KYDEX® sheet Product Selection Guide - Plexiglass · PDF fileRUSTIC CHERRY RIGA BIRCH RED ALDER ... Patterns are representative only, and selection should not be based solely on the

KYDEX® proprietary thermoplasticwas introduced by Rohm and HaasCompany in 1965. "KYDEX 100"sheet, the only grade at the time,carried an FAR 25.853 (a) and ULrecognized fire rating and exhibiteda range of mechanical propertiesdesirable for aircraft interior appli-cations, prompting United,American, Delta and other majorairlines to thermoform aircraft inte-rior parts from the material.Additional KYDEX alloys were sub-sequently developed to meet therequirements of original equipmentmanufacturers in other industries. In 1987, Kleerdex Company purchased the KYDEX product line and developed additionalgrades to provide the physical, elec-trical and chemical properties, andfire ratings, required for mass transitvehicles, electrical enclosures, med-ical products and other demandingapplications, as well as general-pur-pose grades that outperform fireretardant ABS and polycarbonate atcomparable prices.In addition to thermoforming applications, customers began using KYDEX sheet as a protectivewallcovering for commercial, retail, institutional and industrialbuildings—a major market forKYDEX sheet.

Similarly, wood product manufact-urers, in an effort to eliminate thecracking and chipping problems of high-pressure laminates, began to laminate, miter fold and postform KYDEX sheet, producing wood-core components of com-mercial furniture, store fixtures,kiosks and displays—applicationsthat now comprise a large marketfor KYDEX sheet.Demand was fueled by the suitabili-ty of KYDEX sheet as a damage-resistant material for membranepressing, a rapidly growing methodof surfacing flat and three-dimen-sional wood-core substrates.KYDEX sheet was available exclu-sively in solid colors until 1995, when integral granite patterns were introduced. Next came "granite-capped" sheet consisting of a reverse-printed layer of clearfilm permanently fused to KYDEXsubstrates in complementary colors.Today, numerous capped sheets areoffered in decorative patterns rang-

ing from woven carbon fiber andmetallics to camouflage and highlyrealistic woodgrains, imparting com-ponents with a high style appear-ance—as well as the durability need-ed to keep them looking new.Today, KYDEX sheet is produced in Bloomsburg, PA, USA, at KleerdexCompany's vertically integratedmanufacturing facility that is certifiedto the ISO 9002:2000 quality man-agement system and ISO 14001environmental management system.The products manufactured here are marketed worldwide by an extensive network of Kleerdexcustomer service personnel and factory-trained sales represent-atives who provide customers withtechnical advice on designing andmanufacturing components thatbenefit from the special propertiesoffered by KYDEX proprietary thermoplastics.

Kleerdex Company, LLCISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certified

Customer Service6685 Low St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 USAPhone: 800.325.3133, +1.570.389.5810Outside the US: +1.570.389.5814Fax: 800.452.0155, +1.570.387.7786Email: [email protected]

Technical ServicePhone: 800.682.8758 ext. 581Fax: +1.570.387.8722Outside the US: +1.570.387.6997 ext.581

www.kydex.com

Because we cannot anticipate or control themany different conditions under which thisinformation and our products may be used, wedo not guarantee the applicability or the accura-cy of this information or the suitability of ourproducts in any given situation. Users of ourproducts should make their own tests to deter-mine the suitability of each product for theirparticular purposes. THE PRODUCTS DIS-CUSSED ARE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OFMERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-LAR USE, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN OUR STANDARDTERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE, and buyerassumes all responsibility for loss or damagearising from the handling and use or our prod-ucts, whether done in accordance with direc-tions or not. In no event shall the supplier or themanufacturer be liable for incidental or conse-quential damages. Also, statements concerningthe possible use of our products are not intend-ed as recommendations to use our products inthe infringement of any patent.

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PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDEDurability by Design®

T H E R M O P L A S T I C S H E E T P R O D U C TS

I N S P E C I A L I Z E D G R A D E S F O R

D E MA N D I N G A P P L I C AT I O N S

Patterns

KYDEX® 130 GRANITE

Shown actual size

KYDEX® 510 GRANITE

KYDEX SHEET WOOD GRAINS Shown 50% of actual size

Surface texturesShown actual size

Shown with black/white cap. Rust/gray or clear cap also available

ROSESTONE82101

NAVY BLUE82401

DESERT SAND82703

BLACK82503

GLASS GREEN82303

PINSTRIPE52070

SANDY BEACH72179

PASTEL BLUE42031

STEEL GRAY52068

BLACK42114

P-E SMOOTH NAP P-C LEVEL HAIRCELL

P-K CASHMERE P-3 VELOUR MATTE

P-8 SUEDE

P-H SEVILLE

P-1 HAIRCELL

P-A SMOOTH

RUSTIC CHERRY RIGA BIRCH

RED ALDER

PEARWOOD

SUMMERFLAME HONEY MAPLE

DescriptionKYDEX® sheet is an extremelydurable thermoplastic alloy extrudedto withstand levels of abuse frommoderate to extreme. It is availablein grades to optimize long-term performance, appearance, and costeffectiveness across demanding anddiverse end-use applications.• Over 3500 custom colors • Thicknesses from 0.56mm to

12.70mm (0 .022” to 0.500”)• 8 textures

• Low minimum order quantities

KYDEX sheet is available in a rangeof standard colors, granite patterns,realistic wood grains and metallics.Custom colors and a diversity ofdesigns are also available toenhance virtually any commercial,retail or institutional styling theme.Specialized grades satisfy require-ments specific to thermoforming,membrane pressing, post forming,brake forming, laminating and miterfolding—and fit a broad range ofapplications ranging from medicalequipment housings and aircraftseat parts, to retail store fixtures andcommercial furniture components.

