Recycle grade, low heat release aviation sheet
Introduction
KYDEX® 5555RCL is a proprietary, integrally coloured, high performance thermoplastic sheet specifically formulated to meet the fire safety needs of the aviation industry. KYDEX® 5555RCL is an environmentally sustainable solution containing 50 to 100% recycle content intended for hidden components where colour variation and minor surface imperfections are acceptable.
General
Information
KYDEX® 5555RCL is formulated to exceed the fire safety needs of the aviation industry with a maximum heat release of 55/55 and smoke development of 150. KYDEX® 5555RCL is a cost effective solution for non-aesthetic and hidden parts.
Suggested
Applications
- Hidden components
- Non-aesthetic part
Features
- Meets the stringent requirements of the FAR 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d)
- Environmentally sustainable with a recycle content of 50 to 100%
- Cost effective solution for non-aesthetic, hidden parts
- Available in select colours and textures
- Excellent formability and fabrication characteristics
Environmental
& Safety
Considerations
SEKISUI KYDEX®, LLC is committed to ensuring that its products can be manufactured, transported, stored, used, disposed and recycled with an appropriate regard for safety, health and environmental protection. We support the safe handling of our products. Please contact our Technical Service department at 800.682.8758 for resources or visit our website: http://www.kydex.com. For Material Safety Data Sheets, please call 800.325.3133.
| Property | Test Method | Typical Value1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYSICAL | |||
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.52 | |
| Water Absorption, 24 hr | ASTM D570 | 0.09% | |
| Rockwell Hardness, R-Scale | ASTM D785 | 105 | |
| MECHANICAL | |||
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D638 | 39.9 MPa | 5,800 psi |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 | 3,309 MPa | 480,000 psi |
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D790 | 68.9 MPa | 10,000 psi |
| Flexural Modulus | ASTM D790 | 2,999 MPa | 435,000 psi |
| Izod Impact, notched | ASTM D256 | 48 J/m | 0.9 ft-lb/inf |
| Gardner Drop Dart Impact, GE | ASTM D5420 | 12.7 J | 112 in-lbf |
| THERMAL | |||
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) @ 264 psi (1.8 MPa) annealed | ASTM D648 | 72.8°C | 163.0°F |
| Coeffecient of Thermal Expansion | ASTM E831 | 66.3 µm/m/°C | 36.8 µin/in/°F |
| ELECTRICAL | |||
| Dielectric Strength, oil | ASTM D149 | 18.7 kV/mm | 475 V/mil |
| FLAMMABILITY2 | |||
| Vertical Burn, 60-second | FAR 25.853(a)(i) | Pass | |
| Vertical Burn, 12-second | FAR 25.853(a)(ii) | Pass | |
| OSU Heat Release | FAR 25.853 (d) Part IV | Total: ≤55 kW/m2 Total: ≤55 kW/m2 | |
| NBS Smoke Density | FAR 25.853(d) Part V | Ds max ≤150 | |
| 1 Values based upon 3.18mm (0.125”) sheet unless otherwise specified. 2 All thicknesses and colours Not intended for specification purposes. | |||