King StarLite® XL

Lightweight Marine Substrate Utility Sheet
35% Lighter in Weight than King StarBoard®

 

King StarLite® XL is an economical cellular (closed cell) utility sheet made from select high-grade King StarBoard® recycled polymer material. It is ideal for boat parts, as an upholstery substrate and in other behind-the-scenes applications where edges aren’t visible. King StarLite® XL is up to 35% lighter in weight than King StarBoard® and it offers the same quality textured surface on both sides. Available in Utility Black, Utility Gray and Utility White.

Popular Applications:

Cutting Boards, Deck Component and Equipment Mounts, Cockpit Covers, Tackle Centers, Recess Hatches and Bait Well Covers, Electronics Mountings, Doorstops and Thresholds.

General Applications:

  • Environmentally stabilized to withstand tough
    marine conditions.
  • Matte textured on both sides.
  • Will not rot, swell or delaminate when exposed to
    humidity or water.
  • Resists odor, even in wet environments.
  • An excellent substrate for mounting instruments.
  • Able to securely hold staples and screws.
  • Available in large sheets up to 60” x 96” or 48” x 96”.
  • Custom sheet sizes available.
  • The perfect lightweight replacement for plywoods
    or MDF.
  • Flexes without breaking, unlike plywood or PVC
    foam products.
  • Easy to clean and never needs refinishing.
  • Perfect for upholstered parts. Bends without breaking.
  • Easy to fabricate using standard woodworking tools.
  • Proven on thousands of boats and yachts.
  • Experienced boat builders and boaters know the
    King StarBoard® brand and trust it more than any other.

Sheet Size:(in/mm)
48″ x 96″ (1219mm x 2438mm) | 60″ x 96″ (1524mmx 2438mm)

Standard Gauge:(in)
1/4″ | 3/8″ | 1/2″ /  | 3/4″

Approximate Weight:(lbs)
48″ x 96″
32 lbs | 45 lbs | 57.5 lbs | 86.5 lbs
60″ x 96″
40 lbs | 56 lbs | 72 lbs | 108 lbs

Standard Gauge:(mm)
6.4mm | 9.53mm |12.7mm 19mm

Approximate Weight: (kg)
48″ x 96″
14.5kg | 20.4kg | 26kg | 39kg
60″ x 96″
18kg | 25.4kg | 32.7kg | 49kg

Tolerance information: Gauges ± 5%, both width and length Plus Only at room temperature.

Custom sheet sizes and gauges available.
Chemical Resistance

Properties Units ASTM Nominal Values
Density g/cc D1505 .96
Tensile Strength @ Yield psi D638 >3300
Tensile Modulus
psi D638 165,000
Elongation @ Yield % D638 9.6
Flexural Modulus psi D790 130,000
Flexural Stress @ 5% Strain psi D790 2,990
Compressive Properties 10% Strain psi D695 2,910
Durometer Shore D D2240 65
Izod Impact Resistance
ft.lbs./in.2 D256 1.4
Heat Deflection Temp. 66 psi ºF  D648  188º
Screw and Nail Withdrawl lbs D1761 489 & 43

*All values are determined on specimens prepared according to ASTM. Nominal values should not be interpreted as specifications.
King StarLite® XL is made entirely from FDA and USDA approved materials.
King StarLite® XL meets ASTM D4976 PE235
RoHS Statement


dsc_0085 Utility Black, Utility Gray, (Utility White*)

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