King StarBoard® AS, The Anti-Skid Marine-Grade Polymer Sheet
Applications
- Bow Pulpits
- Decking
- Hatches
- Ladder Steps
- Swim Platforms
- Swimming Pool Grating
- Shower Floors
- Stairways and Entry Ways
King StarBoard® AS is an anti-skid, marine-grade, high-density polyethylene sheet. It is the product of a proprietary process called K-Stran™, the most advanced manufacturing process for superior flatness and consistency. King StarBoard® AS has a dot or diamond pattern on one side of the sheet and a matte finish on the other side. The special, high-friction anti-skid surface helps prevent slipping and promotes drainage. It is environmentally stabilized to withstand the harshest outdoor conditions. King StarBoard® AS will not rust, delaminate or rot when exposed to UV, humidity or water. It is ideal for a variety of high-traffic marine applications from decking and swim platforms to ladder steps where traction is critical. For maximum versatility, standard colors are made to coordinate with the original King StarBoard®. The polymer sheet never needs painting or refinishing, works like wood, and is easy to fabricate with common woodworking tools and techniques.
Standard Sheet Size
in: | 54” x 96” |
mm: | 1371.6mm x 2438mm |
Standard Gauges
in: | 1/2” | 3/4” | 1” |
mm: | 12.7mm | 19mm | 25.4mm |
Approximate Weight 54″ x 96″
lbs: | 90 lbs | 135 lbs | 180 lbs |
kg: | 41kg | 61kg | 81.6kg |
Tolerance information:
Gauges 1/2″ up to 1” ± 5% | Length and width plus only at room temperature
Custom sheet sizes, gauges and colors available
Properties | Units | ASTM | Nominal Values |
Density | g/cc | D1505 | 0.96 |
Tensile Strength @ Yield | psi | D638 | >4,100 |
Tensile Modulus | psi | D638 | 255,000 |
Elongation @ Break | % | D638 | >600 |
Elongation @ Yield | % | D638 | 9.8 |
Flexural Modulus | psi | D790 | 185,000 |
Flexural Stress @ 5% Strain | psi | D790 | 3,810 |
Compressive Properties 10% Strain | psi | D695 | 4,000 |
Durometer | Shore D | D2240 | 66 |
Tensile Impact | ft.lbs./in.2 | D1822 | 115 |
Izod Impact Resistance | ft.lbs./in.2 | D256 | 1.1 |
Brittleness Temp. | ºC (ºF) | D746 | <-76ºC (<-105ºF) |
Vicat Softening Temp. | ºC (ºF) | D1525 | 123ºC (253ºF) |
Heat Deflection Temp. 66 psi | ºC (ºF) | D648 | 75ºC (167ºF) |
Screw and Nail Withdrawal | lbs | D1761 | 657 & 63 |
Flammability | Rating | UL94 | HB |
Slip Resistance (wet) | SCOF-Wet | ANSI B101.1 | 0.84 |
*All values are determined on specimens prepared according to ASTM.
Nominal values should not be interpreted as specifications.
King StarBoard® AS is made entirely from FDA and USDA approved material.
King StarBoard® AS meets ASTM D4976.
The raw material used to make King StarBoard® AS does not contain BPA’s or Phthalates.
General Applications
King StarBoard® AS is wrapped in a reusable plastic sheet during storage. The plastic wrap will be on skids containing light colors or a mix of light and dark colors and is not necessary on skids only containing Black or Charcoal Gray sheets. Please maintain the plastic wrap while the King StarBoard® AS sheets are in inventory as added protection and, whenever possible, the plastic wrap should be shipped to the end user, too. The skids will be identified with a blue end label as shown below. As a further precaution we advise storing King StarBoard® AS in well ventilated areas of warehouses and not in areas where exhaust from fossil fuel fired equipment can accumulate. See Color Changes in Polyolefins – Pinking