Material Properties U-PVC (Polyvinyl chloride)
Availability - Rod, extruded sheet, pressed sheet/block,tube, special extrusions,tube,hollow rod, profiles including Hexagonal-angle-'U'channel,solid and hollow rectangular/square sections.
Rated self-extinguishing, has an exceptional chemical resistance and is easy to machine. PVC-U shows high mechanical strengths, tensile strength and can be used in applications ranging in temperature from -15 °C to +60 °C. It can also be easily solvent cemented and welded.
Advantages
• high mechanical strength and hardness
• good insulation properties
• high chemical resistance
• self-extinguishing
• low water absorption
• easy to varnish and glue
Disadvantages
• low impact strength
• limited weather resistance
Applications
• Pumps and valves
• Seals
• Pipe systems
• Bearings
• Brush industry
• Lamp housing
• Parts for the dental industry
• Chemical tanks
Transparent PVC-U Advantages
• higher impact strength
• good transparency
Please view under 'U' for additional U-PVC information in the materials list opposite.