PVC-POLYVINYL CHORIDE 

PVC is an amorphous thermoplastic polymer, highly resistant to chemicals, which, when blended with other additives, can be modified to create a product which is soft, rigid, impact-resistant, foamed, UV-resistant, heat resistant up to 90 °C (PVC-C) etc.
 
Chemical designation:
 Polyvinyl chloride (homogenous, rigid)
 
Abbreviation: 
PVC-U
 
Natural colour, additives: 
Grey (RAL 7011), black and white
 
Supplied as:
• Round rod
• Sheets
• Hollow bars
• Pressure pipe
• Pipe components
• Film
• Ventilation and square pipes, hose, profiles, welding wire, glue
• End products, machined or injection moulded
 
Principal properties:
• Excellent resistance to chemicals
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Highly rigid
• Easy to machine
• High impact resistance
• Easy to glue
• Excellent welding properties
• Electrical insulation
 
Applications:

Pressurised, industrial, cable protection and gas pipes, hose, plumbing, production of chemical apparatus, laboratory equipment and machinery, construction panels, insulation material, imitation leather, signs and advertising material.
 
Examples of use:
• Water pipes
• Pipes and pipe sections
• Signs
• Transport rollers
• Photo benches
• Bags
• Fume cabinets
• Containers
• Shower walls
• Toys, sports articles
• Ventilation systems

Technical information
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PVC-POLYVINYL CHORIDE,
machined detail