Many modern manufacturing and product design requirements hinge on the PVC compound being flexible. This could be for electronics components, automotive parts, or consumer goods.
A high-quality, flexible extrusion compound can make the difference in terms of performance, longevity, and user satisfaction, offering versatility and durability. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons this type of compound is so useful.
Design Versatility
One of the greatest benefits of flexible extrusion compounds is that it opens the door to a wide range of design possibilities, thanks to its ability to bend, stretch, and conform to complex shapes.
These properties make this kind of compound ideal for the design and manufacturing of custom profiles and intricate components. Various industries benefit from this kind of approach to design, such as automotive and electronics, where parts often need to fit into tight or irregular spaces to create tight seals, which is not always possible with rigid plastics.
In addition to the flexibility, this compound is easily coloured, textured, or modified with additives to meet all kinds of specific design requirements without compromising functionality.
Enhanced Durability & Performance
Flexible PVC compounds are known for their resilience. This material is designed and engineered to resist wear and tear, UV exposure, moisture, harsh chemicals, and more, extending the product’s life and reducing maintenance requirements.
Whether you’re dealing with seals, gaskets, or cable insulation, where the material is likely to be exposed to dynamic movement, heat, and vibration, the flexibility helps absorb stress and prevents cracking and fatigue. This results in fewer failures in the field and more reliable performance over time.
Cost-Effective Manufacturing
Since flexible extrusion compounds can be extruded continuously into long lengths, there’s less material being wasted when compared to other traditional moulding methods. This contributes to cost savings throughout the production process and is energy-efficient.
Extrusion also lends itself well to automation, which is a very efficient approach to manufacturing.
In addition, many flexible PVC compounds can be recycled and reused, which supports many companies’ sustainable manufacturing goals and helps them to reduce their overall material costs.
If you’re looking for a high-quality, flexible extrusion compound, then IPC has exactly what you’re looking for. Contact us today to find out more about our product offering.
