integral foam sheets

integral foam sheets
Trade information for: · Advertising technicians
· Digital printers
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· Exhibition stand builders
· POS fitters
· Sign makers
· Interior decorators
· Cabinet makers
· Window manufacturers
· Fitters
· Roller-shutter manufacturers
· Conservatory manufacturers
Komacel®
The Versatile, High Impact-resistant, Integral-skin, Rigid Foam PVC Sheet
for Graphic and Industrial Applications
Suitable for a virtually unlimited range of applications, PVC is one of the
oldest and most developed synthetic materials. For more than 100 years,
Kommerling has been dedicated to developing the highest-quality rigid
PVC sheets.
Celuka Procedure
Komacel® Applications
• Substrate for signs – easily
screen printed, painted,
laminated; ideal for vinyl
letter application
• Exhibit and trade-show
booths
• Point-of-purchase and 3D
displays
• Photo mounting
• Arts and crafts
• Dimensional lettering
• Marine
• Refrigeration
• Vehicle manufacturing
• Theater and stage sets
• Models, architectural
prototypes
• Wood replacement
Komacel®, an integral skin-foam sheet made of rigid PVC according to the Celuka
process, has been part of Kommerling's range of thermoplastic sheets for more
than 25 years. It fits requirements for a multitude of
applications, from a substrate for backers of channel letters to wood
replacement. However Komacel is used, experience has proven its quality.
Characteristics and Benefits
Komacel is the substrate of choice when the following characteristics are
required:
• Fine-cell foam structure – light and easy to fabricate
• Smooth outer skin – ideal for screen printing, paints and vinyls
• Gloss finish – high-tech look
• Homogeneous coloring – little change in color from run to run
• Widest range of thicknesses – 4 – 30 mm
• Great for indoor and outdoor uses
• Thermal and sound insulation – absorbs vibrations and oscillations
• Good insulation value
• High lexural strength
• High impact strength – suitable for high-traffic areas
• Lighteight and easy to handle
• Easy to fabricate with most common tools
• Weatherproof and light-fast – solid surface ideal for exterior applications
where other products have failed
• Chemical and corrosion resistance
• Moisture resistance – low water absorption
• Low flammability (UL-94VO) – perfect for trade shows and exhibit halls
• Bonds easily to similar and various other substrates
Komacel sheets are not harmful to human health or the environment in
manufacturing, applications or disposal. Komacel is free of lead, cadmium and barium. All Kommerling products comply with national and international regulations
relating to the environment.
It is not recommended to laser cut Komacel
European Technical Values
For applications requiring more detailed technical data, please contact our specialists.
European Technical Values
Properties
Examination
Unit
Values
4, 5, 6 mm Values
Methodcontact our specialists.
For applications requiring more detailed technical data, please
Properties
Mechanical
Apparent density2
Tensile Mechanical
strength
Elongation
at tear
Apparent
density2
strength
FlexuralTensile
strength
Elongation
at tear (range of elasticity)
ka Compressive
strength
Flexuralstress
