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ASTM E-84 Classification for KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet TB 111E
KYDEX® sheet is often used as a building material and must therefore be subjected to the surface burning specification as outlined in…
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NSF Ratings TB 110F
The following is the official NSF listing of KYDEX thermoplastic products that meet either a food or splash zone requirement according to…
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Conflict Minerals: Dodd-Frank Section 1502 TB 110D
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, signed into law by President Obama on July 21, 2010, includes requirements for…
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Laser Cutting and Hot Gas Welding KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet TB 110E
Laser cutting and hot gas welding of KYDEX® sheet are two techniques that are potentially hazardous due to the emission of fumes.…
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RoHS Directive TB 110B
What is RoHS Directive? The RoHS directive is often referred to as “Lead-Free” legislation. The proper name for RoHS is Directive 2002/95/…
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Antifungal and Antibacterial Properties of KYDEX® Sheet TB 120C
KYDEX® sheet resists bacteriological and fungal development which makes it ideal for use in hospitals, food industry, etc. It does not readily…
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Understanding Docket 90-A TB 111C
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has a branch called the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) who makes recommendations for mass transit vehicles. The…
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Determining Wall Thickness for KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet TB 140F
Under all thermoforming conditions where pieces are formed from flat sheet, the surface area will become larger and the gauge thickness thinner.…
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Understanding Delta E CMC Color Tolerance TB 130C
CMC is not a color space but a color tolerance represented by a single numerical value, E. CMC is based on CIELCH…
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Knife Sheaths Using KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet TB 144
There are a number of different ways to construct a knife sheath or gun holster. Within this technical brief are some of…
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Ideal Conditions for Forming KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet TB 140C
KYDEX® sheet has excellent forming properties, which results in uniform wall thicknesses and crisp detail. KYDEX® sheet forms to deep draws with…
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UV Spray for Sheet and Post-Formed Parts TB 152D
Clearstar Corporation offers a UV-protective spray coating called ClearJet that can be applied to KYDEX® sheet for flat sheet applications or to…