobble |
Not permitted |
| Max Sweep |
For lengths up to 6.0M, maximum SED/4
For lengths greater than 6.0M, maximum SED/2 |
| Fluting |
Maximum 3cm deep at butt. Maximum 1.5m along length of log |
| Nodal Swelling |
Not permitted |
| Surface Defects |
Maximum 3cm (includes pulled knots, scars, and machine damage) |
| Trimming |
Branches must be cut flush to the log and ends cut square |
| End Splitting |
Split logs are not permitted. End checking / splitting of maximum 5cm deep permitted |
| Bark Disease |
Not permitted |
| Rot |
No rot permitted. Discolouration permitted |
| Slovens |
NOT ALLOWED |
| Drawn or Pulled Wood |
5cm max |
| General Comments |
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N20L Grade Log - Shining Gum Revised 14/01/11
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| Length (m) |
VOL (%) |
| 10.40 |
NB: Lengths may change according to orders
Tolerances: -5cm and +5cm< |
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Species
E.Nitens
Diameter
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| Minimum SEDUB |
20cm |
| Expected Average |
None |
| SED Tolerance |
5% by volume may be below minimum SEDUB |
| Maximum LED |
Open |
| Quality |
|
| Knots |
For logs under 40cm SED, maximum of 2 knots of 7cm allowed in any 2m length of the log |
| Spike Knots |
Not permitted |
| Epicormic Shoots |
Same tolerance and specifications as knots |
| Max Wobble |
Not permitted |
| Max Sweep |
For lengths up to 6.0M, maximum SED/4
For lengths greater than 6.0M, maximum SED/2 |
| Fluting |
Maximum 5cm deep at butt. Maximum 1.5m along length of log |
| Nodal Swelling |
Not permitted |
| Surface Defects |
Maximum 3cm (includes pulled knots, scars, and machine damage) |
| Trimming |
Branches must be cut flush to the log and ends cut square |
| End Splitting |
Split logs are not permitted. End checking / splitting of maximum 5cm deep permitted |
| Bark Disease |
Not permitted |
| Rot |
No rot permitted. Discolouration permitted |
| Slovens |
NOT ALLOWED |
| Drawn or Pulled Wood |
5cm max |
| General Comments |
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