SEKISUI KYDEX, manufacturer of KYDEX® Thermoplastics, is a globally recognized leader in high-performance polymer sheet, ideal for medical device equipment housings and covers.
Our quick response manufacturing model allows us to manufacture bespoke materials with short lead times in small quantities.
KYDEX® Thermoplastics are inherently antimicrobial, easy to disinfect, and are ideal for high touch areas such as healthcare furniture and medical devices.
Why SEKISUI KYDEX?
We are more than a raw material supplier, we are a solution provider. As your collaborative partner we put innovation at the forefront by guiding you through your project from beginning to end. The experts in our Innovation Centers, designLab® and appLab™, are available to help you identify the best solutions for your applications.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR JOURNEY
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FEATURED PRODUCTS
Sustainability Initiatives
SEKISUI KYDEX focuses on making the planet better for future generations by ensuring the lifecycle of KYDEX® Thermoplastics is a sustainable one.
In House Recycling:
UltraPoly
SEKISUI Zero
Emissions Program Certification
Waste converted
to energy powers
our campuses
ISO 14001:
2015
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Initiative
FEATURED PRODUCTS
KYDEX® Thermoplastics sheet offer ample design flexibility while meeting health and safety standards.
Chemically resistant and inherently antimicrobial, KYDEX® Thermoplastics will not be stained by harsh cleaning agents.
KYDEX® Thermoplastic sheet, with integral color, is ideal for large parts like MRI machine housings.
Finding materials that can be used across a range of parts with intricate geometry and size can be difficult, leading to devices being made of mixed materials, and ultimately painted to look seamless.
Features & Benefits
- Passes UL® Std 94 V-0, 5V
- Substitute for FR-ABS sheet
- Modulus of elasticity of 2,482 MPa (360,000 psi)
- Easy to form with excellent part definition and deep-draw characteristics
- Chemically ResistantTesting Thermoforming
KYDEX® 110 LIQUID METALS
Features & Benefits
- Easy to form with excellent part definition and deep-draw characteristics
- Chemically ResistantTesting Thermoforming
Features & Benefits
- Easy to form with excellent part definition and deep-draw characteristics
- Chemically ResistantTesting Thermoforming
Features & Benefits
- Easy to form with excellent part definition and deep-draw characteristics
- Chemically ResistantTesting Thermoforming
KYDEX® Thermoplastics are designed to be aesthetically pleasing and meet the stringent requirements of medical device applications.
Extremely durable KYDEX® XD and KYDEX® XD03 offer superior impact resistance. Available for use in medical furniture applications membrane pressing as thermoplastic 3D laminate with integral colour, KYDEX® XD03 offers integral pearlescent effects.
Features & Benefits
- Use in place of high pressure laminates
- Tough and extremely durable
- Resistant to a wide range of chemicals
- Abrasion resistant
- Fire retardant
- Excellent fabrication qualities
- XD03 is pearlescent
SEKISUI KYDEX also offers an exceptionally durable PC/ABS product line, ALLEN® Thermoplastics.
ALLEN® 2000 SERIES
ALLEN® 2000 Series is a general purpose ABS that has high impact strength and a good cost to performance ratio to other materials like painted metal, FRP, aluminum, and other thermoplastics.
Features & Benefits
- Custom color matching
- Ease of processing
- Regrind compatible in future orders
- UV protective films available
- Medium gloss finish
ALLEN® 8300FR
ALLEN® 8300FR is a polycarbonate and ABS blend with high impact properties, stiffness, heat resistance, and a non-halogenated flame retardant.
Features & Benefits
- Flame retardant
- Halogen free
- Low smoke toxicity
- High heat deflection temperature
- Increased stiffness
- Edge trim easily used into future orders
- High gloss finish
INJECTION MOLDING
KYDEX® Injection Molding materials are a PVC/PMMA alloy and share the same physical properties as KYDEX® Thermoplastic sheet. When parts for medical devices are from different sources, realizing visual consistency among materials can be extremely difficult.