Impact ResistanceNo other thermoplastic sheetstands up to impact, scratching,and gouging like KYDEX sheet.Depending on grade, it offers outstanding notched Izod Impactresistance. Due to its high degreeof toughness and resilience, KYDEXsheet can also be stretched atroom temperature to twice its orig-inal dimension without breaking.

Dimensional StabilityLow water absorption, extremeformability, hot tear strength andthe ability to maintain wall thick-ness give parts made with KYDEXsheet high dimensional stability.

WeatherabilityCertain monolithic grades ofKYDEX sheet are formulated forweatherable applications, whileother grades employ a weather-able cap sheet (either clear orreverse-printed) that is permanent-ly fused to the KYDEX substrate.

Flame RetardancyDepending on grade, KYDEX sheetcarries fire ratings of UL 94 V-0 and5V, UL 746C, FAR 25.853 (a) and(d), BS 476 (Parts 6 and 7), MVSS302, Class 1/A, and ASTM E-162.

Chemical ResistanceSulfuric acid to brake fluid to car-bon tetrachloride, high perform-ance grades of KYDEX thermoplas-tic alloys are more resistant to awider range of concentrated chem-icals than any other thermoplastic.

CleanabilityTough stains, scuffs, and graffiti canbe removed from KYDEX surfacesusing strong cleansers with nostaining, fading, or surface damage.

Design FlexibilityKYDEX sheet offers unprecedenteddesign and manufacturing flex-ibility since numerous grades areavailable to provide properties andcertified ratings required for specialized applications.An unlimited variety of flat andthree-dimensional effects can beachieved since KYDEX sheet can be thermoformed, membranepressed, laminated, miter folded,post formed, brake formed andmachined. This allows each part ofmulti-component products to beproduced using the most efficienttechnique, yet match all other components in appearance, furtherexpanding application possibilities.

Protect the long term performance and appearance of your products with KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet

Patterns are representative only, and selection should not be based solely on the above chart.

CANDLELIGHT

FUSION X

TUNDRA BIRCH

ELLMAU BEECH

CHOCOLATE PEAR

0.71MM (0.028”)

1.02MM (0.040”)

1.52MM (0.060”)

2.03MM (0.080”)

2.36MM (0.093”)

3.18MM (0.125”)

4.75MM (0.187”)

3.96MM (0.156”)

6.35MM (0.250”)

7.92MM (0.312”)

8.25MM (0.325”)

9.52MM (0.375”)

10.80MM (0.425”)

12.70MM (0.500”)

0.56MM (0.022”)

Aircraft Interior ComponentsKYDEX® proprietary thermoplasticsheet is offered in a range of highperformance, aircraft-specificgrades that satisfy FAA fire retar-dancy requirements, and exhibitoutstanding physical, mechanical,and thermal properties required foraircraft interior applications.

Mass Transit Vehicle, RV andMarine Interior ComponentsKYDEX sheet is available in specialized grades that meet all performance criteria for flam-mability and smoke emission as tested under: ASTM E-662 andASTM E-162 as described in boththe "Recommended Fire SafetyPractices for Rail Transit MaterialsSelection" issued by the UrbanMass TransportationAdministration, and the Docket 90-A Federal Transit Administration's"Recommended Fire SafetyPractices for Transit Bus and VanMaterials Selection."

Store Fixtures and Commercial FurnitureFlat laminating, membrane press-ing and miter folding with KYDEXsheet in solid colors, granite pat-terns, realistic woodgrains andcustom graphic patterns, can pro-duce flat and seamless three-dimensional store fixture andcommercial furniture componentsthat look better, last longer andare easier to manufacture thancomponents surfaced with high-pressure laminates or woodveneers, or finished using paint orpowder coatings.

Medical ProductsFrom thermoformed equipmenthousings to membrane pressed or laminated medical building products to sanitary ceiling panels,specialized grades of KYDEX sheetoffer the durability, cleanability,and versatility required to exceedthe most demanding medicalapplications.

Equipment HousingsOutstanding physical properties, fire ratings, formability, and awide selection of specializedgrades make KYDEX sheet a pre-mier material for high perform-ance equipment housings.

Building ProductsKYDEX sheet meets Class 1/Arequirements for applications suchas wallcovering, perforatedacoustical partitions, and acousti-cal ceiling panels. KYDEX sheetproperties make it ideal for use in environmentally-controlled commercial, institutional and industrial buildings, resisting highimpact, scuffs, gouges, abrasion and harsh cleansers more effec-tively than paint, wallpaper or vinyl wallcovering.

Kiosk HousingsThermoforming, flat laminating,membrane pressing and miterfolding with KYDEX sheet in solidcolors, granite patterns, realisticwoodgrains and custom graphicpatterns, can produce flat andseamless three-dimensional kioskcomponents that withstandextreme abuse in high traffic envi-ronments, and keep looking newover a longer service life.

