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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.

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 bar-

ium. All Kommerling products comply with national and international regulations

relating to the environment.

It is not recommended to laser cut Komacel

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

European Technical Values

For applications requiring more detailed technical data, please contact our specialists.

Properties Examination Unit Values Values Values

Method 4, 5, 6 mm Values 8, 10, 13 mm 19, 24, 30 mm

Mechanical

Apparent density2 DIN 53 479 g/cm

0.85 0.55 – 0.60 0.55 – 0.60

Tensile strength DIN 53 455 N/mm

20 15 –

Elongation at tear DIN 53 455 % 30 20 –

Flexural strength DIN 53 452 N/mm

30 30 20

Compressive strength (range of elasticity) DIN 53 421 N/mm

10 4 3.5

Compressive stress for compressive strain of 30% DIN 53 421 N/mm

20 9 5.5

Modulus of elasticity DIN 53 457 N/mm 1100 850 1100

(similar to)

Impact strength: 20˚C DIN 53 453 kJ/m

20 17 –

Impact strength: 0˚C DIN 53 453 kJ/m

– 15 –

Impact strength: -20˚C DIN 53 453 kJ/m

– 13 –

Ball pressure hardness DIN 53 456 N/mm

– 20 –

Shore hardness D DIN 53 505 55 75 77

Thermal

Vicat softening temp. DIN 53 460 ˚C 75 74

Temp. of deflection under load acc. To ISO/R 75 (HDT) DIN 53 461 ˚C 56 63

Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (-30˚ - 50˚C) DIN 53 752 mm/m ˚C 0.08 0.08

Thermal conductivity (0˚ - 60˚C) DIN 53 616 W/mK 0.10

____________

0.05 – 0.07

_________

10mm 13mm 19mm 24mm 30mm

u-value (rate of heat transfer)

DIN 52 616 W/m

K ~3.0 ~2.6 ~2.13 ~1.9 ~1.58

Electrical

Surface resistance DIN VDE 0303 T3 Ω >1 x 10

3.7 x 10

7.0 x 1014

Volume resistivity DIN VDE 0303 T3 Ω x cm 4 x 1015 4.4 x 10

6.0 x 1015

Dielectric strength DIN VDE 0303 T2 kV/cm 100 48 48

Dielectric constant E EIN 53 484 T2 2.4 1.9 1.8

Dielectric dissipation factor DIN 53 483 T2 0.013 0.013 0.0084

Tracking resistance DIN IEC 112 CTI 600 CTI 600 CTI 600

Other 10mm 13mm 19mm 24mm 30mm

Valued sound insulation measure RW DIN 52 2120/84 dB – ~3.0 ~2.6 ~2.13 ~1.9 ~1.58

Water absorption after 7 days DIN 53 495 % >0.2

Fire behavior DIN 4102 (D) B 1 (Color 654, thickn. 4, 5, 6, 10 mm)

NFP 92-501 (F) M 1 (Color 654, thickn. 4, 5, 6, 10 mm)

BS 476, Part 7, 1971 (UK) Class 1 (Color 654, thickn. 4 mm

UL 94 (USA) VO VO

VKF (Switzerland) 5.3 5.3 5.3

Italia (I) Class 1 Class1(Color 654, thkn.10mm)

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.

