Thibra Moldable Thermoplastic Sheet, 13.4 X 21.6 (1/8 of aFull size sheet) THIB13

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KYDEX ® sheet is available in grades to optimize long term performance, appearance and cost effectiveness across demanding and diverse end use applications from aviation interiors, medical devices, mass transit, furniture and fixtures to industrial equipment housing. Although a variety of processes exist, the most popular thermoforming techniques are the following: Thermoforming forces: The tool should be strong enough to withstand the forming forces involved in the process such as vacuum forces, pressures, or mechanical actions. The intensity of those forces will depend on the material type, sheet gauge, and requirements on part quality such as surface finish and level of details. Yes. KYDEX® Thermoplastics have antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Technical Brief 120-Cprovides details about this. What KYDEX® Thermoplastics meet the requirements for medical equipment housings?

Pressure Forming: The pressure forming process similarly involves the heating of the plastic sheet and utilizing a vacuum to pull air away to force the sheet against a mold. But there’s an extra step. A pressing tool applies pressure once the air is removed to ensure the shaped plastic better maintains its final shape. Pressure forming is used when higher levels of details are required from the thermoforming process. KYDEX ® thermoplastics have the physical, mechanical and thermal properties your customers want – and the aesthetic versatility they'll love.

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Anti-skid thermoplastic panels can be used tocreatea hard wearing high friction surface which improve safety in areas such as footbridges, landing areas, traffic calming areas and hazardous areas. They can also be used following utility works or resurfacing. These panels are a cost effective, and easy to install.

Each thermoforming process requires specialized equipment, for example, different machines are required for vacuum forming, pressure forming, twin sheet forming, or drape forming. Traditional methods for mold production are often costly, labor-intensive, and have long lead times, which can limit the efficiency of thermoforming processes. KYDEX® sheet can easily be painted and screen printed as long as the recommended paints and inks are used. Technical Brief 152-Aand Technical Brief 152-B provide information on the correct paints and inks to use with the material. Can KYDEX® Thermoplastic sheet be bent using a brake press? Outstanding impact resistance, modulus of elasticity, tensile strength, hardness, and heat deflection temperatureA wide variety of materials can be used to safely clean KYDEX® sheet. However, certain aggressive cleaning agents may damage the material. Technical Brief 160-A and Technical Brief 160-B provide guidelines for cleaning KYDEX® sheet. What are the chemical resistance characteristics of KYDEX® Thermoplastic sheet? Thermoforming is a manufacturing process where a plastic sheet is heated to a pliable forming temperature, formed to a specific shape in a mold, and trimmed to create a usable product. The sheet, or "film" when referring to thinner gauges and certain material types, is heated in an oven to a high-enough temperature that permits it to be stretched into or onto a mold and cooled to a finished shape. Its simplified version is vacuum forming. Mold design and the right process for producing the mold is dependent on part design and the following factors: KYDEX® sheet is available in grades that meet flammability standards for building interiors, electrical and electronic devices, aircraft, and mass transit vehicles. Technical Brief 110-A, Technical Brief 111-A, Technical Brief 111-B, Technical Brief 111-C, Technical Brief 111-D, and Technical Brief 111-E, provide details regarding the grades of KYDEX® sheet that meet each of these standards. Does KYDEX® Thermoplastic sheet have antifungal and antimicrobial properties? Avoid flat head screws, which can create stress concentrations. Round head, pan head, or cap head screws are preferred. Flat washers can be used to further reduce stress concentrations at screw locations.