Kydex® 5555 is a low heat release aviation sheet specially formulated to meet the safety needs of the aviation industry. Kydex® 5555 meets all fire retardancy requirements set forth in Federal Aviation Regulations 25.853 paragraphs (a) and (d) including low heat release (65/65) in the OSU rate of heat release test. It exceeds the heat release to a level of 55/55.
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| Type | Size | Length | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheet | .300” and up | 48″x96″ CTS | Over 200 Custom Colors |
Give us your cut-to-size dimensions. We will precision-cut these plastics to your exact size. Additional sizes and colors available upon request.
| Physical Properties | Units | ASTM | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density | lb/in³ | D792 | 1.52 |
| Mechanical Properties | Units | ASTM | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tensile Strength | psi | D638 | 6180 |
| Flexural Strength | psi | D790 | 11,780 |
| Thermal Properties | Units | ASTM | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Deflection Temp at 264 psi | °F | 168.6 |