Rigid PVC is one of the oldest thermoplastics in existence today.

 

In 1912 German chemists F.Klatte and E.Zacharias were granted a patent for the process of manufacturing vinyl chloride monomer by addition of hydrogen chloride to acetylene, although full-scale production did not start until 1938.

 

PVC is made up from carbon, hydrogen and approximately 50% by weight chlorine.

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Proven Industry Performer

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Display, Design, Architectural, Decorative, Framing, Lighting,Signage, Chemical, Electrical

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Applications

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• Acid and chemical storage tanks

• Extraction systems

• Chemical piping systems

• Meter boxes

• Cable ducting

• Cooling tower elements

• Photographic emulsion tanks

• Electrical insulators

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Properties

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• Low cost

• Excellent chemical resistance

• Good resistance to stress cracking

• Good impact strength

• Good weatherability

• Flame retardant

• Low coefficient of linear thermal expansion

• Excellent electrical insulation

• Easily machined

• Can be hot formed

• Can be welded

• Suitable for hot shaping

• Suitable for vacuum forming

• Can be glued

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