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Technical Brief
Coefficient of Thermal Linear Expansion of KYDEX® Sheet TB 121C
During heat transfer, the energy that is stored in the intermolecular bonds between atoms changes. When the stored energy increases, so does…
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KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet for Radomes (Antenna Covers) TB 122A
For information applicable to KYDEX® FST please refer to 300 series technical briefs. Radomes protect the enclosed antenna from the environment. They…
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Radiation Effects on KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet TB 122B
KYDEX® sheet was irradiated using Cobalt-60 (gamma energies 1.173 MeV, 1.331 MeV) to the total dose listed below. Color and impact properties…
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Water Absorption of KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet TB 120B
Plastic materials absorb water. The slightest amount of moisture content may result in changes in dimensions or in properties such as electrical…
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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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Maximum Service Temperature of KYDEX® Sheet TB 121A
The heat deflection temperature (HDT) of a material is the temperature at which a formed or molded part or flat sheet will…
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Minimum Service Temperature of KYDEX® Sheet TB 121B
At room temperature, most plastics exhibit their typical properties as listed on the technical data sheets. This includes the plastic’s ability to…
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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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Troubleshooting Thermoforming Problems TB 140E
The most common problem in thermoforming KYDEX® thermoplastic sheet is one of trying to heat KYDEX® sheet too quickly. See our technical…
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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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Storage Recommendations for Aviation Products TB 140G
SEKISUI KYDEX recommends a method similar to standard export packaging practice would be best. This procedure will help protect the sheets during…
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Common Laminate Color Matches TB 131A
Below are some common SEKISUI KYDEX color matches for laminate surfaces from Formica®, Nevamar® and Wilsonart®. Because we cannot anticipate or control…