Lighter Safer Stronger KYDEX® Thermoplastics for Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Applications

As the market for agriculture and heavy equipment continues to grow and evolve, cabins are designed to improve the operator’s experience. Give designers the power to create your brand experience with integral colour and design options.

KYDEX^® Thermoplastics are durable, UV resistant, with a range of finishes keep surfaces looking newer longer. Thermoplastics can be formed into large parts, providing robust alternatives to traditional materials like fiberglass or painted metal, and won’t dent, ding, or fray. From the interior to the exterior, our products are ideal for the following applications:

Instrument Panels and Armrests
Shrouds and Motor Covers
Fenders and Body Panels
Hood Assemblies

Materials Spotlight

HG Weatherables

Low Gloss Interiors

Colour Delta

While no colour tolerance system is perfect, the ellipsoid tolerance of CMC best represents the differences observed by our eyes. Research has shown that CMC tolerance has a 95% agreement with visual assessment while CIELAB has a 75% agreement. Based on the higher degree of agreement, SEKISUI KYDEX utilizes CMC tolerance to inspect the colour of its thermoplastic sheet products.

Gloss and Distinctness of Image

The subject of gloss is more comprehensive than how “shiny” a surface appears to the human eye. This technical brief outlines and educates on the subject of gloss and the terms that can be used to describe it.

Converting to Thermoplastics

Thermoplastics offer important advantages over fiberglass, sheet metal, and sheet molding. Thermoplastics are lighter and resist chemical damage and heat, all while giving you the power to transform the look and feel of your agricultural or heavy equipment products with custom colour and welcoming imagery.

Sustainability

SEKISUI KYDEX takes their commitment to being good stewards of the environment seriously. Lighter aircrafts use less jet fuel leading to reduced carbon emissions. Learn more about KYDEX® Thermoplastics sustainability.

Converting Metal to Thermoplastics

Agricultural machinery company, Joslyn Manufacturing, reduces costs and increases productivity by transitioning from metal to thermoplastics. Photo by Joslyn Manufacturing.