Illuminated Signage HousingsThermoforming of illuminated signage housings can eliminate the high cost of sheet metal fabrica-tion and painting. KYDEX sheet forsignage housings is offered in a bi-layer two-color (duplex) version, andas a single-color sheet. The exteriorside of duplex sheet is available inany of several standard colors, whilethe interior side is reflective brightwhite, eliminating the labor costsand flaking associated with paintedsheet metal housings.

Exhibits and DisplaysFlat and three-dimensional compo-nents surfaced with KYDEX sheetwithstand the abuse of high trafficenvironments, resist harshcleansers and chemicals and over-come the drawbacks of conven-tional surfacing methods.Available with Class 1/A and otherfire ratings.

Food ProcessingKYDEX sheet can satisfy NSFrequirements while improving theperformance of equipment hous-ings, covers and guards, as well asceiling and wall panels in plantsthat process meat, poultry andother food/beverage products.

Clean Room Walls and CeilingsKYDEX sheet fire-rated ceiling pan-els are approved for use in Class 10rated clean rooms as tested accord-ing to Federal Standard 209D. Thepanels also meet Class 1/A firecode requirements (ASTM E-84).

Miscellaneous ApplicationsThe diversity of mechanical andelectrical properties, fire ratings, textures, thicknesses, colors and patterns encompassed by the 29standard grades—and customgrades—of KYDEX sheet, make itsuitable for an extraordinarilydiverse range of demanding applications, from gun holsters and channel buoys to hospital beds and ice hockey targets.

Applications

Laminating and Miter Folding

KYDEX® sheet can be laminatedto wood, metal, gypsum, rigidfoam, and other substratesusing commercially availableadhesives, and by hot pressingor cold pressing productionmethods. The result is a protec-tive surface that does not chip,crack, break, or snap like highpressure laminates, and is avail-able in a range of thicknesses tomeet anticipated levels ofabuse. Depending on the grade,color is integral, eliminatingdark edge lines that can beunsightly, especially in heaviergauges and against lighter colors.Wood substrates laminated with KYDEX sheet can also bemiter folded to produce seam-less outside corners of cabi-nets, drop-front shelving ortable legs—accomplished byrouting a V-groove (miter)across the backside of the

wood without touching theKYDEX sheet. Both miteredwood edges are then sprayedwith adhesive and hinged onthe KYDEX sheet to close thegroove, forming a seamlessoutside corner, improvingappearance, durability, cleanli-ness, part alignment and struc-tural integrity, while reducinglabor cost.

Typical applications include:� Commercial furniture, both

wood and steel� Store fixtures and case goods� Exhibits and displays� Partitions, doors, and panels� Virtually any laminated

product or surface in high-traffic retail, institutional and commercial interiors

KYDEX sheet is easy to saw, die cut, shear, rout, drill, sand, file, mill, and otherwisemachine using conventionalpower tools. It can also bepost formed and brake formed(with or without wire heating),as well as heat welded to cre-ate seamless, sanitary corners.Joining can be accomplishedusing screws, rivets, other common fasteners or commer-cially available adhesives—without the cracking, chipping,or snapping associated withmany thermoplastic and thermoset sheet products.The diversity of methods toeffectively form, fabricate,machine, and join KYDEX sheetopens limitless application pos-sibilities, both functional anddecorative including:

� Braces, brackets and supports� Perforated panels� Equipment shrouds and guards� Corner guards and crash rails� Kick plates and push plates� Freight container linings� Formed and/or laminated

products requiring simple or complex secondary operations

PRODUCTION METHODS

Thermoforming Membrane Pressing

For fast set-up and productionof plastic parts, especially largeparts in quantities from 500 toseveral thousand, thermoform-ing is commonly selected overinjection molding; tooling costscan be 90 percent lower andparts can be completed two-to three-times more quickly.Vacuum forming and pressureforming both evacuate thesealed air space between theheated plastic and mold; pres-sure forming adds air pressureabove the heated sheet toachieve a higher quality finish(sharp edges, undercuts, andother close tolerance details).KYDEX sheet is well established as a premier thermoforming sheet offeringnumerous processing advan-tages such as extreme formability, hot tear strength,and the ability to maintain uniform wall thickness.

Typical applications include:� Equipment housings,

shrouds, enclosures� Vents and grilles� Interior components of air-

craft, mass transit vehicles,trucks, and marine vessels

� Commercial and institutionalfurniture and seating components

� Hidden and exposed partssuch as chutes, braces andequipment guards

Whereas thermoforming usesair pressure to draw heatedplastic sheet into a mold, mem-brane pressing uses an inflatedbladder or "membrane" tophysically press heated plasticsheet onto a wood or compos-ite substrate or "core," eliminat-ing the need for molds. Core surfaces can be flat ormachined to create three-dimensional contours andseamless edges with com-pound curves since the flexiblemembrane presses the plasticinto recesses and onto allsides, encapsulating all but thebottom core surface (whichcan be laminated and heat-welded at bottom edges fortotal encapsulation).The outstanding formability of KYDEX sheet enables it toconform fully to the core, preserving sharp edges andsurface detail of three-dimen-sional surfaces, while main-taining uniform wall thickness

