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.
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