KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet

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KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet
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KYDEX®
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Also, visit our technical resources section		 Overview KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet is a proprietary material that has excellent aesthetic qualities, superior impact resistance, and outstanding formability.

KYDEX® is an excellent choice for thermoformed equipment housings, airplane, bus and train interior parts, kiosks, and POP displays where appearance, toughness, or complex thermoforming is required.

KYDEX® Standard Sizes

SHEET 48"x96" (0.028"-0.3125" thick)
  • Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size and by manufacturer
  • Custom sizes and colors available upon request
  • Many of our plastic materials are available as films with thicknesses of 0.029" or less

KYDEX® Grades, Colors, and Textures

  • Grades include:
    • UL rated
    • Fire retardant
    • FAA compliant
  • Wide variety of colors
  • Wide variety of textures

NOTE: Several grades of KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet are available. For additional information on KYDEX® material, contact your local Curbell Plastics representative or call Curbell at 1-888-287-2355.
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KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet
BRANDS
KYDEX®
Thermoplastic Sheet

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Also, visit our technical resources section		 Performance Characteristics
  • Excellent impact resistance
  • Easy to thermoform
  • Good strength and stiffness
  • Good electrical insulating properties
  • Consistent color throughout KYDEX® material helps hide scratches and wear
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KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet
BRANDS
KYDEX®
Thermoplastic Sheet

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Also, visit our technical resources section		 Typical Applications
  • Furniture components
  • Shelving
  • Display bases
  • Kiosks
  • Checkout counters
  • Cabinetry
  • Exhibits
  • Door and drawer fascias
  • Work stations
  • Pedestals and stands
  • Kickplates and pushplates
  • Flat laminated panels of all types
  • Thermoformed equipment housings
  • Aircraft, bus, and train interior parts
  • Membrane pressed furniture components
Typical Properties
UNITS ASTM TEST KYDEX® 100
Tensile strength psi D-638 6,100
Flexural modulus psi D-790 335,000
Izod impact (notched) ft-lbs/in of notch D-256 18.0
Heat deflection temperature @ 264 psi °F D-648 173
Maximum continuous service temperature in air °F -
Water absorption (immersion 24 hours) % D-570 0.05-0.08
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion in/in/°Fx10-5 D-696 4.2
Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand.


IMPACT RESISTANCE
of KYDEX® compared with High Impact Polystyrene and ABS
Bar chart - impact resistance of KYDEX® compared with high impact polystyrene and ABS
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