on high spots, low spots, andsharp corners where othersheet products may "thin out."Typical applications include:� Raised panel cabinet doors� Table tops and workstation

surfaces� Corporate logo panels� Store fixture components� Commercial and institutional

furniture and seating� Kiosk panels

36 Standard Colors Thicknesses

RED12000

ROOSTER RED12037

CABERNET12038

TERRACOTTA12148

BEIGE72005

CHOCOLATE72010

POLAR WHITE62000

SUNLFLOWER22158

APRICOT22182

MYSTIC GREEN32060

COCOA72047

ROUGE72175

STEEL GRAY52068

PINSTRIPE52070

LOGO GREEN32169

KHAKIGRUN32170

BUOYANT BLUE42112

ORANGE22031

SEA GREEN32077

SNOWFLAKE62029

CANYON BLUE42107

CADET BLUE42000

WILD ORCHID42369

CALCUTTA BLACK52000

BLACK52114

VANILLE SC62340

IVORY62015

PEWTER GRAY52001

DARK GRAY52002

KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet is available in 36 standard colors(shown) and over 3500 custom-blended colors, as well as custom-matched colors. Colors are offered in a variety of thicknesses andsurface textures. Colors are representative only, and selectionshould not be based solely on the above chart.

LIME22184

Forming, Fabricating and Machining

PRODUCTION METHODS

EXHIB

ITGRO

UP/G

ILTSPUR

Chip chains containing samples of KYDEX®

sheet standard colors, metallic colors, granite patterns, surface textures and sheet thicknesses are available through the Customer Service Department.

Contact Kleerdex Company or its sales representatives for a customcolor match to fit your application.

Custom thicknesses also available

TWILIGHT42110

MONTEREY62033

DAYBREAK72177

SANDY BEACH72179

SAVANNA72567

TUCSON72568

0.71MM (0.028”)

1.02MM (0.040”)

1.52MM (0.060”)

2.03MM (0.080”)

2.36MM (0.093”)

3.18MM (0.125”)

4.75MM (0.187”)

3.96MM (0.156”)

6.35MM (0.250”)

7.92MM (0.312”)

8.25MM (0.325”)

9.52MM (0.375”)

10.80MM (0.425”)

12.70MM (0.500”)

0.56MM (0.022”)













Applications










PRODUCTION METHODS













RED12000

ROOSTER RED12037

CABERNET12038

TERRACOTTA12148

BEIGE72005

CHOCOLATE72010

POLAR WHITE62000

SUNLFLOWER22158

APRICOT22182

MYSTIC GREEN32060

COCOA72047

ROUGE72175

STEEL GRAY52068

PINSTRIPE52070

LOGO GREEN32169

KHAKIGRUN32170

BUOYANT BLUE42112

ORANGE22031

SEA GREEN32077

SNOWFLAKE62029

CANYON BLUE42107

CADET BLUE42000

WILD ORCHID42369

CALCUTTA BLACK52000

BLACK52114

VANILLE SC62340

IVORY62015

PEWTER GRAY52001

DARK GRAY52002


LIME22184


PRODUCTION METHODS

EXHIB

ITGRO

UP/G

ILTSPUR





TWILIGHT42110

MONTEREY62033

DAYBREAK72177

SANDY BEACH72179

SAVANNA72567

TUCSON72568

0.71MM (0.028”)

1.02MM (0.040”)

1.52MM (0.060”)

2.03MM (0.080”)

2.36MM (0.093”)

3.18MM (0.125”)

4.75MM (0.187”)

3.96MM (0.156”)

6.35MM (0.250”)

7.92MM (0.312”)

8.25MM (0.325”)

9.52MM (0.375”)

10.80MM (0.425”)

12.70MM (0.500”)

0.56MM (0.022”)













Applications










PRODUCTION METHODS













RED12000

ROOSTER RED12037

CABERNET12038

TERRACOTTA12148

BEIGE72005

CHOCOLATE72010

POLAR WHITE62000

SUNLFLOWER22158

APRICOT22182

MYSTIC GREEN32060

COCOA72047

ROUGE72175

STEEL GRAY52068

PINSTRIPE52070

LOGO GREEN32169

KHAKIGRUN32170

BUOYANT BLUE42112

ORANGE22031

SEA GREEN32077

SNOWFLAKE62029

CANYON BLUE42107

CADET BLUE42000

WILD ORCHID42369

CALCUTTA BLACK52000

BLACK52114

VANILLE SC62340

IVORY62015

PEWTER GRAY52001

DARK GRAY52002


LIME22184


PRODUCTION METHODS

EXHIB

ITGRO

UP/G

ILTSPUR





TWILIGHT42110

MONTEREY62033

DAYBREAK72177

SANDY BEACH72179

SAVANNA72567

TUCSON72568

KYDEX® 100 Ultra high impact, high performance, fire-rated sheet suitable for a broad range of demanding applications.

KYDEX® 101 White #62000 or Black #52114 substrate with colored, weatherable cap for thermoforming letter backs ofelectrical signage. Eliminates painting.

KYDEX® 107 For National Sanitation Foundation applications. Numerous textures/sizes, limited colors. FDA approved raw materials. Cost competitive with ABS sheet.