strength
for compressive strain of 30%
re Compressive
Compressive strength (range of elasticity)
Modulus
of elasticity
Compressive stress for compressive strain of 30%
Modulus of elasticity
Impact strength: 20˚C
Impact Impact
strength:
0˚C 20˚C
strength:
strength:
Impact Impact
strength:
-20˚C0˚C
Impact hardness
strength: -20˚C
Ball pressure
Ball pressure
Shore hardness
D hardness
DIN 53 505
Shore hardness D DIN 53 505
Thermal
Thermal
Examination
Method
DIN 53 479
DIN 53 455
DIN5353479
455
DIN
DIN
DIN5353455
452
DIN
DIN5353455
421
DIN
DIN5353452
421
DIN 53 421
DIN 53 457
DIN 53 421
(similar
to)
DIN
53 457
DIN 53to)453
(similar
DIN5353453
453
DIN
DIN
DIN5353453
453
DIN
DIN5353453
456
DIN 53 456
Unit
g/cm
N/mm2
%3
g/cm
2
2
N/mm
N/mm
% N/mm2
2
N/mm
N/mm2
N/mm2
N/mm
N/mm2
3
N/mm
kJ/m2
75
56
0.08
0.10
˚C ˚C
˚C ˚C
mm/m
˚C ˚C
mm/m
W/mK
W/mK
of transfer)
heat transfer)
2
u-value u-value
(rate of(rate
heat
DIN
DIN5252616
616
2
W/m
K 2K
W/m
Electrical
SurfaceVolume
resistance
resistivity
VolumeDielectric
resistivity
strength
Dielectric
constant E
Dielectric
strength
Dielectric
dissipation
factor
Dielectric
constant
E
Tracking
resistance
Dielectric
dissipation
factor
Tracking resistance
Other
Valued sound insulation measure RW
Other Water absorption after 7 days
Valued Fire
sound
insulation measure RW
behavior
Water absorption after 7 days
Fire behavior
DIN VDE 0303 T3 Ω
DINVDE
VDE0303
0303
DIN
T3 T3
Ω xΩcm
DINVDE
VDE0303
0303
Ω x cm
DIN
T2 T3
kV/cm
EIN
484 0303
T2 T2 kV/cm
DIN53VDE
DIN
T2T2
EIN53
53483
484
DIN
DINIEC
53 112
483 T2
DIN IEC 112
DIN 52 2120/84 dB
DIN 53 495
%
DIN4102
52 2120/84
dB
DIN
(D)
NFP
(F)
DIN92-501
53 495
%
BS
476,
Part(D)
7, 1971 (UK)
DIN
4102
UL
94 92-501
(USA) (F)
NFP
VKF (Switzerland) 5.3
BS 476, Part 7, 1971 (UK)
Italia (I)
UL 94 (USA)
barns
1100
20
–
–
–
75
2
DIN5353460
460
DIN
DIN5353461
461
DIN
DIN
DIN5353752
752
DIN
DIN5353616
616
Electrical
Surface resistance
0.85
20
0.85 30
20 30
30 10
30 20
10
1100
20
2
kJ/m
kJ/m
2
2
kJ/m
kJ/m
2
2
kJ/m
N/mm
2
N/mm
55
55
Vicat softening
temp.temp.
Vicat softening
Temp. of
deflection
underunder
loadload
acc.acc.
To To
ISO/R
7575(HDT)
Temp.
of deflection
ISO/R
(HDT)
Coefficient
of linear
thermal
expansion
(-30˚
- 50˚C)
Coefficient
of linear
thermal
expansion
(-30˚
- 50˚C)
conductivity
(0˚ - 60˚C)
ThermalThermal
conductivity
(0˚ - 60˚C)
2
Values
4, 5, 6 mm Values
Values
8, 10, 13 mm
Values
8, 10, 13 mm
20
–
–
–
75
850
17
15
13
20
77
–
–
–
–
Prope
–
–
–
–
Wate
Flexu
Flexu
Tensi
Tensi
Comp
Comp
Notch
Punc
Coeff
Burn
Flam
Heat
75
74
74
Oil ca
56
63
63
0.08
0.08
0.08
____________
_________ _________
____________
0.05 – 0.07
0.10
0.05 – 0.07
AST
10mm 10mm
13mm 19mm
13mm 24mm
19mm 30mm
24mm 30mm
Prope
~3.0 ~3.0
~2.6
~2.13
~1.9
~1.58
~2.6
~2.13
~1.9
~1.58 Koma
>1 x 1014
>1 x 1014
4 x 1015
100 4 x 1015
2.4 100
0.013 2.4
CTI 600
0.013
CTI 600
3.7 x 1014
7.0 x 1014
14
4.4 x 10153.7 x 10 6.0 x 1015 7.0 x 1014
15
6.0 x 1015
4.4 x 10 48
48
1.9
1.8
48
48
0.013 1.9
0.0084
1.8
CTI 600 0.013
CTI 600 0.0084
CTI 600
CTI 600
10mm 13mm 19mm 24mm 30mm
~3.0
~2.6
~2.13
~1.9
~1.58
–
10mm 13mm 19mm 24mm
>0.2
–
~3.04, 5,~2.6
~2.13
~1.9
B 1 (Color
654, thickn.
6, 10 mm)
M 1 (Color
>0.2 654, thickn. 4, 5, 6, 10 mm)
Class B
11
(Color
654,
thickn.
4 mm
(Color
654,
thickn.
