PVC sheet is a widely used material with excellent corrosion and chemical resistance. Top applications for PVC sheet include corrosive-resistant valves and fittings, chemical processing equipment, pool components, laboratory equipment, and many other components used in potentially corrosive environments. Additionally, PVC sheet is best used in applications where final installation is not subject to intense impact.
Specification
Test method | Unit | Value | |
Specific gravity | ASTM D792 | g/cm³ | 1.55 |
Water Absorption (saturation) | ASTM D570 | % | 0.5 |
Humidity Absorption (saturation) | ASTM D570 | % | 0.2 |
Maximum permissible service temp. | UL 746B | °F | 140 |
Lower permissible service temp. | UL 746B | °F | 5 |
Tensile strength at yield | ASTM D638 | psi | 7200 |
Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 | psi | 440000 |
Elongation at yield | ASTM D638 | % | - |
Tensile strength at break | ASTM D638 | psi | - |
Elongation at break | ASTM D638 | % | - |
Impact strength | ASTM D256 | ft-lb/in | - |
Notch impact strength | ASTM D256 | ft-lb/in | 2.2 |
Ball indentation / Rockwell hardness | ASTM D785 | psi | - |
Shore-D | ASTM D2240 | - | 74 |
Flexural strength | ASTM D790 | psi | 11000 |
Advantages
Machines well to a polished finish
Solvent Cemented & Welded
Relatively less expensive than other plastics
Strong and stiff
Flame retardant grades available
Chemical resistant
Self extinguishing
UV stabalised grades available
Drinking water approved
Food compliant grades available
Corrosive fluid handling
Valves
Tanks
Water applications
Air conditioning & ventilation systems
PVC sheet is a widely used material with excellent corrosion and chemical resistance. Top applications for PVC sheet include corrosive-resistant valves and fittings, chemical processing equipment, pool components, laboratory equipment, and many other components used in potentially corrosive environments. Additionally, PVC sheet is best used in applications where final installation is not subject to intense impact.
Specification
Test method | Unit | Value | |
Specific gravity | ASTM D792 | g/cm³ | 1.55 |
Water Absorption (saturation) | ASTM D570 | % | 0.5 |
Humidity Absorption (saturation) | ASTM D570 | % | 0.2 |
Maximum permissible service temp. | UL 746B | °F | 140 |
Lower permissible service temp. | UL 746B | °F | 5 |
Tensile strength at yield | ASTM D638 | psi | 7200 |
Tensile Modulus | ASTM D638 | psi | 440000 |
Elongation at yield | ASTM D638 | % | - |
Tensile strength at break | ASTM D638 | psi | - |
Elongation at break | ASTM D638 | % | - |
Impact strength | ASTM D256 | ft-lb/in | - |
Notch impact strength | ASTM D256 | ft-lb/in | 2.2 |
Ball indentation / Rockwell hardness | ASTM D785 | psi | - |
Shore-D | ASTM D2240 | - | 74 |
Flexural strength | ASTM D790 | psi | 11000 |
Advantages
Machines well to a polished finish
Solvent Cemented & Welded
Relatively less expensive than other plastics
Strong and stiff
Flame retardant grades available
Chemical resistant
Self extinguishing
UV stabalised grades available
Drinking water approved
Food compliant grades available
Corrosive fluid handling
Valves
Tanks
Water applications
Air conditioning & ventilation systems