Acrylic Capped, Medium Impact ABS, High Gloss Sheet
Introduction
ALLEN® 6000 is designed especially for outdoor product applications that require protection from UV exposure. It also works well for indoor applications when specialty colors, metallic effects, and distinction of image are needed.
General
Information
ALLEN® 6000 is created with a unique three-layer extrusion process to enable its unique set of properties and has INFORMATION been tested under laboratory conditions and has achieved a UL94 HB rating at 0.060 in (1.52mm) and above.
Suggested
Applications
- Automotive interiors and exteriors
- APPLICATIONS • Radomes
- Cell antenna covers
- Kayak decks & hulls
- Shower surrounds
- Bathtubs
- Marine Dash and components
Features
- Excellent weatherability
- High gloss finish
- Excellent distinction of Image
Environmental
& Safety
Considerations
SEKISUI KYDEX, LLC is committed to ensuring that its products can be manufactured, transported, stored, used, & SAFETY disposed and recycled with an appropriate regard for safety, health, and environmental protection. We support the safe handling of our products.
Please contact our appLab™ department at 800.682.8758 for resources and Safety Data Sheets or visit our website: www.kydex.com.
| Property | Test Method | Typical Value1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHYSICAL | |||
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.05 | |
| Density | ISO 1183 | 1.05 g/cm3 | 0.038 lb/in3 |
| Water Absorption, equilibrium, 73oF | ISO 62 | 0.28% | |
| Rockwell Hardness, R-scale | ASTM D785 | 101 | |
| MECHANICAL | |||
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D638 | 40.1 MPa | 5,820 psi |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 | 2,027 MPa | 294,000 psi |
| Flexural Stress at 5% Strain | ASTM D790 | 69.6 MPa | 10,100 psi |
| Flexural Moduluus | ASTM D790 | 2,151 MPa | 312,000 psi |
| Compressive Strength, yield | ASTM D695 | 50.5 MPa | 7,330 psi |
| Shear Strength | ASTM D732 | 41.1 MPa | 5,960 psi |
| Bearing Strength, 4% deflection | ASTM D953 | 24.3 MPa | 3,530 psi |
| Bearing Strength, max. | ASTM D953 | 187.5 MPa | 27,200 psi |
| Notched Izod Impact Resistance | ASTM D256 | 205.6 J/m | 3.85 ft-lbs/in |
| Gardner Drop Dart Impact, GE | ASTM D5420 | 28.5 J | 252 in-lb f |
| THERMAL | |||
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) 264 psi (1.8 MPa), Unannealed | ASTM D648 | 79.4°C | 175°F |
| Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) 66 psi (0.45 MPa), Unannealed | ASTM D648 | 90.6°C | 195°F |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (TD) | ASTM E831 | 91.9 μm/m/°C | 51 μin/in/°F |
| FLAMMABILITY2 | |||
| Underwriters Laboratories., Inc ® Component Recognition | UL Standard 942 | HB @ 1.52mm (0.060 in) | |
| Motor Vehicle Safety Standard | FMVSS 302 | Passes | |
| 1 Values based upon 0.125” (3.17mm) sheet unless otherwise specified.. 2 ALLEN® 6000 has been tested under laboratory conditions and has passed UL 94HB criteria. SEKISUI KYDEX, LLC makes no warranty or guarantee that these products will meet UL 94HB in the part’s final, finished configuration. Not intended for specification purposes. | |||