King KPC LDPE, King Performance Commodity Low-Density Polyethylene
Applications
- Electrical Insulators
- Die Cut Parts
- Food Storage
- Neutron Shielding
- Root Barriers
- Orthopaedic and Prosthetic Appliances
- Stencils
- Vacuum-Formed Parts
King KPC LDPE is a low-density polyethylene material. It is the product of a proprietary process called K-Stran™, the most advanced manufacturing process for superior flatness and consistency for gauges up to 1-1/2” thick. Larger gauges up to 4” thick are manufactured in our state-of-the-art compression mold or extrusion mold. King KPC LDPE has a natural, smooth gloss finish on both sides of the sheet. It is extremely versatile with outstanding properties and good chemical resistance making it ideal for a wide variety of applications such as stencils, orthopedics, packaging, sound deadening, and the automotive applications. Other applications may include trays, general-purpose containers, food storage, laboratory containers, and corrosion-resistant work surfaces. King KPC LDPE natural is FDA and USDA approved material that can be used for food containers and food equipment. * It is ideal for applications where corrosion resistance is a factor, but stiffness, high temperatures and structural strength are not. The material is easy to machine and fabricate.
Standard Sheet Size
in: | 48″ x 96″ |
mm: | 1219mm x 2438mm |
Standard Gauges
in: | 1/16″ | 3/32″ | 1/8″ | 3/16″ | 1/4″ | 3/8″ | 1/2″ | 3/4″ |
mm: | 1.6mm | 2.4mm | 3.2mm | 4.8mm | 6.4mm | 9.5mm | 12.7mm | 19.1mm |
in: | 1″ | 1-1/4″ | 1-1/2″ | 1-3/4″ | 2″ | 2-1/4″ | 2-1/2″ |
mm: | 25.4mm | 31.8mm | 38.1mm | 44.5mm | 50.8mm | 57.2mm | 63.5mm |
Approximate Weight
lbs: | 9.5 lbs | 14.3 lbs | 19 lbs | 29 lbs | 38 lbs | 57 lbs | 76 lbs | 95 lbs |
kg: | 4.3kg | 6.48kg | 8.6kg | 13.15kg | 17.2kg | 25.85kg | 34.47kg | 43kg |
lbs: | 115 lbs | 153 lbs | 191 lbs | 229 lbs | 267 lbs | 305 lbs | 344 lbs | 382 lbs |
kg: | 52.1kg | 69.39kg | 86.63kg | 103.87kg | 121.1kg | 138.35kg | 156kg | 173.27kg |
Tolerance Information:
K-Stran™
Gauges 1/16” through 1-1/2” is ± 5% | Length and width plus only at room temperature
Compression Molding
Gauges greater than 1” and under 1-1/2” is ± 10% | Gauges 1-1/2” and greater plus only| Length and width plus only at room temperature
Custom thickness up to 25″/635mm with our King Size Blocks and Massive Shapes
Custom sheet sizes and gauges available upon request
Properties | Units | ASTM | Nominal Values |
Density | g/cc | D1505 | 0.918 |
Tensile Strength @ Yield | p.s.i. | D638 | >1,400 |
Elongation @ Break | % | D638 | >500 |
Flexural Modulus | p.s.i. | D790 | 30,000 |
Durometer | Shore D | D785 | 42 |
Notched Izod Impact | ft. lbs/in.2 | D256 | No Break |
Vicat Softening Temp. | ºC (ºF) | D1525 | 89ºC (192ºF) |
Brittleness Temp. | ºC (ºF) | D746 | <-76ºC (<-105ºF) |
Heat Deflection Temp. 66p.s.i. | ºC (ºF) | D648 | 50ºC (122ºF) |
Haze | % | D1003 | 12.7 |
Dart Drop Impact Strength | g | D1709 | 130 |
Elmendorf Tear Strength | g | D1922 | 340 |
King KPC LDPE meets ASTM D4976.
KPC LDPE meets FDA 21 CFR 177.1520.
King KPC LDPE meets the requirements of Mil-P-23536 Rev A.
King KPC LDPE meets the requirements of EU food contract.
King KPC LDPE is RoHS compliant.