KYDEX® 110 Super tough, durable, METALLIC-colored, proprietary alloy sheet, sets new standards for thermoformers in: formability, rigidity, breakage resistance, fire retardancy and aesthetics.

KYDEX® 115 Rigid, sag-resistant ceiling panel grade in 2.03mm (0.080”) thickness, available pre-cut. Class 10 rated for clean rooms. Also for food plants, computer rooms, etc.

KYDEX® 130 High performance sheet with integral granite pattern in five colors. Rated Class I/A for non-wallcovering applications. UL 94 V-0 and 5V fire rating.

KYDEX® 150 High performance sheet for building product applications. Rated Class I/A and Class 100 in gauges to1.52mm (0.060”); Class II/B in gauges to 2.36mm (0.093”). UL listed.

KYDEX® 152 WG Super tough, durable, sheet sets new standards for thermoformers and membrane pressers in: toughnessand fire retardancy in a woodgrain design.

KYDEX® 160 High performance sheet for building product and clean room applications. Rated Class I/A in gauges to3.20mm (0.125"). UL listed.

KYDEX® 510 KYDEX® sheet of any color with a clear, weatherable cap. Cap available with black/white pattern.

KYDEX® 550 Weatherable, monolithic (no cap) sheet in limited light colors. Excellent impact resistance.

KYDEX® 1900 Mid-temperature grade with improved heat distortion characteristics for higher in-service temperatures 75-81ºC (168-178ºF). Meets FAR requirement 25.853 (a)

KYDEX® 5555 Specially formulated sheet to meet all fire retardancy requirements set forth in FederalAviation Regulations 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d).

KYDEX® 6185 High-temperature grade with improved heat distortion characteristics for higher in-service temperatures82-90ºC (180-195ºF). Meets FAR requirement 25.853 (a).

KYDEX® 6200 High performance grade for mass transit vehicle and aircraft interiors. Meets FTA and FRA fire requirements. Meets low smoke generation requirements.

KYDEX® 6200 LTA Specifically formulated to meet stringent flame-smoke-toxicity (FST) requirements of the aviation industry.

KYDEX® 6200 LTR Formulated for mass transit interior applications where SMP800C is required.

KYDEX® 6565 High performance grade for aircraft interiors. Meets FAR fire requirements 25.853 (a) and (d). Meets low smoke and low RHR generation.

KYDEX 6565 (d)® High performance, decorative thermoplastic sheet specifically formulated to meet the saftey needs of the aviation industry. Meets FAR fire requirements 25.853 (a) and (d).

KYDEX® HD Thermoplastic 3D laminate with integral color and high impact resistance. Eliminatesunsightly seams and the need for edgebanding.

KYDEX® L Damage-resistant laminating material. Ratings of Class I/A and UL 94 V-0 in gauges to 1.02mm (0.040”).Can also be thermoformed and membrane pressed.

KYDEX® T High impact, high performance, fire-rated sheet. Cost competitive with flame retardant ABS but with greaterimpact and extensibility.

KYDEX® T MC Super tough, decorative sheet brings new dimensions to thermoformers: rigidity, abrasion resistance, and fire retardancy. Meets FAR fire requirements 25.853 (a).

KYDEX® WG Decorative woodgrain thermoplastic 3D laminate with integral color and high impact resistance.

KYDEX® XD Thermoplastic 3D laminate with integral color, extreme durability, and superior impact resistance.

KYDEX® 100 961 J/m(18 ft-lbs/in)

2310 MPa335,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 94 78.3º C

(173º F)


2310 MPa335,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 88 78.3º C

(173º F)


2758 MPa400,000 psi

48 MPa6900 psi 108 78.3º C

(173º F)

KYDEX® 110 128 J/m(2.4 ft-lbs/in)

2450 MPa356,000 psi

45 MPa6500 psi 94 73.9º C

(165º F)

KYDEX® 115 160-267 J/m(3-5 ft-lbs/in)

2391 MPa347,000 psi

40 MPa5750 psi 107 81.1º C

(178º F)


2372 MPa344,000 psi

41 MPa6000 psi 101 76.7º C

(170º F)


2310 MPa335,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 94 78.3º C

(173º F)

KYDEX® 152 WG 801 J/m(15 ft-lbs/in)

2480 MPa360,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi *

75.6º C(168º F)

KYDEX® 160 107-214 J/m(2-4 ft-lbs/in)

2551 MPa370,000 psi

40 MPa5800 psi 97 71.1º C

(160º F)


2480 MPa360,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 94 75.6º C

(168º F)


2344 MPa340,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 93 79.4º C

(175º F)

KYDEX® 1900 374-480 J/m(7-9 ft-lbs/in)

2517 MPa365,000 psi

43 MPa6200 psi 108 78.3º C

(173º F)


3833 MPa556,000 psi

43 MPa6200 psi 111

75.9º C(169º F)


2241 MPa325,000 psi

44 MPa6400 psi 104 90.6º C

(195º F)


2413 MPa350,000 psi

41 MPa6000 psi 98 77.8º C

(172º F)

KYDEX® 6200 LTA 107 J/m(2 ft-lbs/in)

2710 MPa393,000 psi

23 MPa3390 psi 78

74.4º C(166º F)

