Ranges of application
Special material characteristics
Advantages
Ranges of application
KV® 3 is often used as piston- and frame insulation in heated presses or as pressure plate in heated moulds and tools.
Special material characteristics
- outstanding high compression and flexural strength
- high long-term temperature resistance
- exceptional dimensional stability
- excellent insulation effect
Advantages
Due to the outstanding high compression and flexural strength KV® 3 could be used in applications with exceptional high requirements.
Technical specifications
Thermal | ||
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Temperature resistance (short-term) | 280 °C | 536 °F |
Temperature resistance (long-term) | 250 °C | 482 °F |
Thermal conductivity | 0.25 W/mK | 0.14 btu/ft h °F |
Coefficient of linear expansion | 11·10-6 | 11·10-6 |
Mechanical | ||
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Compressive strength (room temperature) | 700 N/mm2 | 101526.41 psi |
Flexural strength | 600 N/mm2 | 87022.6 psi |
Compressive strength (200°C) | 500 N/mm2 | 72518 psi |