Because KYDEX® IM materials are specifically engineered to match KYDEX® thermoformed parts, they contribute
to the overall seamless aesthetic and are as durable, chemical- and stain- resistant. They are easy to disinfect and are ideal for high touch areas such as IVD Machines.
THERMOFORMING
BEST FOR
PART SIZE
Creating large parts
RUN SIZE
Small to medium parts
AESTETICS
Parts with integral colour do not require painting
INJECTION MOULDING
BEST FOR
PART SIZE
Creating small parts
RUN SIZE
Large runs of small parts
AESTETICS
Parts with varying details
BENEFITS OF USING BOTH TOGETHER
Visual consistency
among parts
Easy to disinfect
Unified chemical
compatibility
Cost savings
Material bondability
PROCESS
3D Aluminum Form Created
TOOLING
Double-sided 3D mold created from steel or aluminum
KYDEX® Thermoplastic sheet available with integral colour in a variety of formulations and textures
MATERIALS
KYDEX® Injection Molding resin available with integral colour in a variety of formulations
Thermoplastic sheet is heated then molded to the tool using vacuum or pressure forming
PRODUCTION
Resin is heated and injected into a mold
Finished parts are trimmed
FINISHING
Finished parts are removed from the mold
ANTIMICROBIAL
Health and safety are at the forefront of the patient experience requiring materials that are chemical resistant, inherently antimicrobial, and will not be stained by harsh cleaning agents.
KYDEX® Thermoplastics are inherently antimicrobial and available with additional antimicrobial protection. Premium KYDEX ION TechnologyTM are durable, chemical- and stain- resistant. They are easy to disinfect and are ideal for high traffic areas such as healthcare furniture and medical devices.
Our quick response manufacturing model allows us to manufacture bespoke materials with short lead times in small quantities.
ION TechnologyTM
- Passes UL® Std 94 V-0, 5V
- Superior impact resistance
- No pre-drying required
- Uniform forming with less wall thinning
- Passes ASTM E84
- 3D laminate used to create seamless edges, eliminating edge banding
- Superior impact resistance
- Integral color
- Passes ASTM E84
- 3D laminate used to create seamless edges, eliminating edge banding
- Superior impact resistance
- Integral pearlescent color
CLEANABILITY & CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Aggressive cleaning agents and disinfectants are critical in eliminating surface bacteria and fungi to reduce the spread of disease.
Testing results confirmed that KYDEX® Thermoplastics:
- are not adversely affected by hospital-grade CDC recognized disinfectants (quaternary ammonium compounds, sodium hypochlorite, peroxyacetic acids)
- perform without loss of surface finish, colour fastness, or degradation of mechanical and physical properties
Using the right materials and understanding their compatibility with disinfectants is vital to ensuring a long, functional life.
Medical Disinfectants
recognized by the CDC to be effective against COVID 19
- Super Sani-Cloth® Germicidal Disposable Wipes
- Sani-Cloth® AF3 Germicidal Disposable Wipes
- Sani-Cloth® Bleach Germicidal Disposable Wipes
- Sani-Cloth® Prime Germicidal Disposable Wipes
- Sani-HyPerCide™ Germicidal Spray
- Sani-24® Germicidal Spray
- Sani-Prime® Germicidal Spray
- CaviCide™ AF
- CaviWipes™ Bleach
- Caviwipes1™
- Caviwipes™
- Clorox® Disinfecting Spray
- Dispatch® Hospital Cleaner Disinfectant Towels with Bleach
- LpH® se
- Lysol® Brand Disinfectant Concentrate
- Professional Lysol® Brand Disinfectant Spray
- Sporicidin Disinfectant Solution
- Sporicidin Disinfectant Towelette
- Vesphene® IIse
- Virex® TB
Testing
A variety of samples underwent the following contact testing with PDI disinfecting wipes: stressed tensile bar, submersion, continuous contact, and wipe down. SEKISUI KYDEX and PDI conducted testing based on ASTM D543, Standard Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents.
