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Capped sheet for electrical sign applications that require UL compliance. Eliminates painting required with other materials. | | 101 | | THERMOPLASTIC SHEET FOR SIGNAGE | General Information
KYDEX 101 is a proprietary alloy sheet capped with a weatherable cap for applications such as electrical signs requiring UL compliance. This sheet is recognized by UL as meeting UL Std 746C and UL Std 94 V-0, 5V. Since the substrate is white, it eliminates the need for painting the inside of sign cans, which is required with other thermoplastics and with metal. It offers outstanding thermoformability, impact resistance, weatherability, and machinability.
Features
Rigidity: KYDEX 101 is more rigid than most other thermoplastics resulting in parts that will deform less when loaded.
Breakage Resisance: With Notched Izod impact resistance of 18 ft-lbs./in (953 J/m), KYDEX 101 offers unsurpassed resistance to breakage.
Weatherability: The cap offers excellent weatherability for use in outdoor applications.
Thermoformability: Excellent forming properties result in uniform wall thicknesses and crisp detail. Machining and fabricating can be easily done with conventional methods; further expanding finished part possibilities.
RIPH: KYDEX is endorsed by the Royal Institute of Public Health for conformance to the standard of Hygienic Merit
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| | Property | Test Method | Typical Value 1 | | Specific Gravity | ASTM D-792 | 1.35 | | Tensile Strength | ASTM D-638 | 6100 psi
(42 MPa) | | Flexural Strength | ASTM D-790 | 9,300 psi
(64 MPa) | | Modulus of Elasticity | ASTM D-790 | 335,000 psi
(2,310 MPa) | |
Notched Izod Impact Resistance @ 73° F (23° C)
| ASTM D-256 | 18 ft-lbs/in
(953 J/m) | |
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 264 psi (1.82 MPa) annealed
| ASTM D-648 | 173° F
(79° C) | | Flammability: Underwriter's Lab. Component Recognition | UL Standard 94
2 | V-0, 5V 3 | | Flammability: Underwriter's Lab. Component Recognition | UL 764 C | Pass 3 | | Forming Temperature | | 325-390° F
(163-200° C) | 1All Values are based upon 0.125" (3.12 mm) sheet unless otherwise specified.
2Underwriter's Laboratories Inc., File E115252
3All guages .028" (0.71mm) and above.
Not intended for specification purposes.
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| Applications |
| Equipment Housings |
| Illuminated Signage Housings |
| Miscellaneous Applications | |
| Certifications |
| UL Std. 94 V-0 (listed) |
| UL Std. 95 5V (listed) |
| UL 746C for Signage (listed) | |
| Textures |
| P-E SMOOTH NAP |
| P-7 STIPPLE |
| P-F LEVANT |
| P-H SEVILLE |
| P-C LEVEL HAIRCELL |
| P-3 VELOUR MATTE |
| P-8 SUEDE |
| P-1 HAIRCELL |
| P-G CONTOUR | |
| Thicknesses |
| .040" (1.0mm) |
| .060"(1.5mm) |
| .080"(2.0mm) |
| .093"(2.4mm) |
| .125"(3.2mm) |
| .156"(4.0mm) |
| .187"(4.8mm) |
| .250"(6.4mm) |
| .312"(7.9mm) |
| .325"(8.3mm) |
| .375"(9.6mm) |
| .425"(10.8mm) |
| .500"(12.7mm) | |
| Colors and Patterns |
| Black |
Beige |
Dark Gray |
Pewter Gray |
| Rouge |
Custom-matched colors (including cool gray, stormy sea gray, off-white film, almond film, architectural bronze film) | |
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NOTE: The information contained herein are typical values intended for
reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis
for design specifications or quality control.
All values at 73°F (23°C) unless otherwise noted.
KYDEX® is a registered trademark of Kleerdex Company
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2008
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