Rigid PVC
Rigid PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride – unplasticised) exhibits great resistance to most chemicals, is self-extinguishing & can be easily glued, fabricated & machined. PVC is a rigid, lightweight material that offers an excellent range of characteristics from -15°C to +60°C making it a fantastic low cost material choice through a wide range of applications.
- High rigidity, strength & electrical insulation
- High chemical & corrosion resistance
- Easy to fabricate, weld and machine
Availability
Rod
10mm to 350mm OD
Tube
5mm ID to 230mm OD
Sheet
1mm to 50mm Thick
Colours
Grey, Black, White
Modified Grades
No
Cut To Size
Yes, however some grades have minimum order quantity
Features
Cost vs Performance
Rigid PVC is a low-cost material with good mechanical strength, excellent chemical resistance, corrosion resistance & electrical insulation that is easy to machine. This cost to performance ratio makes PVC a cost-effective material of choice for several industries including construction, electrical & chemical.
Resistance
Rigid PVC offers excellent chemical and corrosion resistance. PVC is resistant to most acids, alkalis, salts, alcohols & fats. Ask one of our technical solutions specialists if PVC is suitable for your chemical application. PVC’s durability & resistance to rot & corrosion makes PVC a long-lasting alternative material.
Applications
Rigid PVC is suitable for a broad range of applications over numerous industries. Examples include but are not limited to: manifolds, pump parts, cabinets, lab equipment, chemical storage, tanks, electrical insulation, space packers, concrete mould forms, valves, handles and knobs, trays, backing boards.
PVC-U Properties
Long Term Service Temp
-15°C to +60°C
Moisture Absorption
UV Stable
Compressive Strength
Impact Strength
Tensile Strength
Coefficient of Friction
Abrasion Resistance
Cost
Rigid PVC Range
| Product Type | Industry Usage | Available Products & Notes |
| Rigid PVC Unplasticised (PVC-U) | General & Chemical Industries Electrical Industries Pumps & Valve Bodies Electrical Backing Boards Chemical Components Etc. | Rod, Tube & Sheet Grey, Black & White |
Want to know more?
Check out this recent blog post about rigid PVC rod and sheet.
Due to the characteristics and price point of rigid PVC, it’s a very versatile and highly utilised engineering plastic material.
UHMWPE Virgin - the world’s toughest polymer. Chemically resistant, low coefficient of friction, high abrasion and impact resistance makes this a highly effective material in a variety of applications. FDA approved for food contact.
HDPE PE300 has approximately 6% of the impact strength and only 25% of its abrasion resistance of UHMWPE. HDPE has a higher tensile strength and is the hardest material of the two. Can be supplied with a glossy or embossed finish.
Acetal POM offers low moisture absorption, good fatigue strength and rigidity, Its dimensional stability is great for precision parts with tight tolerances. Good sliding characteristics, retains impact strength even at low temperatures and is easily machined.
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