Conclusion
After 28 days of testing, the results showed Sani-HyPerCide™, Sani-24®, Super Sani-Cloth®, Sani-Prime®, Sani-Cloth® Bleach and Sani-Cloth® AF3 disinfectants can be used on KYDEX® T, KYDEX® 100, KYDEX® 110 and KYDEX® 430 without any harmful effects. When compared to unexposed control specimens, the tested KYDEX® Products maintained over 90% of their mechanical properties.
Stressed Tensile Bar Testing
Submersion Testing
Continuous Contact Testing
Wipe Down Testing
No adverse effects observed after 28 days.
INNOVATION CENTERS
CUSTOMIZATION CREATED THROUGH INNOVATION
The SEKISUI KYDEX Innovation Centers, designLab® and appLabTM, are where engineering and design meet. They are collaborative spaces for clients and customers to bring the supply chain together for rapid prototyping and to inspire colour, material, and finish designers. Every interaction is curated to help customer reach their goals. Focused not only on products
and processes, they are also designed for paths of discovery and exploration. Visitors explore ‘what if?’ questions and leave with tangible, actionable ideas.
designLab® is where art and science combine in a collaboration space for industry thought leaders to develop a deeper understanding of colour and design. Explore the latest in 3D virtualization with X-Rite’s TAC™ Ecosystem. Use vivid colours, textiles, imagery, technology, and real-world examples to create your own prototype.
- designLab® Exploration
- Custom Colour Creation
- Infused Imaging™ Design
- X-Rite TAC™ Ecosystem
Inside appLab™, OEM industrial engineers and designers have plenty of room to explore – and ideas have plenty of room to grow. The appLab team uses dedicated fabrication tools, test equipment, and technology to develop, refine, and produce custom solutions that are production ready.
- Part Prototypes
- Mold Design
- Certifications and Regulatory Requirements
- Thermoplastics Training
- Physical Properties
- Testing Thermoforming
CLEANABILITY & CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
SEKISUI KYDEX focuses on making the planet better for future generations by ensuring the lifecycle of KYDEX Thermoplastics is a sustainable one. Here, being “green” is no recent trend. In fact, being environmentally responsible is an essential part of our business philosophy. We strive to produce and sell all of our products while keeping with our commitment to and regard for safety, health, and environmental protection worldwide.
Recycling Process
Materials from the extrusion, thermoforming, and end-use applications are recycled.
The medical device community is putting new emphasis on developing devices that use sustainable materials, to the point of requiring life cycle analysis reports to win project bids. Why? Responsibility.
Whether it’s the material or the process, medical device manufacturers are considering their device’s impact on the earth. The design and engineering teams are taking into consideration what will be the impact of this device after its lifecycle is complete? The challenge is in understanding if sustainability is only about the ability to recycle materials or if it includes the imact of the manufacturing process of the materials from the beginning. This is where material education will be key over the next few years to get more sustainable solutions in use on medical devices.
For SEKISUI KYDEX, sustainability is built into KYDEX® Thermoplastics from cradle to cradle. First, KYDEX® Thermoplastics are made from domestically sourced PVC / Acrylic technology whose base chemistry is salt and natural gas. As it’s a rigid sheet, no plasticizers are used in the manufacturing process which often gives PVC a negative connotation.
Infused Imaging™ puts colour and imagery into thermoplastic material.
Not on it.
Infused Imaging™ is a proprietary process that embeds imagery into thermoplastic material.
Durability is enhanced because it does not chip, fade, or delaminate the way capped and traditionally printed images can.
| Process | No Delamination |
No Start-Up/ Inventory Costs |
Low Minimum Requirements |
Single Step |
No Material Waste |
No Toxic Chemicals |
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MEDICAL DEVICES PRODUCT LIBRARY
Medical Devices
A complete portfolio of thermoplastic sheet for a wide range of medical component applications.
ProductDownload Tech Data Sheets |
UL 94 V-0 | ASTM E84 | REACH/RoHS Compliant |
IEC 60695-10-2 (Ball pressure test) |
ISO 10993 Bio-Compatible |
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