Polyvinyl Chloride

Polyvinyl Chloride

Description of PVCPVC polymerisation

Polyvinylchloride has a wide range of  durometers from rigid to flexible.  Plextrusions can design and develop a Vinyl profile to your specifications.  Usage of PVC has increased since the early 1930s and is used in films, extruded pipe and mouldings.  It is very resistant to water based solutions, but can be degraded by solvents like ketones, esters and chlorinated solvents.

ADVANTAGES:

 

DISADVANTAGES:

  • Non-flammable
  • Dimensional stability
  • Relatively low cost
  • Processed using thermoplastic techniques
  • Plastisol processing possible
  • Excellent weather resistance
 
  • Limited thermal range
  • Thermal decomposition crates Hydrogen Chloride
  • Sulphur compounds can cause staining
  • Degraded by several types of solvents
  • Higher density

Rigid Vinyl (RPVC, Polyvinyl Chloride) at Plextrusions

pvc pipes from plextrusions This material is best for applications in moderate climates.
 It offers durability, chemical resistance, and impact stability.

Rigid Vinyl is commonly used for extruded parts within these industries:
  • Appliance
  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical
  • Housewares
    HVAC 
  • Industrial
  • Lawn & Garden
  • Marine/Watercraft
  • Plumbing
  • Recreational 
  • RV & Manufactured Housing
    Telecommunications
Contact us with your exact specifications, quantities, lead-times, and we'll meet your needs.

Flexible Vinyl (FPVC, Polyvinyl Chloride)

 
This material is best for applications in moderate climates.
It offers durability, corrosion resistance, and specific degrees of hardness and flexibility.

Flexible Vinyl is commonly used for extruded parts within these industries:

  • Appliance
  • Automotive
  • Construction
  • Consumer Goods
  • Electrical
  • Household
  • HVAC
  • Industrial
  • Lawn & Garden
  • Marine & Watercraftget a plextrusions quote
  • Recreational
  • Residential
  • RV & Manufactured Housing
  • Outdoor applications
  • Telecommunications

Semi Rigid PVC


This material is best for applications for moderate heat and cold resistance.
It offers impact strength, pleasing aesthetics, and a wide range of properties.

Semi Rigid PVC is commonly used for extruded parts within these industries:
  • Consumer Goods
  • Exterior Applications
  • Food and Drug Industry Containers
  • Housewares
  • Industrial
  • Interior Applications
  • Lawn & Garden
  • Refrigeration and Appliance
  • Residential

Information

At Plextrusions, Inc., we offer a variety of capabilities for your professional plastic extrusion needs. While specializing in extruding a wide range of flexible and rigid PVC profiles, we offer extrusion for many different plastics.

We own our own manufacturing facility located in North Ridgeville, Ohio – just outside of Cleveland, only 25 minutes from Cleveland Hopkins Airport. 

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