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Conductive fire resistant thermoplastic sheet for the electronics industry.
GND
CONDUCTIVE FIRE-RATED SHEET
General Information
KYDEX GND is a proprietary thermoplastic sheet that offers a surface resistance of 105 Ohms/square, while retaining the excellent forming properties of KYDEX. KYDEX GND offers more uniform forming with less wall thinning, greater detail, and significantly greater resistance to a broad range of corrosive chemicals and cleaning solutions. Based on independent lab testing, it meets the flammability requirements of UL® Standard 94 V-0 at .125" (3.175mm). KYDEX GND is available in black only.

Features
Conductive Properties : Unlike other conductive sheet grades, KYDEX GND retains its conductance even after forming.

Superior Formability: For deep or hard to form parts, KYDEX GND outperforms the competitive conductive sheet in thermoformability.

Chemical Resistance: KYDEX is very resistant to a broad range of chemicals, particularly to acids and bases.

Rigidity: KYDEX GND is very rigid, with a flexural modulus of 270,000psi (1868 MPa).

Fire Rated: KYDEX GND meets the requirements of UL Standard 94 V-0 at .125"(3.175mm).

Thermoformability: KYDEX GND is easy to form and retains its conductive properties after forming. Excellent forming properties result in uniform wall thicknesses and crisp detail, plus easy machining and fabricating using conventional methods and equipment.

RIPH: KYDEX is endorsed by the Royal Institute of Public Health for conformance to the standard of Hygienic Merit
PropertyTest MethodTypical Value 1
Specific GravityASTM D-7921.25
Tensile StrengthASTM D-6384,800 psi
(33 MPa)
Tensile ModulusASTM D-638300,500 psi
(2072 MPa)
Elongation %ASTM D-638106
Flexural StrengthASTM D-7909,100 psi
(44 MPa)
Flexural ModulusASTM D-790271,000 psi
(1868 MPa)
Notched Izod Impact Resistance, @ 73° F (23 ° C)ASTM D-2562-3 ft-lbs/in
(107-160 J/m)
Rockwell Hardness (R Scale)ASTM D-78582
Surface Resistivity, Ohms/sq.ASTM D-25710 5
Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) annealedASTM D-648 162° F
(72° C)
Flammability: Independent Laboratory Testing UL Standard 94V-0
1All Values are based upon 0.125" (3.175mm) sheet unless otherwise specified.
2All gauges .028" (0.71 mm) and above
Not intended for specification purposes.
Applications
 Equipment Housings
 Electrical Equipment components
Certifications
 UL Std. 94 V-0 (independent lab)
Textures
 P-E SMOOTH NAP
 P-7 STIPPLE
 P-F LEVANT
 P-H SEVILLE
 P-A SMOOTH
 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
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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