Kydex Plastic Sheet Black 12" X 24" X .080"

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Kydex® can then simply be placed over or around the item to be contained, and pressed until cool. This process could involve a shop press, using plywood to keep an object between two Kydex® sheets in place, or a top weighted enclosure press (e.g. an MDF press). KYDEX® 100– Rigid, tough, durable, plastic alloy sheet available in a wide range of standard and custom colors, textures, and sheet sizes. It is Underwriters Laboratories® Inc. recognized for UL Std 94 V-0, 5V and has 961 J/m (18 ft-lbs/in) Notched Izod impact resistance.

What I do is cut two pieces of Kydex sheet, then attach them together to form the sheath. So cut two pieces a little bigger than the blade itself. Make sure you add some space for the eyelets as well. The best part? You have almost everything you need to make this in your house! You don’t need to invest in special machines to build one of these.

Eyelets: You’ll need these to secure your Kydex sheaths together. You could also use rivets, but eyelets look better. KYDEX® T– High impact fire-rated sheet that is less hygroscopic and usually does not require pre-drying. Offers more uniform forming with less wall thinning. Greater resistance to a broad range of corrosive chemicals and cleaning solutions. If you have any questions about how to make a Kydex sheath, please let us know in the comments section below! Put two layers of tape on the blade so that you don’t end up making the sheath too tight. If the sheath is too tight, you can end up scratching the blade and removing the coating each time you replace or remove the sheath from your knife. Then, cut off any excess tape from around the blade, trimming as close to the blade as possible. Eyelet Setter: If you choose to go for eyelets, you’ll need this tool to clamp the eyelets together.

Get new white paper on how KYDEX® sheet creates durable, attractive retail fixtures. How does KYDEX® Thermoplastic sheet compare with fiberglass? For a taco sheath: do the same thing, but put the Kydex on the press, place the blade on the Kydex, and fold the Kydex over the knife so that the crease very closely follows the spine of the blade.) Take out the rivets and wipe out the inside of the sheath to make sure it’s clean. Then, put all of the rivets in using a rivet setter if you’ve got one, or a hammer. Now you’re done!KYDEX® thermoplastics offer durability, chemical resistance, a wide range of color and texture options including custom colors, and are easy to form. Their integral color keeps surfaces looking new longer than traditional materials like fiberglass, painted metal, or high pressure laminates. Once you press, keep it that way for about 10 minutes. Make sure there is plenty of pressure since you are molding the Kydex. You can put weights on top to do this, or use clamps to hold it shut. Step 4: Seal the Kydex use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity. But before you do this, make sure you tape your blade with masking tape first. The tape will give a little breathing room for your knife in the finished product. This way, it’s easy to slip your knife in and out of the sheath. Avoid placing holes for mechanical fasteners close to the edges of parts. Locating fasteners further away from edges results in more durable joints.

The concept is the same for whatever you have. Just make sure you don’t burn your Kydex in the process! Step 3: Press the Kydex KYDEX® sheet is resistant to a broad range of disinfectant cleaners. View technical brief Chemical Resistance of KYDEX® Thermoplastic Sheet and Disinfectants and Chemical Reagents Testing technical bulletin for additional information. Are KYDEX® Thermoplastics REACH compliant? KYDEX® V Sheet for O&P– Recycled grade also suited for use by fabricators in the orthotics industry. Offered in a standard, smaller size of 32 in x 48 in.

Superior formability, fabrication and tooling quality makes Kydex® the best choice for countless projects: Kydex® can be thermoformed, post formed, brake formed and laminated. Provided by Interstate Plastics.

KYDEX® sheet can be fabricated using standard woodworking tools such as table saws, band saws, and routers. Technical Brief 153-Aprovides detailed information on the proper blades and machine settings for cutting and machining KYDEX® sheet. What is the best way to assemble KYDEX® Thermoplastic sheet to other materials? Kydex press: You don’t need this machine, but it will help you a lot. If you don’t have one, you can create your own using heat-resistant foam, plywood, and clamps. Customers have found success creating their own vacuum tables by attaching an aluminum pan with drilled holes to a piece of plywood. A hole is in cut into the plywood to allow a shop vacuum to be inserted. The bottom of the pan (now facing upward) creates a surface the mold is placed on. The vacuum pressure will pull heated Kydex® over and around the placed mold or object. Remove the knife from the sheath. Using a scroll saw (or tin snips or shears), get your Kydex sheath down to its semi-final shape. If this is the first time you’ve done this, make sure to leave yourself a little room to work with. KYDEX® sheet is available in grades that meet flammability standards for building interiors, electrical and electronic devices, aircraft, and mass transit vehicles. Technical Brief 110-A, Technical Brief 111-A, Technical Brief 111-B, Technical Brief 111-C, Technical Brief 111-D, and Technical Brief 111-E, provide details regarding the grades of KYDEX® sheet that meet each of these standards. Does KYDEX® Thermoplastic sheet have antifungal and antimicrobial properties?