PVC

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

The material can be easily bonded, welded, bent, turned, milled and drilled, creating a wide range of applications. The mechanical strength of PVC also allows for self-supporting constructions. The material is impermeable to gases and liquids and is highly resistant to ageing. In addition, PVC offers excellent flame-retardant properties. Its smooth, non-porous surface makes it easy to clean.

PVC belongs to the group of “general-purpose” plastics and offers an excellent price-to-performance ratio. For this reason, PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is used in almost every industrial sector and for a wide variety of applications. The material can be bonded and welded very well and has a broad field of use. It is highly resistant to acids and alkalis, and painting and printing pose no problems. PVC is cadmium-free and features high stiffness and compressive strength. Impact resistance is limited, especially at low temperatures.

This material is particularly suitable for applications such as chemical tanks and containers, linings for fume cupboards, drainage channel linings, flanges and ventilation ducts. PVC is also widely used in the advertising industry and successfully applied in the construction sector. In the form of pipes, fittings and accessories, PVC is indispensable for piping systems. The material is also widely used in equipment manufacturing, mechanical engineering and the electrical industry.

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