U.S. Technical Values

Property Value ASTM Method

Density (lbs/cubic ft) 37 D792

Water absorption (%) <1 D570

Flexural strength (psi) 3,952 D790

Flexural modulus (psi) 192,700 D790

Tensile strength (psi) 1,739 D638

Tensile modulus (psi) 113,400 D638

Compression strength (psi) 2,018 D695

Compression modulus (psi) 90,200 D695

Notched izod impact strength (ft-lb/inch) 0.27 D256

Puncture impact energy (ft-lbs) 7.34 D3763

Coefficient of linear expansion (in./in. °F) 3.2 x 10-5 D696

Burn rate None when flame removed

Flame spread index 25 E84

Heat deflection temp. at 264psi (°F) 143 D648

Oil canning at 140 °F None D3979

ASTM E84-03 Test Results

Property Flame Spread Index Smoke Developed Index

Komacel

15 350

ASTM C518 Test Results

Thermal Resistance, R = 1.976 and per inch equals 2.18 for 1" Komacel

Thermal Resistance, R = 1.106 and per inch equals 2.37 for 1/2" Komacel

Komacel Sheet Sizes

Stock Size Pallet Quantity Thickness

inches mm inches

48 x 96 125 4 5/32

48 x 118 125 4 5/32

48 x 96 100 5 3/16

48 x 118 100 5 3/16

48 x 96 75 6 1/4

48 x 118 75 6 1/4

48 x 96 60 10 3/8

48 x 118 50 10 3/8

48 x 96 40 13 1/2

48 x 118 40 13 1/2

48 x 96 30 19 3/4

48 x 118 30 19 3/4

48 x 96 20 24 1

48 x 118 20 24 1

48 x 96 15 30 1 3/16

48 x 118 15 30 1 3/16

Komacel

The information contained here is supplied

in good faith and represents values

obtained through empirical observation

and as indicated by our own experience.

The figures given are to be understood as

reference figures and may vary according

to processing methods and environmental

conditions.

This information shall not be construed to

be legally binding. In particular, it shall not

exempt the purchaser from taking

responsibility for testing the product

supplied so as to determine its suitability

for the intended application.

Consequently, this information shall not

constitute an independent contractual

relationship nor a warranty of the

properties indicated. In the event,

however, that liability should be at issue,

it shall be precluded insofar as

premeditation or gross negligence cannot

be substantiated.

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.

Celuka Procedure

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Product Thickness

Lbs per

sheet

Skid Stock

Code mm inches Qty Size

1020 4 5/32 22 125 4 X 8

1030 4 5/32 28 125 48"X118"

1040 5 3/16 28 100 4 X 8

1050 5 3/16 34 100 48"X118"

1060 6 1/4 31 75 4 X 8

1070 6 1/4 38 75 48"X118"

1110 10 3/8 40 60 4 X 8

1120 10 3/8 50 50 4 X 120

1130 13 1/2 52 40 4 X 8

1140 13 1/2 65 40 4 X 120

1150 19 3/4 76 30 4 X 8

1160 19 3/4 95 30 4 X 120

1170 24 1 96 20 4 X 8

1180 24 1 121 20 4 X 120

1190 30 1 3/16 121 15 4 X 8

1200 30 1 3/16 151 15 4 X 120

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.

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 bar-

ium. All Kommerling products comply with national and international regulations

relating to the environment.

It is not recommended to laser cut Komacel

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

European Technical Values

For applications requiring more detailed technical data, please contact our specialists.

Properties Examination Unit Values Values Values

Method 4, 5, 6 mm Values 8, 10, 13 mm 19, 24, 30 mm

Mechanical

Apparent density2 DIN 53 479 g/cm

0.85 0.55 – 0.60 0.55 – 0.60

Tensile strength DIN 53 455 N/mm

20 15 –

Elongation at tear DIN 53 455 % 30 20 –

Flexural strength DIN 53 452 N/mm

30 30 20

Compressive strength (range of elasticity) DIN 53 421 N/mm

10 4 3.5

Compressive stress for compressive strain of 30% DIN 53 421 N/mm

20 9 5.5

Modulus of elasticity DIN 53 457 N/mm 1100 850 1100

(similar to)

Impact strength: 20˚C DIN 53 453 kJ/m

20 17 –

Impact strength: 0˚C DIN 53 453 kJ/m

– 15 –

Impact strength: -20˚C DIN 53 453 kJ/m

– 13 –

Ball pressure hardness DIN 53 456 N/mm

– 20 –

Shore hardness D DIN 53 505 55 75 77

Thermal

Vicat softening temp. DIN 53 460 ˚C 75 74

Temp. of deflection under load acc. To ISO/R 75 (HDT) DIN 53 461 ˚C 56 63

Coefficient of linear thermal expansion (-30˚ - 50˚C) DIN 53 752 mm/m ˚C 0.08 0.08

Thermal conductivity (0˚ - 60˚C) DIN 53 616 W/mK 0.10

____________

0.05 – 0.07

_________

10mm 13mm 19mm 24mm 30mm

u-value (rate of heat transfer)

