What Are Flexible PVC Compounds?
What Are Flexible PVC Compounds?
Flexible PVC Compounds have become a more popular choice in modern times due to their cost-effectiveness, especially in the injection mouldings and extrusion processing sectors. Learn more about how these compounds are made, their purpose and their safety here.
How Flexible PVC Is Made
To make PVC compound, PVC resin is first mixed with a variety of raw materials that have the possibility of having two adverse effects in its outcome. Depending on which raw materials you mix together with the PVC, you can either produce rigid or flexible PVC compounds. The raw materials that decide this is the plasticisers chosen. This one raw material has the power to produce rigid PVC compounds that create products as hard as window frames. Or flexible PVC ie. malleable compounds that are as flexible as the PVC sole of certain shoes.
Their Purpose Explained
Flexible PVC compounds are among the most versatile materials to use in the production of products. As mentioned above, this PVC compound is great for injection moulding and extrusion processing. This is because the formulation of flexible PVC makes them great for resistance to shock and traction. It also gives these specific PVC compounds unbelievable weather resistance properties. As well as protection in aggressive or dangerous environments. This is paired with strength while still allowing room for creativity with a variety of colour choices. Flexible PVC also allows options for transparency or an opaque effect. This makes flexible PVC a great, reliable, and cost-effective method of production.
A Great Safety Material
It is clear to see why these PVC compounds are used in the production of household items, the automobile industry, the manufacturing of footwear, electrical industries, and more. Over the years it has become known that not only is flexible PVC unmatchable in appearance, but they are a great safety material. This is due to the fact that they are not only fire retardant but also are non-electrical conductors. Flexible PVC are truly what many would consider high-performance mechanical materials.
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