4, 5, 6, 10 mm)
VO M 1 (Color 654,
VO thickn. 4, 5, 6, 10 mm)
5.3
5.3
Class 1 (Color
654, thickn. 4 mm
Class 1
Class1(Color 654, thkn.10mm)
VO
The missing values of Komacel® – 19/24/30 mm – cannot be determined in conformity
with the standards5.3
by applying measurement
VKF (Switzerland)
5.3techniques.
These are standard values that apply to an average density. Small variations depending
Italia (I)on the sheet thickness are not excluded. Class 1
2
The missing values of Komacel® – 19/24/30 mm – cannot be determined in conformity with the standards by applying measurement techniques.
These are standard values that apply to an average density. Small variations depending on the sheet thickness are not excluded.
2
17
15
13
20
77
1100
U.S.
Dens
Values
19, 24, 30 mm1
0.55 – 0.60
0.55 – 0.60
15
–
20
0.55 – 0.60
0.55 – 0.60–
15
–
30
20
20
–
4
3.5
30
20
9
5.5
4
3.5
850
1100
9
5.5
1
1
Values
19, 24, 30 mm1
30mm
~1.58
VO
5.3
Class1(Color 654, thkn.10mm)
AST
Therm
Therm
Kom
Stock
inche
48 x
48 x
48 x
48 x
48 x
48 x
48 x
48 x
48 x
48 x
48 x
48 x
48 x
48 x
48 x
48 x
To le
visit
mm1
60
_______
mm
1.58
4
15
U.S. Technical Values
Property
Value
U.S. Technical
Density (lbs/cubic
ft) Values
37
Property
ASTM Method
D792
Value
ASTM Method
37
D792
Water absorption (%)
<1
Flexural strength (psi)
3,952
Flexural modulus
(psi)
Flexural strength (psi)
192,700
3,952
D790
to processing methods and environmental
This information shall not be construed to
conditions.
Tensile modulus
(psi) (psi)
Tensile strength
113,400
1,739
D638
D638
Tensilestrength
modulus (psi)
(psi)
Compression
113,400
2,018
D638
D695
Compression
strength
Compression
modulus
(psi) (psi)
2,018
90,200
D695
D695
Notched izod impact strength (ft-lb/inch)
0.27
This information shall not be construed to
exempt the purchaser from taking
be legally binding. In particular, it shall not
responsibility
testing
exempt
the purchaserfor
from
takingthe product
suppliedfor
sotesting
as to the
determine
responsibility
product its suitability
for the
intended
application.
supplied
so as
to determine
its suitability
for the intended application.
Puncture impact energy (ft-lbs)
7.34
Coefficient
of linear expansion (in./in. °F)
Coefficient of linear expansion (in./in. °F)
Burn rateBurn rate
3.23.2
x 10-5
x 10-5
None
removed
Nonewhen
whenflame
flame removed
D696
Flame spread
Flame index
spread index
2525
E84
E84
Heat deflection
at 264psi
Heat deflection
temp. temp.
at 264psi
(°F) (°F)
Oil
canning
at
140
°F
Oil canning at 140 °F
143
143
D648
D648
None
None
D3979
D3979
Density (lbs/cubic ft)
Water absorption (%)
D570
The information contained here is supplied
in good faith and represents values
obtained through empirical observation
The information
contained
supplied
and as indicated
byhere
ourisown
experience.
in good faith and represents values
The
figures
given
are
to
be
understood as
obtained through empirical observation
reference
andexperience.
may vary according
and as
indicatedfigures
by our own
to processing
and environmental
The figures
given aremethods
to be understood
as
reference
figures and may vary according
conditions.
D790
<1
Tensile strength
(psi) (psi)
Flexural modulus
D570
D790
1,739
192,700
Compression modulus (psi)
D638
D790
90,200
Notched izod impact strength (ft-lb/inch)
Puncture impact energy (ft-lbs)
D695
D256
0.27
D256
D3763
7.34
D3763
D696
be legally binding. In particular, it shall not
Consequently, this information shall not
Consequently,
this
shallcontractual
not
constitute
aninformation
independent
constitute an independent contractual
relationship nor a warranty of the
relationship nor a warranty of the
properties
indicated.
In the event,
properties
indicated.
