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K-FLEX® K 42-N

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K-FLEX® K 42-N is an open cell Flexible Elastomeric Foam designed for sound absorption. It combines excellent acoustic performances and insulation characteristics.

Foam Type: Open Cell Foam

Density: 96.0 - 128.0 kg/m³

Chemical Family: Mixtures & Blends

Physical Form: Foam

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Its viscoelastic properties, open cell structure and good air flow resistance make it excellent for acoustic insulation in building, HVAC/R, pipes and industrial applications.

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ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Appearance Change (Accelerated Aging)NoneASTM D1056
Cell StructureClosed
Compression Deflection Change (Accelerated Aging)±30%ASTM D1056
Compression Resistance (25%)max. 5 - 9PSIASTM D1056
Compression Set (50%)max. 25%ASTM D1056
Density6 - 8lb/ft3ASTM D1056
Elongationmin. 100%ASTM D412 (DIE A)
FlammabilityPassASTM D5132
Flexibility (Accelerated Aging)PassASTM D1056
Fluid Immersionmax. 100%ASTM D1056 (FUEL B)
Ozone ResistancePassASTM D1171
PolymerNBR/PVC/CR
Service Temperature-40 - 200°FASTM D1056
Tear Strengthmin. 15Lb/InASTM D624 (DIE C)
Tensilemin. 75PsiASTM D412 (DIE A)
Thermal conductivity (75°F)0.33BTU-IN/HR-FT2-°FASTM C177
Water Absorptionmax. 10%ASTM D1056

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Dimensions

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  THICKNESS WIDTH ROLL LENGTH
Size Min (mm) Max (mm) Min (in) Max (in) Min (in) Max (in) Min (ft) Max (ft)
1/8" 3.2 3.7 0.126 0.146 54 56 100 101
3/16" 4.7 5.7 0.185 0.228 54 56 200 201
1/4" 6.4 7.7 0.252 0.303 54 56 200 201
3/8" 9.6 11.4 0.378 0.449 54 56 150 151
1/2" 12.7 15.3 0.5 0.602 54 56 100 101
5/8" 15.9 19.1 0.626 0.752 54 56 50 51
3/4" 19.1 23 0.752 0.906 54 56 50 51
1" 25.4 30.1 1 1.185 54 56 50 51
1-1/4" 31.8 36.9 1.252 1.453 54 56 50 51
1-1/2" 38.1 43.2 1.5 1.701 54 56 50 51

 

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