KYDEX® 6503 is a proprietary, high performance thermoplastic sheet specifically formulated to meet the safety needs of the aviation industry. Integrally pearlescent, this sheet is perfect for use with LED lighting or on its own.

KYDEX® 6503 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. Its excellent properties make it the ideal material to form 2 and 3-dimensional aircraft components.

Suggested Applications:

• Seat parts
• Armrests
• Passenger service units
• Kick panels
• Bulkhead laminates
• Life vest shrouds
• Tray tables
• Window shades
• Molding strips
• Monitor shrouds

Features:

• Highlighted in a collection of 28 developed colors, color matching also available
• Available in P-3 texture and thicknesses from 0.71 mm (0.028 in) to 3.18 mm (0.125 in)
• Easy to clean with aggressive cleaners (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 include: machining, sawing, blanking, punching, etc. are easily performed

Values based upon 3.18 mm (0.125 in) sheet unless otherwise specified.

Information provided by Sekisui Polymer Innovations