In the event,
however,
that liability
should
be at issue,
however,
that liability
should be
at issue,
it shall
be precluded
insofar as
it shall
be precluded
insofar as
premeditation
or gross
cannot
premeditation
ornegligence
gross negligence
cannot
be substantiated.
be substantiated.
ASTM E84-03 Test Results
ASTM Property
E84-03 Test Results
Flame Spread Index
Smoke Developed Index
15
350
Property
Flame Spread Index
Komacel®
ASTM C518 Test Results
15
Komacel®
Smoke Developed Index
350
ASTM Thermal
C518 Test
Results
Resistance,
R = 1.976 and per inch equals 2.18 for 1" Komacel
Resistance,
R = 1.106
and per
equals
2.37for
for1"
1/2"
Komacel
Thermal Thermal
Resistance,
R = 1.976
and per
inchinch
equals
2.18
Komacel
Thermal Resistance, R = 1.106 and per inch equals 2.37 for 1/2" Komacel
Komacel
Sizes
Available
in Sheet
White Only
mm
Product
Thickness Pallet Quantity
Lbs per
Stock
Size
Komacel
Sheet
Sizes inches
1.58
Available
in White
inches
Code Only mm
sheet
Skid
Qty
StockThickness
Sizemm
inches
48
xThickness
96
125
4
5/32
Product
1020
4
5/32
Lbs
per 22 Skid 125 Stock4 X 8Thickness
Stock Size
Pallet
Quantity
x 118
125
4
5/32
1030
4
5/32
28 Qty 125 Size
48"X118"
inches 48
mm
inches
sheet
Code
mm
inches
5
3/16
5
3/16100
28 125 100 4 X 84 X 84
48 x 96 481040
125
5/32
1020
4x 96
5/32
22
48 x 118
5
3/16
5
3/16100
34
100
48"X118"
48 x 118 1050
125
4
5/32
1030
4
5/32
28
125
48"X118"
48
x 96
1/4
1060
6
1/475
31
75
4 X 86
mm) 1040
48 x 96 485x 118
100 75
5
3/16
3/16
28
100
4
X
8
6
1/4
1070
6
1/4
38
75
48"X118"
48 x 118481110
100
5
1050
5x 96
3/16
34
100
48"X118"
3/83/16
10
3/860
40
60
4 X 810
48 x 96 481120
753/850
6
10
3/81/4
1060
6x 118
1/4
31
10
50 75
50 4 X48X 120
13
1/21/4
48 x 118481130
751/240
13
52 75
4048"X118"
4 X 86
1070
6x 96
1/4
38
48
x 118
40
13
1/23/8
1140
13
1/2
65
40
4
X
120
48
x
96
60
10
1110
10
3/8
40
60
4X8
48
x 96
19
3/4
1150
19
3/430
76
30
4 X 810
48
x
118
50
3/8
1120
10x 118
3/8
50
50
4 X 120 19
48
3/4
1160
19
3/430
95
30
4 X 120
48 x 96 4813x 96
40 20
13
1/2
1130
1/2
52
40
4
X
8
1
1170
24
1
96
20
4 X 824
48 x 118481180
40
13
1/2
1140
13x 118
1/2
65
40
4
X
120
20
24
1
24
1
121
20
4 X 120
48 x 96 481190
30
3/4
15
30
1 3/16
1150
19x 96
3/4
76
30
1 3/16
121 30
15 4 X 84 X 819
48
x
118
15
30
1
3/16
48
x
118
30
19
3/4
1200
30
1
3/16
151
15
4
X
120
1160
19
3/4
95
30
4 X 120
48
x
96
20
24
1
1170
24
1
96
20
4X8
learn more about
and its outdoor use or24to see more examples
of finished projects,
48 x 118 To
20 Komacel
1
1180
24
1
121
20
4 X 120
visit www.kommerlingusa.com
or call 1.800.330.2239.
48
x
96
15
30
1
3/16
1190
30
1 3/16
121
15
4X8
48 x 118 30
1 3/16
1200
1 3/16 15 151
15
4 X 120 30
To learn more about Komacel and its outdoor use or to see more examples of finished projects,
visit www.kommerlingusa.com or call 1.800.330.2239.
Plus
U.S. Technical Values
act our specialists.
