Technical Information
KÖMACEL PLUS EMBOSSED offers a number of advantages over other products of its kind.
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Click here to view the Material Safety Data Sheet (pdf)
| Physical Characteristics/Technical Advantages |
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- Vibration-
and sound-absorbent
- High impact
strength
- High flexural
strength
- Lightweight
- Low thermal
conductivity
- High insulation
value
- Chemical-resistant,
non-corroding
- Weatherproof
- Light-fast
- Low water
absorption, no rotting
- Easy workability
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- Low flammability,
fire behavior according to UL94-VO, 4 mm thickness
- Suitable
for bonding
- Indoor/outdoor
use without pretreatment
- Widest thickness
range available (4 – 30 mm)
- No heavy
metals; environmentally friendly
- Superior
thickness tolerance
- Faux wood grain finish
- Fire-cell
foam structure
- Firm, smooth
outer skin up to 2mm thick
- Can be stained
- Homogeneous
coloring
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| Thickness (s) |
±(0.1 mm + 0.05 x s) |
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| Right angle precision |
max 1.5 mm/m (0.05 in./yd.) |
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| Width |
0 / + 0.25 mm (0.01 in.) |
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| Length |
0 / + 10 mm (0.39 in.) |
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| Evenness |
max 1.5mm/m (0.06 in.) |
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White Only
Product application limits are determined by exposure to natural UV radiation. KÖMACEL PLUS EMBOSSED tolerates
exposure up to 140 kly/cm2/year, which is equivalent to UV radiation experienced in Madrid, Spain.
When used outdoors, PVC sheets are subjected to temperature fluctuations. The coefficient of linear
thermal expansion a (mm/m × °C) for the change in length under the influence of heat is applicable
and has to be taken into consideration.
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion α = 0.08 mm/m ×
°C
The change in length under varying conditions can be computed as follows:
Δ1 = 1 × a × Δt (mm)
where
Δ1 = change in length (mm)
1 = sheet length (m)
Δt = temperature differential (°K or °C)
a = coefficient of thermal expansion (mm/m × °C)
The basic temperature to be used for computing this figure is the installation temperature. An increase
in temperature results in expansion; a decrease in temperature results in contraction. Sheet contraction
is based on the lowest outside temperature according to the climatic zone map.
KÖMACEL PLUS EMBOSSED will expand and contract depending on fluctuations in temperature. In areas where this product
is subjected to 175°F or greater, permanent dimensional damage will result from the softening of the plastics.
The use of dark paint or the standard colors other than white is not recommended for outdoor applications.
Dark colors have a tendency to absorb more heat, thus increasing the potential for damage.
10, 13, 16 and 19 mm Kömacel Plus comes in sheet sizes of 48 x 96; 48 x 120 size sheets are available upon request. All Komacel Plus sheets are manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in Huntsville, Alabama. |
