PVC compounds are the small plastic pellets that are melted down and moulded to create a wide variety of plastic products. These PVC compounds come in an array of different types, including flexible compounds and rigid compounds, among many others.
As professional PVC compound manufacturers in South Africa, IPC is here to tell you more about specialised grades. Specialised grades are custom PVC compounds that are specifically tailored toward a customer’s specific requirements and desired quality for their end product.
While there are dozens of different specialised grades out there, here are a few of the most popular on the market.
Oil-Resistant
Oil resistance is an important feature to incorporate into certain PVC compound grades, especially if your end product is to be used in an oily or slippery environment.
UV-Resistant
As we all know, the sun can fade and weaken plastic products over time. But this damage can be minimised by choosing UV-resistance as a grade for products that will experience long-term exposure to sunlight.
Anti-Static
Adding anti-static properties to the plastic soles of safety shoes can be a necessity for certain environments, such as the mining industry.
Fragrance Enhanced
Do you want your products to smell like vanilla? Or any other scent that you can think of? Stand out from the crowd with a feature made possible by specialised PVC compound grades.
Glitter Enhanced
Glitter enhanced PVC compounds are perfect for manufacturers looking to create plastic toys, fashion footwear and any other product they think would be made more attractive with a bit of shimmer!
Food-Contact
Any plastic products designed to be used in the food industry, cling film, etc, all have to be made from food safe PVC which is considered to be a specialised grade.
Anti-Fungal
Anti-fungal grades are used for things like fridge/freezer door seals and in areas where bacteria and fungus are likely to breed. This additive minimises the risk of fungus growth on the plastic product
All specialised grades can be created for rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible PVC compounds, and in any colour.
Interested in purchasing specialised grades of PVC compounds in South Africa? Here at IPC, we are experienced PVC compound manufacturers and have a range of top-quality specialised grades for you to choose from. Have any questions? Please contact our knowledgeable team at IPC.