KYDEX® 6200 LTR 107 J/m(2 ft-lbs/in)

2710 MPa393,000 psi

23 MPa3390 psi 78

74.4º C(166º F)

KYDEX® 6565 53-160 J/m(1-3 ft-lbs/in)

2896 MPa420,000 psi

45 MPa6500 psi 98 78.3º C

(173º F)

KYDEX 6565(d)® 53 J/m(1 ft-lbs/in)

3833 MPa556,000 psi

43 MPa6200 psi

11175.9º C(169 F)

KYDEX® HD 33.9 N-m*300 in-lbf*

3367 MPa489,000 psi

50 MPa7200 psi 114

75.1º C(167º F)

KYDEX® L 801 J/m(15 ft-lbs/in)

2480 MPa360,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 94 75.6º C

(168º F)

KYDEX® T 801 J/m(15 ft-lbs/in)

2480 MPa360,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 94 75.6º C

(168º F)

KYDEX® T MC 801 J/m(15 ft-lbs/in)

2480 MPa360,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi *

75.6º C(168º F)

KYDEX® WG 35.06 N-m*310 in-lbf*

3367MPa489,000 psi

50 MPa7200 psi 114

75.1º C(167º F)

KYDEX® XD 48.58 N-m*430 in-lbf*

2480 MPa360,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 94 75.6º C

(168º F)

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KYDEX® 100 Ultra high impact, high performance, fire-rated sheet suitable for a broad range of demanding applications.

KYDEX® 101 White #62000 or Black #52114 substrate with colored, weatherable cap for thermoforming letter backs ofelectrical signage. Eliminates painting.

KYDEX® 107 For National Sanitation Foundation applications. Numerous textures/sizes, limited colors. FDA approved raw materials. Cost competitive with ABS sheet.

KYDEX® 110 Super tough, durable, METALLIC-colored, proprietary alloy sheet, sets new standards for thermoformers in: formability, rigidity, breakage resistance, fire retardancy and aesthetics.

KYDEX® 115 Rigid, sag-resistant ceiling panel grade in 2.03mm (0.080”) thickness, available pre-cut. Class 10 rated for clean rooms. Also for food plants, computer rooms, etc.

KYDEX® 130 High performance sheet with integral granite pattern in five colors. Rated Class I/A for non-wallcovering applications. UL 94 V-0 and 5V fire rating.

KYDEX® 150 High performance sheet for building product applications. Rated Class I/A and Class 100 in gauges to1.52mm (0.060”); Class II/B in gauges to 2.36mm (0.093”). UL listed.

KYDEX® 152 WG Super tough, durable, sheet sets new standards for thermoformers and membrane pressers in: toughnessand fire retardancy in a woodgrain design.

KYDEX® 160 High performance sheet for building product and clean room applications. Rated Class I/A in gauges to3.20mm (0.125"). UL listed.

KYDEX® 510 KYDEX® sheet of any color with a clear, weatherable cap. Cap available with black/white pattern.

KYDEX® 550 Weatherable, monolithic (no cap) sheet in limited light colors. Excellent impact resistance.

KYDEX® 1900 Mid-temperature grade with improved heat distortion characteristics for higher in-service temperatures 75-81ºC (168-178ºF). Meets FAR requirement 25.853 (a)

KYDEX® 5555 Specially formulated sheet to meet all fire retardancy requirements set forth in FederalAviation Regulations 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d).

KYDEX® 6185 High-temperature grade with improved heat distortion characteristics for higher in-service temperatures82-90ºC (180-195ºF). Meets FAR requirement 25.853 (a).

KYDEX® 6200 High performance grade for mass transit vehicle and aircraft interiors. Meets FTA and FRA fire requirements. Meets low smoke generation requirements.

KYDEX® 6200 LTA Specifically formulated to meet stringent flame-smoke-toxicity (FST) requirements of the aviation industry.

KYDEX® 6200 LTR Formulated for mass transit interior applications where SMP800C is required.

KYDEX® 6565 High performance grade for aircraft interiors. Meets FAR fire requirements 25.853 (a) and (d). Meets low smoke and low RHR generation.

KYDEX 6565 (d)® High performance, decorative thermoplastic sheet specifically formulated to meet the saftey needs of the aviation industry. Meets FAR fire requirements 25.853 (a) and (d).

KYDEX® HD Thermoplastic 3D laminate with integral color and high impact resistance. Eliminatesunsightly seams and the need for edgebanding.

KYDEX® L Damage-resistant laminating material. Ratings of Class I/A and UL 94 V-0 in gauges to 1.02mm (0.040”).Can also be thermoformed and membrane pressed.

KYDEX® T High impact, high performance, fire-rated sheet. Cost competitive with flame retardant ABS but with greaterimpact and extensibility.

KYDEX® T MC Super tough, decorative sheet brings new dimensions to thermoformers: rigidity, abrasion resistance, and fire retardancy. Meets FAR fire requirements 25.853 (a).

KYDEX® WG Decorative woodgrain thermoplastic 3D laminate with integral color and high impact resistance.

KYDEX® XD Thermoplastic 3D laminate with integral color, extreme durability, and superior impact resistance.


