Kydex
Kydex® (PVC/acrylic alloy)
Properties
- Extremely durable acrylic PVC extruded in a range of colors, patterns, textures, thicknesses and grades
- Specialized grades of Kydex sheet meet specific UL, FAR, MVSS, ASTM and/or BS fire ratings
- Exhibits exceptional mechanical properties and chemical resistance
- Fire-resistant
- Low moisture absorption
- Resistant to chipping and cracking mean great fabrication and machining properties and flexibility
- Can be drilled, punched and cut using standard woodworking or metal working tools
Common uses
- Kiosk housings
- Medical products
- Equipment housings
- Aircraft interiors
Kydex
| ASTM or UL test | Property | Value |
Physical |
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| D792 | Density (g/cm3) | 1.35 |
| D570 | Water absorption, 24 hrs (%) | - |
Mechanical |
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| D638 | Tensile strength (psi) | 6,100 |
| D638 | Tensile modulus (psi) | 350,000 |
| D638 | Tensile elongation @ break (%) | - |
| D790 | Flexural strength (psi) | 9,600 |
| D790 | Flexural modulus (psi) | 360,000 |
| D785 | Hardness, Rockwell | R98 |
| D256 | Izod notched impact (ft-lb/in) | 3.5 |
Thermal |
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| D696 | Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (x 10–5 in/in/F°/C°) | 4.4 x 10–5 °F (7.92 x 10–5 °C) |
| D648 | Heat deflection temp at 264 psi (F°) | 168 |
| D3418 | Melting temp (F°/C°) | - |
| - | Max operating temp (F°/C°) | - |
| C177 | Thermal conductivity (BTU-in/ft2–h– F°) |
- – |
| UL94 | Flammability rating | V-O, 5-V |
Electrical |
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| D149 | Dielectric strength (V/mil) short time, ⅛” thick | 1,800 |
| D150 | Dielectric constant at 1 MHz | 2.1 |
| D150 | Dissipation factor at 1 MHz | 0.0007 |
| D495 | Arc resistance (sec) | <300 |
| D257 | Volume resistivity (ohm/cm) at 50% RH | 1018 |
These are typical values for reference and comparison only. They should not be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control. Contact us for the manufacturers’ complete material property datasheets. All values were taken at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.
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