KYDEX® 3D Laminates for membrane pressed and flat lamination applications
INTRODUCTION
KYDEX® 3D thermoplastic laminates give designers the ability to incorporate compound corners and contoured edges, logos, and wire management holes while eliminating unsightly seams and the need for edge banding typically associated with HPL/TFM surfaces. Its high impact resistance minimizes costly maintenance associated with other membrane pressed and flat laminates. Available in Extreme Durability (XD), Extreme Durability with antimicrobial product protection (XD MB), and Wood Grain (XDWG) product grades.
WHERE TO USE KYDEX® 3D LAMINATES
- Store fixtures
- Checkout counters
- Exhibits and displays
- Moldings
- Transaction surfaces
- Tabletops
- Flat laminated panels
- Kiosks
- Cabinetry
- Door and drawer fascias
- Pedestals and stands
- Workstations
- Logo and trademark panels
WHICH KYDEX® 3D LAMINATE TO CHOOSE
KYDEX® 3D Laminate product grade comparison:
| KYDEX® XD | KYDEX® XDWG |
|---|---|
| Extreme durability surface coverage | Available in 12 stocked wood grains |
| Low minimum order quantities for custom colours | Substrate colour matched to wood grain |
| Deep draws due to high extensibility | Can be sold by the sheet |
| Available in multiple textures. | All designs have matching vinyl film as well as HPL or TFM |
WHY USE KYDEX® 3D LAMINATES
KYDEX® 3D Laminates compared with HPL:
| HPL | KYDEX® XD |
|---|---|
| Fractures and Chips | Resists Gouges / Extreme Durability |
| Unable to form to curved surfaces and complex shapes requiring seams | Able to seamlessly form to complex shapes and draw over deep recesses |
| Loses colour integrity even with shallow scratches | Integral colour reduces visibility of surface scratches |
MEMBRANE PRESSING CONDITIONS
Average Membrane Pressing Processing Conditions:
| Pre-Blowing Time | Preheating Time | Pressing Time | Cooling Time | Top Heater Temperature | Bottom Heater Temperature | Pressure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KYDEX® XD | 1 second | 70-80 seconds | 65-75 seconds | 80-90 seconds | 1300C – 1500C (2660F – 3020F) | 820C – 880C (1800F – 1900F) | 2 Bars (29 psi) |
| KYDEX® XDWG | 1 second | 120-140 seconds | 85-95 seconds | 110 seconds | 1300C – 1500C (2660F – 3020F) | 820C – 880C (1800F – 1900F) | 2 Bars (29 psi) |
Values above are for comparison only. For recommended conditions specific to your membrane press type, please contact appLab™ at 1.800.682.8758
Because we cannot anticipate or control the many different conditions under which this information and our products may be used, we do not guarantee the applicability of the accuracy of this information or the suitability of our products in any given situation. Users should conduct their own tests to determine the suitability of each product for their particular purposes. Data in the physical property table represents typical values and are to serve only as a guide for engineering design. Results are obtained from specimens under ideal laboratory conditions. Right to change physical properties as a result of technical progress is reserved. THE PRODUCTS DISCUSSED ARE SOLD WITHOUT WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN OUR STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE. Buyer assumes all responsibility for loss or damage arising from the handling and use of our products, whether done in accordance with directions or not. In no event shall the supplier or the manufacturer be liable for incidental or consequential damages. Also, statements concerning the possible use of our products are not intended as recommendations to use our products in the infringement of any patent. Consult local code and regulatory agencies for specific requirements regarding code compliance, transporting, processing, recycling and disposal of our product. Product not intended for use as a heat resistant surface. Texture, product grade and other conditions may cause variations in appearance.
This information supersedes all previously published data.