2310 MPa335,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 94 78.3º C

(173º F)


2310 MPa335,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 88 78.3º C

(173º F)


2758 MPa400,000 psi

48 MPa6900 psi 108 78.3º C

(173º F)


2450 MPa356,000 psi

45 MPa6500 psi 94 73.9º C

(165º F)

KYDEX® 115 160-267 J/m(3-5 ft-lbs/in)

2391 MPa347,000 psi

40 MPa5750 psi 107 81.1º C

(178º F)


2372 MPa344,000 psi

41 MPa6000 psi 101 76.7º C

(170º F)


2310 MPa335,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 94 78.3º C

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KYDEX® 152 WG 801 J/m(15 ft-lbs/in)

2480 MPa360,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi *

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KYDEX® 160 107-214 J/m(2-4 ft-lbs/in)

2551 MPa370,000 psi

40 MPa5800 psi 97 71.1º C

(160º F)


2480 MPa360,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 94 75.6º C

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2344 MPa340,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 93 79.4º C

(175º F)

KYDEX® 1900 374-480 J/m(7-9 ft-lbs/in)

2517 MPa365,000 psi

43 MPa6200 psi 108 78.3º C

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3833 MPa556,000 psi

43 MPa6200 psi 111

75.9º C(169º F)


2241 MPa325,000 psi

44 MPa6400 psi 104 90.6º C

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2413 MPa350,000 psi

41 MPa6000 psi 98 77.8º C

(172º F)

KYDEX® 6200 LTA 107 J/m(2 ft-lbs/in)

2710 MPa393,000 psi

23 MPa3390 psi 78

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KYDEX® 6200 LTR 107 J/m(2 ft-lbs/in)

2710 MPa393,000 psi

23 MPa3390 psi 78

74.4º C(166º F)

KYDEX® 6565 53-160 J/m(1-3 ft-lbs/in)

2896 MPa420,000 psi

45 MPa6500 psi 98 78.3º C

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KYDEX 6565(d)® 53 J/m(1 ft-lbs/in)

3833 MPa556,000 psi

43 MPa6200 psi

11175.9º C(169 F)

KYDEX® HD 33.9 N-m*300 in-lbf*

3367 MPa489,000 psi

50 MPa7200 psi 114

75.1º C(167º F)

KYDEX® L 801 J/m(15 ft-lbs/in)

2480 MPa360,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 94 75.6º C

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KYDEX® T 801 J/m(15 ft-lbs/in)

2480 MPa360,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 94 75.6º C

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KYDEX® T MC 801 J/m(15 ft-lbs/in)

2480 MPa360,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi *

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KYDEX® WG 35.06 N-m*310 in-lbf*

3367MPa489,000 psi

50 MPa7200 psi 114

75.1º C(167º F)

KYDEX® XD 48.58 N-m*430 in-lbf*

2480 MPa360,000 psi

42 MPa6100 psi 94 75.6º C

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2.03MM (0.080”)

2.36MM (0.093”)

3.18MM (0.125”)

4.75MM (0.187”)

3.96MM (0.156”)

6.35MM (0.250”)

7.92MM (0.312”)

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9.52MM (0.375”)

10.80MM (0.425”)

12.70MM (0.500”)

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PRODUCTION METHODS













RED12000

ROOSTER RED12037

CABERNET12038

TERRACOTTA12148

BEIGE72005

CHOCOLATE72010

POLAR WHITE62000

SUNLFLOWER22158

APRICOT22182

MYSTIC GREEN32060

COCOA72047

ROUGE72175

STEEL GRAY52068

PINSTRIPE52070

LOGO GREEN32169

KHAKIGRUN32170

BUOYANT BLUE42112

ORANGE22031

SEA GREEN32077

SNOWFLAKE62029

CANYON BLUE42107

CADET BLUE42000

WILD ORCHID42369

CALCUTTA BLACK52000

BLACK52114

VANILLE SC62340

IVORY62015

PEWTER GRAY52001

DARK GRAY52002


LIME22184


PRODUCTION METHODS

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TWILIGHT42110

MONTEREY62033

DAYBREAK72177

SANDY BEACH72179

SAVANNA72567

TUCSON72568

Patterns

KYDEX® 130 GRANITE

Shown actual size

KYDEX® 510 GRANITE

KYDEX SHEET WOOD GRAINS Shown 50% of actual size

Surface texturesShown actual size

Shown with black/white cap. Rust/gray or clear cap also available

ROSESTONE82101

NAVY BLUE82401

DESERT SAND82703

BLACK82503

GLASS GREEN82303

PINSTRIPE52070

SANDY BEACH72179

PASTEL BLUE42031

STEEL GRAY52068

BLACK52114

P-E SMOOTH NAP P-C LEVEL HAIRCELL

P-K CASHMERE P-3 VELOUR MATTE

P-8 SUEDE

P-H SEVILLE

P-1 HAIRCELL

P-A SMOOTH

RUSTIC CHERRY RIGA BIRCH

RED ALDER

PEARWOOD

SUMMERFLAME HONEY MAPLE

DescriptionKYDEX® sheet is an extremelydurable thermoplastic alloy extrudedto withstand levels of abuse frommoderate to extreme. It is availablein grades to optimize long-term performance, appearance, and costeffectiveness across demanding anddiverse end-use applications.• Over 3500 custom colors • Thicknesses from 0.56mm to

12.70mm (0 .022” to 0.500”)• 8 textures

• Low minimum order quantities

KYDEX sheet is available in a rangeof standard colors, granite patterns,realistic wood grains and metallics.Custom colors and a diversity ofdesigns are also available toenhance virtually any commercial,retail or institutional styling theme.Specialized grades satisfy require-ments specific to thermoforming,membrane pressing, post forming,brake forming, laminating and miterfolding—and fit a broad range ofapplications ranging from medicalequipment housings and aircraftseat parts, to retail store fixtures andcommercial furniture components.

