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 INFORMATION 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
- APPLICATIONS • 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, & 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 | 1.52 | |
| 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/in f |
| Gardner Drop Dart Impact, GE | ASTM D5420 | 12.7 J | 112 in-lb f |
| 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. | |||