Plus
Unit
Values
Values
1
Value
Density (lbs/cubic ft)
37
Water absorption (%)
<1
Flexural strength (psi)
3,952
g/cm3
0.55 – 0.60
0.55 – 0.60
Flexuralprint.
modulus
(psi)a semi-rough surface,
192,700
Just what 0.85
you’ve been asking
for, a Celuka
sheet you can digitally
With
Kömacel
20
15
–
N/mm2
Tensile
strength
(psi)
1,739
and painting,
and it gives the finished digital print an “aged look.” Komacel
Plus
% Plus is also
30 ideal for laminating
20
–
2
30
30wood, using 20
N/mm
Tensileequipment,
modulus (psi) and it won’t rot, cup, 113,400
can
be
fabricated
just
like
your
current
woodworking
delaminate
10
4
3.5
N/mm2
Compression
(psi)be used for indoor
2,018
or2 be infected
yet strong and durable,
Komacelstrength
Plus can
and out20 by insects.9Light-weight, 5.5
N/mm
Compression
modulus
(psi)
90,200
N/mm
1100
850
1100
door applications, including high humidity areas.
Notched izod impact strength (ft-lb/inch)
0.27
20
17
–
kJ/m2
2
Puncture impact energy (ft-lbs)
7.34
15 in the following
–
kJ/mKomaCel –Plus is available
sizes:
–
13
–
kJ/m2
Coefficient
of
linear
expansion
(in./in.
°F)
3.2 x 10-5
–
20
–
N/mm2
Burn
rate
None
when flame removed
55
75
77
KOMACEL Plus
Flame spread index
25
Available in White only
˚C
75
74
Item 56Thickness inches
Skid
Lbs per
˚C
63
mm/m ˚C
0.08
Number 0.08 mm
Qty
sheet
____________ 0.05 – 0.07
_________
W/mK
1310080.10 1010mm 13mm
3/8 19mm 24mm
41
40
30mm
10 ~3.0 ~2.6
3/8 ~2.13 51~1.9 ~1.58
40
W/m2K 131010
3 T3 Ω
3 T3 Ω x cm
3 T2 kV/cm
2
2
84
Values
4, 5, 6Versatile
mm Values
8, 10, 13 mm PVC19,
24, 30 mm
Tough and
Foamed
Sheets
Property
dB
%
131308
13
131310
13
>1 x 1014
1316084 x 101516
131610100 16
1319082.4 19
0.013
131910CTI 60019
1/2
1/2
3.7 x 1014
5/8x 1015
4.4
48
5/8
1.9
3/4
0.013
3/4600
CTI
53
40
66
40
7.0 x 1014
63 6.0 x 101526
78 48
26
68 1.8
24
0.0084
85 CTI 600 24
Heat deflection temp. at 264psi (°F)
Stock Oil canning at 140 °F
Size
143
None
4 x 8 ASTM E84-03 Test Results
Flame Spread Index
Smoke
4 x 10Property
®
Komacel
15
350
4x8
4 x 10
4 x 8 ASTM C518 Test Results
4 x 10Thermal Resistance, R = 1.976 and per inch equals 2.18 for 1" Komacel
4 x 8 Thermal Resistance, R = 1.106 and per inch equals 2.37 for 1/2" Komacel
4 x 10
Komacel Sheet Sizes
10mm 13mm 19mm 24mm 30mm
–
~3.0
~2.6
~2.13
~1.9
~1.58
>0.2
B 1 (Color 654, thickn. 4, 5, 6, 10 mm)
M 1 (Color 654, thickn. 4, 5, 6, 10 mm)
Class 1 (Color 654, thickn. 4 mm
VO
VO
5.3
5.3
Class
1 grain finish,
Class1(Color
654, thkn.10mm)
faux
wood
Komacel
Plus Embossed
Stock Size
inches
Pallet Quantity
48 x 96
125
48 x 118
125
48 x 96
100
48 x 118
100
and) 5.3
48 x 96
75
With a
gives48you
plastic that looks 75
like wood but that lasts
x 118
much
longer,
because
it won’t be damaged by some of woods48worst
changing tempex 96 nightmares – moisture,
60
standards by
applying
measurement
techniques.
sheet thickness
are not excluded.
ratures,
UV radiation and insects. Komacel Plus Embossed is48made
that also protects
x 118 using a new technology
50
x 96 harsh conditions.
