NEMA LD3 Comparison for KYDEX® 3D Laminates
INTRODUCTION
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Standards have been adopted in the public interest and are designed to eliminate misunderstandings between the manufacturer and the purchaser of high-pressure decorative laminates (HPDL) and to assist the purchaser in selecting and obtaining the proper product for their particular needs. SEKISUI SPI submitted KYDEX® XD, XD03 and XDWG for evaluation.
| KYDEX® XD | KYDEX® XD03 | KYDEX® XDWG | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD3.3 | Light Resistance – xenon arc | No Effect | Severe Effect | No Effect |
| LD3.4 | Cleanability Resistance (Sum of Scores) | 9 | 9 | 14 |
| LD3.4 | Stain Resistance (Reagents 1 – 10) | No Effect | No Effect | No Effect Reagent 3 Severe Effect |
| LD3.4 | Stain Resistance (Reagents 11 – 15) | No Effect | No Effect | No Effect |
| LD3.5 | Boiling Water Resistance | Severe Effect | Severe Effect | No Effect |
| LD3.6.3 | High Temperature Resistance (oil) | Moderate Effect | Moderate Effect | Moderate Effect |
| LD3.7.2 | Linear Glass Scratch Resistance | <50g | <50g | <50g |
| LD3.7.3 | Diamond Scratch Resistance | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| LD3.8 | Ball Impact Resistance (mm) | >3000 | >3000 | >3000 |
| LD3.9 | Dart Impact Resistance (mm) | >1075 | >1075 | >875 |
| LD3.10.2 | Radiant Heat Resistance – Coil (sec) | 46 | 46 | 43 |
| LD3.10.3 | Radiant Heat Resistance – Strip (sec) | 47 | 47 | 51 |
| LD3.11 | Dimensional Change (MD) | 0.26% | 0.26% | 1.05% |
| LD3.11 | Dimensional Change (CMD) | 0.39% | 0.39% | 0.67% |
| LD3.12 | Dimensional Stability (MD) | 0.07% | 0.07% | 0.08% |
| LD3.12 | Dimensional Stability (CMD) | 0.03% | 0.03% | 0.07% |
| LD3.13 | Wear Resistance (cycles) | 3700 | 3700 | 650 |
| Misc. | ASTM E-84 Surface Burning Characteristics | Class 1/A | Class 1/A | Class 1/A |
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