Kydex
Kydex is a blend of Acrylic Polyvinyl chloride and is often used as an alternative to leather. From acrylic it obtains great rigidity and formability and from PVC great toughness, chemical resistance and a nice finish. Kydex has great flame retardancy, and is scratch and gouging resistant and there are even UV grades available. Kydex can be vacuumformed, machined and fabricated and comes in a wide variety of colours.
Applications
Kydex is commonly used in aircraft interiors and mass transit vehicles, building products, housings, displays and medical and electronic housing applications.
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Guage
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Ava.
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Guage
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Ava.
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Guage
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Ava.
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0.5MM
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4.5MM
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18MM
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1MM
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6MM
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20MM
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1.5MM
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8MM
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25MM
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2MM
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10MM
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30MM
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3MM
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12MM
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40MM
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4MM
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15MM
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Property
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Value
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Unit
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Mechanical
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Tensile Strength
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42
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MPa
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Flexural Strength
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2758
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MPa
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Shear Strength
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31
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MPa
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Impact Strength
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1.07
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J/m
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Hardness
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94R
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M or R
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Thermal
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Working Temperature
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71
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°C
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Vacuum Forming Temperature
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177
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°C
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Thermal Expansion
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8.3
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10^-5/°C
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Vicat Softening Temperature
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93
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°C
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Miscellaneous
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Specific Gravity
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1.35
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g/cm³
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Water Absorption
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0.06-0.15
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% in 24 hr
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Light Transmission
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85
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%
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Dielectric Strength
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429
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Volts/Mil
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The information in the above data table is provided for educational purposes only in good faith and should only be used as a guide. As sheet material comes in a wide variety of grades, colours, textures and can contain different chemical properties, the figures only represent a typical insight into the specifications of the material. For more information on these figures and other properties please contact us.
