PVC is a strong and durable material that has begun to replace materials such as wood, metals, etc. when it comes to certain products and applications. Starting a PVC products manufacturing business can easily be achieved on a small or medium scale so long as you have the right PVC compounds and processing equipment.
As an experienced PVC raw material supplier in South Africa, IPC is here to tell you more about some of the things that you’ll need in order to create high-quality PVC products.
Decide What Type of PVC Products You Want to Create
While there are some manufacturing plants that make all different types of PVC products, it is best to start with just one type of product when getting started. Some popular PVC products include shoes, window gaskets, pipes, electrical components and many more items.
Once you have decided what type of product you want to create, you may want to do some research regarding the PVC compounds and processing needed to make that specific product. The two main types of processes are extrusion and injection moulding.
The Right PVC Compounds
In order to make any sort of PVC product, you’ll need PVC compounds. There are 6 main categories of PVC compounds, namely:
- Rigid injection compound
- Rigid extrusion compound
- Semi-rigid injection compound
- Semi-rigid extrusion compound
- Flexible injection compound
- Flexible extrusion compound
Compounds can also be created with specific characteristics, such as UV resistance, chemical resistance, and more. You can also choose which colour you would like.
Processing Equipment
The processing equipment you will need for creating your PVC product will all depend on whether you are using the extrusion or injection moulding process. This specialised equipment can be expensive, especially if you are buying it new, but it is well worth it to invest in quality equipment from the get-go.
Want to get started with PVC compounds and processing?
Here at IPC, we are proud suppliers of high-quality PVC granules in South Africa and internationally. Our experts are also more than happy to offer advice with regard to what type of compounds will work best for your operation. To learn more, get in touch with us today.
