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KYDEX® 6565

KYDEX® 6565 meets all fire retardancy requirements set forth in Federal Aviation Regulations 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d) (old (c)) including low heat release (65/65) in the OSU rate of heat release test. High performance, thermoplastic sheet specifically formulated to meet low heat release requirements for aviation interiors.

Brand: Kydex KYDEX (29 products)

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic (unspecified)

Density: 1480.0 - 1480.0 kg/m³

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Identification & Functionality

Polymer Name
Thermoplastic (unspecified)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Resin
Technologies
Plastics
Product Families
Plastics — Basic Thermoplastics
Other Basic Thermoplastics

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Flame Retardant
Features
  • Available in over 200 custom colors, various textures and eight thicknesses ranging from 0.71mm (0.028) and up
  • Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners such as Soft Scrub®, Fantastic®, and citrus-based cleaners such as Citri Kleen® (avoid ammoniated cleaners)
  • Meets the stringent requirements of FAR 25.853 paragraph (d) in all thicknesses and colors
  • Forms deep draws with low forces when heated to the upper end of forming temperature range
  • Crisp detail, minimal rejects
  • Can be formed on all standard presses and cut on all standard die-cutting machines
  • Secondary operations are easily performed and include: machining, sawing, blanking, punching, etc.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Automotive & Transportation
Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Transportation
Aerospace & Aviation
Applications
  • Aircraft Interiors

Properties

Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bearing Strengthmax. 258.5MPaASTM D-953
Bearing Strength (4% Defelection)33MPaASTM D-953
Compressive Modulus2944MPaASTM D-695
Compressive Strength (Yield)65MPaASTM D-695
Flexural Modulus2896MPaASTM D-790
Flexural Strength70MPaASTM D-790
Poisson's Ratio0.39-ASTM D-638
Shear Strength55MPaASTM D-732
Tensile Modulus3144MPaASTM D-638
Tensile Strength45MPaASTM D-638
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness (R-Scale)94-ASTM D-785
Specific Gravity148-ASTM D-792
Water Absorption (24 hr.)0.08%ASTM D-570
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Rockwell Hardness94Scale RASTM D-785
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion69.5um/m/°CASTM E-831
Heat Deflection Temperature (264 psi (1.8 MPa) Annealed)78.3°CASTM D648
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dielectric Strength (Oil)18.1kV/mmASTM D-149
Flammability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
NBS Smoke DensityPass-FAR 25.853(d) Part IV
OSU Heat ReleasePass-FAR 25.853(d) Part IV
Vertical Burn (12-second)Pass-FAR 25.853(a)(i)
Vertical Burn (60-second)Pass-FAR 25.853(a)(i)

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards
FAR 25.853