Click here to buy PVC.PVC is a well known engineering plastic that is used within all parts of our modern life, even domestic uses. PVC is a very economical material that is very easy to machine and form into components PVC is produced by firstly the electrolysis of salt water to provide chlorine, then combined with an oil derivative called ethylene and then polymerised to form PVC.

PVC Sheet
Engineering grade PVC Sheet is almost always dark and is suitable for producing jigs, fixtures etc. that are easy to produce and form by heat and PVC is also easy to bond with many adhesives or even weld by using simple portable welding equipment. PVC Sheet is also often used for lining tanks because of its chemical resistance and also PVC Sheet is often used for general fabrication projects. Industrial grade PVC Sheet is often available in sheet sizes of 2000 x 1000 and also 3000 x 1500, sheet thicknesses range from 1mm thick up to 50mm thick with many thickness increments. PVC Sheet is reasonably impact resistant but can become less resistant at low temperatures.

PVC Rod
Industrial grade PVC Rod that can be machined into many general purpose components such as lightweight pulleys, rollers and some gears. PVC Rod has very good electrical insulation and so is often used for handles for components where electrical components are used. PVC Rod has also got a class 1 fire rating, this is a benefit because without a flame, PVC Rod will self extinguish. PVC Rod is also very good at chemical resistance which can help in many circumstances particularly where strong cleaning chemicals are used. PVC Rod is available in diameters ranging from as small as 6mm diameter up to 300mm diameter, typical colour is dark grey but for certain sizes there is also red and also black manufactured. Ivory colour is made but is almost always made to special order. Lengths manufactured for PVC Rod is normally 2000mm.

PVC is a lightweight easy to machine engineering plastic that is very economical and easily available from us. PVC is also reasonably strong and is compatible with most commonly available adhesives to form an excellent bond strength. PVC is also compatible with many other existing plastic components that are mass produced. Although PVC Rod is not as hard wearing as some other engineering plastics, it can provide a useful solution where an economical material is required. As with all engineering plastics, it is worth remembering that PVC Rod is manufactured oversize in diameter to a varied tolerance, this is to allow components to be machined to an accurate size and be able to remove any potential, slight surface imperfections.