PVC Compounds
We specialise in the manufacturing of flexible, rigid and semi-rigid PVC compounds used in a variety of applications for both moulding and extrusion processes. We supply our products both locally and internationally, and comply with REACH and RoHS standards.
What is PVC?
Polyvinyl Chloride, known colloquially as PVC, is the third most widely-produced synthetic plastic polymer in the world. PVC is a plastic which contains hydrogen, carbon and chlorine, and is classified as a thermoplastic resin. This means that they can be softened by heat and formed to many profiles. The key reason for PVC’s popularity is its extreme versatility. It’s both durable and lightweight, and can come in clear or coloured forms.
PVC Compounds
Before PVC can be transformed into products, it has to be combined with special additives – which in turn determine whether the products will be flexible or rigid, what colour they will be, etc. The materials are put into a high-speed mixer. The materials are then compounded through an extruder and is then cut into pellets and made ready for shipping and distribution. PVC compounds are usually supplied in the form of PVC pellets, which can be used in both extrusion and injection moulding processes.
Our PVC compounds
Here at IPC, PVC compounds are our specialty and our aim is to bring you the very best compounds at the most competitive prices. To display its durability, it has been proved that certain PVC plastic products have the lifespan of 10 to 100 years.
The plastic continues to see modern improvements and you may be surprised to find out where PVC exists in your everyday life.
Our Products
We Supply Various Types Of PVC Products Which Include:
Flexible Extrusion Compound
At IPC we manufacture Flexible PVC Compounds that contain excellent surface finishes and physical properties which are essential for use in extrusion applications. We serve both national and international manufacturers in various areas of the consumer market. Buyers of our Flexible Extrusion compound use it to produce anything from garden hoses and gaskets to profiles for the furniture and components for automotive industries.
Flexible Injection Compound
Our Flexible PVC Injection Compound is of exceptionally high quality and meets all industry standards yet is still cost-effective, thus never forcing our clients to have to compromise value for price. The majority of our products are made up of a variety of footwear, which ranges widely; from slip slops to safety shoes, slippers to military boots and everything in between.
Semi-rigid Injection Compound
At IPC, we produce Semi-Rigid PVC Compounds for use in the injection moulding production of Building & Construction related products, with our clients manufacturing consumer products that range from cable shrouds to interlocking floor tiles. This material category is also suitable for other products and components such as coasters for your restaurant tables. Our compounds give you the highest quality product potential with prices that still remain competitive.
Semi-rigid Extrusion Compound
Semi-Rigid PVC Compounds are produced at our factory in Durban, after which they are shipped off to our clients around the world where these compounds find uses in the extrusion of Building, Construction and Packaging related products and applications. Our clients manufacture consumer goods that range from strip curtains to wire fence coating, using our high-quality compounds.
Rigid Extrusion Compound
Our quality Rigid PVC Compounds are ideal for even the most complex profiles used in the extrusion process. Applications range from the furniture industry to custom extruded profiles. Our range of Rigid PVC Compounds are ideal for applications where flame retardance and durability are essential. And as many of our happy customers can tell you, our compounds are of the highest quality.
Rigid Injection Compound
The Rigid PVC Compounds, which we offer at IPC, are well-suited for the demanding applications of the industrial market. The compound is of top-notch quality. We supply our specially formulated Rigid PVC Compounds to a range of national and international consumer manufacturers, which use our high-quality products to create a variety of pipe and electrical fittings as well as other industrial components.
Blow Moulding
Our newly launched blow moulding grade of PVC compounds is a high-spec material formulated specifically for blown injection moulding processes. This products is specifically introduced into our range for manufacturers of bottles and jars in the packaging industry with demand for good quality material backed by reliable and pleasant service.
Specialized
We can formulate new and improve current grades to suit your specific specialized requirements. Perhaps your product needs to have anti-fungal properties or your new footwear concept includes glitter in the shoe soles or maybe the new trend is Vanilla fragranced products. Our experienced technical team are able to create the unique products you need to gain the market share you are chasing.