Impact ResistanceNo other thermoplastic sheetstands up to impact, scratching,and gouging like KYDEX sheet.Depending on grade, it offers outstanding notched Izod Impactresistance. Due to its high degreeof toughness and resilience, KYDEXsheet can also be stretched atroom temperature to twice its orig-inal dimension without breaking.

Dimensional StabilityLow water absorption, extremeformability, hot tear strength andthe ability to maintain wall thick-ness give parts made with KYDEXsheet high dimensional stability.

WeatherabilityCertain monolithic grades ofKYDEX sheet are formulated forweatherable applications, whileother grades employ a weather-able cap sheet (either clear orreverse-printed) that is permanent-ly fused to the KYDEX substrate.

Flame RetardancyDepending on grade, KYDEX sheetcarries fire ratings of UL 94 V-0 and5V, UL 746C, FAR 25.853 (a) and(d), BS 476 (Parts 6 and 7), MVSS302, Class 1/A, and ASTM E-162.

Chemical ResistanceSulfuric acid to brake fluid to car-bon tetrachloride, high perform-ance grades of KYDEX thermoplas-tic alloys are more resistant to awider range of concentrated chem-icals than any other thermoplastic.

CleanabilityTough stains, scuffs, and graffiti canbe removed from KYDEX surfacesusing strong cleansers with nostaining, fading, or surface damage.

Design FlexibilityKYDEX sheet offers unprecedenteddesign and manufacturing flex-ibility since numerous grades areavailable to provide properties andcertified ratings required for specialized applications.An unlimited variety of flat andthree-dimensional effects can beachieved since KYDEX sheet can be thermoformed, membranepressed, laminated, miter folded,post formed, brake formed andmachined. This allows each part ofmulti-component products to beproduced using the most efficienttechnique, yet match all other components in appearance, furtherexpanding application possibilities.

Protect the long term performance and appearance of your products with KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet

Patterns are representative only, and selection should not be based solely on the above chart.

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KYDEX® proprietary thermoplasticwas introduced by Rohm and HaasCompany in 1965. "KYDEX 100"sheet, the only grade at the time,carried an FAR 25.853 (a) and ULrecognized fire rating and exhibiteda range of mechanical propertiesdesirable for aircraft interior appli-cations, prompting United,American, Delta and other majorairlines to thermoform aircraft inte-rior parts from the material.Additional KYDEX alloys were sub-sequently developed to meet therequirements of original equipmentmanufacturers in other industries. In 1987, Kleerdex Company purchased the KYDEX product line and developed additionalgrades to provide the physical, elec-trical and chemical properties, andfire ratings, required for mass transitvehicles, electrical enclosures, med-ical products and other demandingapplications, as well as general-pur-pose grades that outperform fireretardant ABS and polycarbonate atcomparable prices.In addition to thermoforming applications, customers began using KYDEX sheet as a protectivewallcovering for commercial, retail, institutional and industrialbuildings—a major market forKYDEX sheet.

Similarly, wood product manufact-urers, in an effort to eliminate thecracking and chipping problems of high-pressure laminates, began to laminate, miter fold and postform KYDEX sheet, producing wood-core components of com-mercial furniture, store fixtures,kiosks and displays—applicationsthat now comprise a large marketfor KYDEX sheet.Demand was fueled by the suitabili-ty of KYDEX sheet as a damage-resistant material for membranepressing, a rapidly growing methodof surfacing flat and three-dimen-sional wood-core substrates.KYDEX sheet was available exclu-sively in solid colors until 1995, when integral granite patterns were introduced. Next came "granite-capped" sheet consisting of a reverse-printed layer of clearfilm permanently fused to KYDEXsubstrates in complementary colors.Today, numerous capped sheets areoffered in decorative patterns rang-

ing from woven carbon fiber andmetallics to camouflage and highlyrealistic woodgrains, imparting com-ponents with a high style appear-ance—as well as the durability need-ed to keep them looking new.Today, KYDEX sheet is produced in Bloomsburg, PA, USA, at KleerdexCompany's vertically integratedmanufacturing facility that is certifiedto the ISO 9002:2000 quality man-agement system and ISO 14001environmental management system.The products manufactured here are marketed worldwide by an extensive network of Kleerdexcustomer service personnel and factory-trained sales represent-atives who provide customers withtechnical advice on designing andmanufacturing components thatbenefit from the special propertiesoffered by KYDEX proprietary thermoplastics.

Kleerdex Company, LLCISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certified

Customer Service6685 Low St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 USAPhone: 800.325.3133, +1.570.389.5810Outside the US: +1.570.389.5814Fax: 800.452.0155, +1.570.387.7786Email: [email protected]

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