40 You can mill, drill, screw,
this PVC sheet from rotting, splitting, delaminating or cupping48under
x 118
40
nail, glue, rout, cut, paint and stain Komacel Plus Embossed,48
and
you can use the same
tools you currently
48 x 96
30
use to fabricate wood. Unmatched by any wood product, Komacel
Plus
Embossed
is
so
durable
it will outlast
48 x 118
30
the test of time.
48 x 96
20
48 x 118
20
15
KomaCel Plus Embossed is available in the following sizes: 48 x 96
48 x 118
15
F)
7, 1971 (UK)
Plus Embossed
Available in White only
Item
Number
141008
141308
141608
141908
Thickness
mm
10
13
16
19
inches
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
Thickness
mm
4
4
5
5
6
6
10
10
13
13
19
19
24
24
30
30
Embossed one-side only
To learn more about Komacel and its outdoor use or to see
Lbs per
Skid
Stock
sheet
Qty
Size visit www.kommerlingusa.com or call 1.800.330.2239.
41
40
4x8
53
40
4x8
63
26
4x8
72
24
4x8
Working with Komacel®
Machining
Komacel® sheets can be easily and quickly worked with standard tools to
process wood and metal (plastic bits and blades are required). To prevent
breaking and splitting, the tools must be sharp. Generally, you should use a
high cutting speed and slow, continuous forward feed. Normally,
it is not necessary to cool the cutting tools, but in special cases,
compressed air is sufficient. Deep notches and sharp edges can cause premature breaking of the material if too much weight is placed on the affected
area.
Welding
Komacel can be welded by normal procedures, such as hot gas, heated tool,
bending and welding, friction, etc., using common equipment. Before welding, the part of the sheet to be welded must be properly cleaned with a
cleaning agent or by machining. After welding, finishing may be necessary.
Komacel should be worked very carefully to ensure that the foam structure
does not collapse.
Bonding
Komacel will accept most adhesives for rigid PVC. The sheet surface must be
clean, dry and free of oil or grease. When choosing an adhesive, consider the
strength required, the temperature the sheet will be exposed to, cure time
and environmental safety.
When bonding Komacel to itself, the same solvent-type adhesives used for
rigid PVC will provide excellent results. We recommend Lord and IPC Weldon
products for most applications in which bonding to Komacel or another substrate is required. As always, we suggest a test piece prior to full production.
Printing and Coating
Because of its smooth surface, Komacel is easy to print, paint and coat.
Although, in principle, any PVC-compatible paint can be used, these
systems have proved most suitable:
• One- and two-component acrylic paint systems
• Two-component polyurethane paint systems (DD paints)
• Screen-printing paints for PVC (binding agent basis acrylic resin/PVC
copolymerisate)
• Carbit Paint Carbithane 11 Series Low Acrylic Polyurethane and Series 12
Fixing and Storage
With a coefficient of linear thermal expansion a = 0.08 mm/m°C, Komacel
sheets vary more in length than wood or metal. When you install screenprinted advertising boards or fix curtain walling and cladding, possible sheet
expansion has to be taken into account. The appropriate fixing method
depends on the application.
Always store Komacel sheets on a dry and even surface in heated rooms at
15 – 20°C (59 – 68°F). Sheets inside the packing must not be exposed to
weathering and solar radiation.
Tolerances
Thickness (s)
±(0.1 + 0.05 x s)
Width
0 + 0.25 mm (0.01 in.)
Length
0 + 10 mm (.39 in.)
Right angle precision
max 1.5 mm/m (0.05 in./yd.)
Angle of cuttings
0.5˚
Evenness
max 1.5 mm/m (0.06 in.)
Colors
White 654/652
Permissible color difference according to
DIN standard 6174, color white,
≥ 1,2 CIELAB units.
Kommerling USA, INC.
3402 Stanwood Boulevard
Huntsville, AL 35811
800.330.2239
www.kommerlingusa.com
NO. 1 WORLDWIDE
IN RIGID PVC FOAM SHEETS
To request a free sample or for more information, visit
www.kommerlingusa.com or call 1.800.330.2239.
K105 Rev. 08/07