DIN 52 616 W/m

K ~3.0 ~2.6 ~2.13 ~1.9 ~1.58

Electrical

Surface resistance DIN VDE 0303 T3 Ω >1 x 10

3.7 x 10

7.0 x 1014

Volume resistivity DIN VDE 0303 T3 Ω x cm 4 x 1015 4.4 x 10

6.0 x 1015

Dielectric strength DIN VDE 0303 T2 kV/cm 100 48 48

Dielectric constant E EIN 53 484 T2 2.4 1.9 1.8

Dielectric dissipation factor DIN 53 483 T2 0.013 0.013 0.0084

Tracking resistance DIN IEC 112 CTI 600 CTI 600 CTI 600

Other 10mm 13mm 19mm 24mm 30mm

Valued sound insulation measure RW DIN 52 2120/84 dB – ~3.0 ~2.6 ~2.13 ~1.9 ~1.58

Water absorption after 7 days DIN 53 495 % >0.2

Fire behavior DIN 4102 (D) B 1 (Color 654, thickn. 4, 5, 6, 10 mm)

NFP 92-501 (F) M 1 (Color 654, thickn. 4, 5, 6, 10 mm)

BS 476, Part 7, 1971 (UK) Class 1 (Color 654, thickn. 4 mm

UL 94 (USA) VO VO

VKF (Switzerland) 5.3 5.3 5.3

Italia (I) Class 1 Class1(Color 654, thkn.10mm)

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.

U.S. Technical Values

Property Value ASTM Method

Density (lbs/cubic ft) 37 D792

Water absorption (%) <1 D570

Flexural strength (psi) 3,952 D790

Flexural modulus (psi) 192,700 D790

Tensile strength (psi) 1,739 D638

Tensile modulus (psi) 113,400 D638

Compression strength (psi) 2,018 D695

Compression modulus (psi) 90,200 D695

Notched izod impact strength (ft-lb/inch) 0.27 D256

Puncture impact energy (ft-lbs) 7.34 D3763

Coefficient of linear expansion (in./in. °F) 3.2 x 10-5 D696

Burn rate None when flame removed

Flame spread index 25 E84

Heat deflection temp. at 264psi (°F) 143 D648

Oil canning at 140 °F None D3979

ASTM E84-03 Test Results

Property Flame Spread Index Smoke Developed Index

Komacel

15 350

ASTM C518 Test Results

Thermal Resistance, R = 1.976 and per inch equals 2.18 for 1" Komacel

Thermal Resistance, R = 1.106 and per inch equals 2.37 for 1/2" Komacel

Komacel Sheet Sizes

Stock Size Pallet Quantity Thickness

inches mm inches

48 x 96 125 4 5/32

48 x 118 125 4 5/32

48 x 96 100 5 3/16

48 x 118 100 5 3/16

48 x 96 75 6 1/4

48 x 118 75 6 1/4

48 x 96 60 10 3/8

48 x 118 50 10 3/8

48 x 96 40 13 1/2

48 x 118 40 13 1/2

48 x 96 30 19 3/4

48 x 118 30 19 3/4

48 x 96 20 24 1

48 x 118 20 24 1

48 x 96 15 30 1 3/16

48 x 118 15 30 1 3/16

Komacel

The information contained here is supplied

in good faith and represents values

obtained through empirical observation

and as indicated by our own experience.

The figures given are to be understood as

reference figures and may vary according

to processing methods and environmental

conditions.

This information shall not be construed to

be legally binding. In particular, it shall not

exempt the purchaser from taking

responsibility for testing the product

supplied so as to determine its suitability

for the intended application.

Consequently, this information shall not

constitute an independent contractual

relationship nor a warranty of the

properties indicated. In the event,

however, that liability should be at issue,

it shall be precluded insofar as

premeditation or gross negligence cannot

be substantiated.

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.

Celuka Procedure

45026_Komacel.qxd:45026_Komacel 8/10/07 12:38 PM Page 4

Available in White Only

Product Thickness

Lbs per

sheet

Skid Stock

Code mm inches Qty Size

1020 4 5/32 22 125 4 X 8

1030 4 5/32 28 125 48"X118"

1040 5 3/16 28 100 4 X 8

1050 5 3/16 34 100 48"X118"

1060 6 1/4 31 75 4 X 8

1070 6 1/4 38 75 48"X118"

1110 10 3/8 40 60 4 X 8

1120 10 3/8 50 50 4 X 120

1130 13 1/2 52 40 4 X 8

1140 13 1/2 65 40 4 X 120

1150 19 3/4 76 30 4 X 8

1160 19 3/4 95 30 4 X 120

1170 24 1 96 20 4 X 8

1180 24 1 121 20 4 X 120

1190 30 1 3/16 121 15 4 X 8

1200 30 1 3/16 151 15 4 X 120