KYDEX® 2200 LT

Kydex® 2200 LT is a cost effective alternative to FRP that offers the additional benefit of weight savings. It meets the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) requirements for smoke emission and flammability as tested under ASTM E-662 and ASTM E-162. Additionally, Kydex® 2200LT meets the toxicity criteria defined by SMP800C and BSS7239. A sheet that is SMP800C compliant in the mass transit that requires it.

Brand: Kydex KYDEX (29 products)

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic (unspecified)

Density: 1300.0 - 1300.0 kg/m³

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Features
  • Meets flamespread and smoke development requirements listed in 49 CFR 238
  • Compliant to SMP800C and BSS7239 toxicity specifications
  • Excellent formability and fabrication characteristics
  • Allows for tight tolerance control
  • Excellent resistance to graffiti, chemicals, and staining

Applications & Uses

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bearing Strengthmax. .232.4MPaASTM D-953
Bearing Strength (4% Defelection)41MPaASTM D-953
Compressive Modulus3964MPaASTM D-695
Compressive Strength (Yield)71.7MPaASTM D-695
Flexural Modulus3110MPaASTM D-790
Flexural Strength77.9MPaASTM D-790
Gardner Drop Dart Impact40.9JASTM D-5420
Garnder Drop Dart Impact (-20°F (-29°C))142JASTM D-5420
Notched Izod Impact140J/mASTM D-256
Shear Strength42MPaASTM D-732
Tensile Modulus3895MPaASTM D-638
Tensile Strength52.7MPaASTM D-638
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.3g/cm³ASTM D792
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)108-ASTM D785
Specific Gravity1.3-ASTM D792
Water Absorption (24 hr.)0.17%ASTM D570
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness108Scale RASTM D785
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion53.8um/m/°CASTM E831
Heat Deflection Temperature (264 psi (1.8 MPa) Annealed)89°CASTM D648
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Strength (Oil)23.9kV/mmASTM D149
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boeing Toxic Gas GenerationPass-SMP 800-C
Bombardier Toxic Gas GenerationPass-SMP 800-C
Caloric Content5084BTU/IbASTM E-1354
Flame Spread Index (No Burning Drip)max. 35-ASTM E-162
Smoke Density (1.5)max. 100-ASTM E-662
Smoke Density (4.0)max. 200-ASTM E-662

Regulatory & Compliance