PVC Compound Manufacturers
PVC Compound Manufacturers
The process that PVC compound manufacturers go through to make the compound is a fascinating one and it ends up with an extremely versatile and malleable material that gets used in multiple industries. You name it and it’s highly likely that PVC compound is used in some shape or form in the manufacturing of products used within that industry.
The Function Of PVC Compound Manufacturers
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC or Vinyl) is something that can be found all around us. Used in various ways and forms, PVC compounds are naturally an off-white colour or made to specific colours which can either be made available in granule or powder form. The versatility of this product makes it an ideal “raw” material.
Manufacturers of PVC compounds specialise in the supply of flexible, semi-rigid and rigid PVC granules, also known as PVC pellets and PVC compounds. The polyvinyl chloride mentioned above is what these materials are made out of, meaning that these are plastic granules that contain carbon, chlorine and hydrogen. What the manufacturer does is supply other businesses with this material with which all kinds of PVC products can be made.
The Discovery Of PVC Compounds
First made in 1872 by German chemist Eugene Baumann when he discovered that the polymer had the appearance of a white solid material inside a flask filled with the newly discovered (at the time) vinyl chloride gas had been exposed to sunlight. There are two kinds of PVC, , rigid (plasticised) and flexible (non-plasticised). The popularity of the compound came from a number of factors including its versatility and cost-effectiveness.
Getting back to the discovery of this compound, the science behind this phenomenon is truly fascinating.
The PVC Compound Manufacturing Process
What PVC compound manufacturers do is develop this polymer according to client specifications and demand. This means that the compounds can be altered from their natural white hue to whichever colour is preferred along with other technical aspects that may be tweaked to suit the eventual function of the polymer.
For your PVC compound needs, Innovative PVC Compounds (IPC) guarantees only the best product from which you can manufacture your very own goods. If you’re looking for a solid foundation, check out IPC.
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