PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Material Properties
Mechanical Properties
- High strength and rigidity (Rigid PVC)
- Good flexibility (Flexible PVC)
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Good weatherability
- Inherent flame retardance
- Good electrical properties
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Thermal Properties
- Heat deflection temperature: 65-75°C
- Maximum continuous use: 50-70°C
- Self-extinguishing
- Good thermal stability with stabilizers
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Processing Properties
- Good processability
- Moderate processing temperature
- Various processing methods
- Wide range of hardness
- Good for extrusion
- Accepts many additives
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Parts Manufacturing Processes
Injection Molding
Very GoodAdvantages
- Good dimensional stability
- Chemical resistant
- Flame retardant
- Cost-effective
Key Parameters
melt temperature: 150-200°C
mold temperature: 20-50°C
injection pressure: 80-120 MPa
CNC Machining
GoodAdvantages
- Good machinability
- Chemical resistant
- Cost-effective
- Various grades
Key Parameters
cutting speed: 150-250 m/min
feed rate: 0.1-0.2 mm/rev
tool type: Standard tools
3D Printing
PoorAdvantages
- Limited applications
- Prototyping possible
- Low cost
- Quick turnaround
Key Parameters
nozzle temperature: 175-200°C
bed temperature: 50-60°C
layer height: 0.2-0.3mm
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Technical Specifications
density
1.30-1.45 g/cm³
water absorption
<0.5%
tensile strength rigid
35-60 MPa
flexural modulus
2400-4000 MPa
impact strength
20-1000 J/m
heat deflection
65-75°C
dielectric strength
20-40 kV/mm
shore hardness
A50-D85
Processing Guidelines
molding temperature
150-200°C
mold temperature
20-50°C
drying conditions
70°C for 2-4 hours
injection pressure
80-120 MPa
recommended thickness
1.0-4.0 mm
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Parts Industry Applications
Construction
- Pipes and fittings
- Window profiles
- Siding
- Conduit
Medical
- Blood bags
- Tubing
- Medical packaging
- Device components
Industrial
- Chemical tanks
- Ventilation ducts
- Cable insulation
- Industrial sheets