PVC Type I, PVC Type II, Clear PVC and CPVC
Type 1 Gray PVC Sheet
Rigid Vinyl products offer an excellent blend of physical properties, low cost, and ease of fabrication.
Use in the corrosion resistant markets extensively.
Most familiar as household sprinkler pipe, but a workhorse in the industrial market in large sheet and rod.
Most common trade names : Boltaron®, Simona®, Geon®, Vintec®, Corazan® and others.
PVC sheet and rod materials can be chemically glued together (think PVC pipe and fittings), but also in larger applications PVC is heat welded together, similar to Polypropylene and Polyethylene materials.
Type I and Type II PVC Differences
Type I has a high corrosion resistance and normal impact properties.
Type II is a high impact modified formula with low chemical resistance.
Here at Industrial Plastic Supply we generally stock a wide variety of PVC Type I material.
PVC Type 1 is a very chemical resistant performance plastic that out performs most low cost materials.
Foam PVC Sheet
Foam PVC sheet (Closed-cell PVC foamboard)
This is a light weight extruded sheet made with a closed cell structure.
More about CPVC and other Specialty Materials
Why you should use PVC:
- High Impact strength material
- Exceptionally Corrosion Resistant
- Relative low cost
- Bondable and machinable
- Self-extinguishing characteristics
- Good overall physical properties
- Excellent flame retardant material – UL 94 V-0
- Flame spread under 20 per ASTM-E 84
- Exceptional chemical resistance
- Extremely durable and impact resistant
- Unsurpassed bonding and welding properties
- Conforms to ASTM-D-1784-99 Class 12454-B (formerly Type 1 Grade 1)
- PVC is ITAR compliant, and PVC is RoHS compliant
Frequently used in:
- Chemical processing
- Water and waste treatment
- Drains and vents
- Credit cards
- Blister packaging
- Pump and Valve components
- Vinyl Siding
- Irrigation
Material Available As:
Sheet:
.060″ -3″ in 48″ X 96″ Gray Type 1 Sheet (General Purpose)
Also available: Type II, White, Clear and CPVC sheet
Rod:
.250″ -12″ Diameter Gray Type I Rod (General Purpose) in up to 120″ lengths (above 3″ in 60″ lengths)
1/4″ – 7″ diameter. CPVC in up to 120″ Lengths (above 3″ in 60″ lengths)
Tubing:
Custom order – available in square and Rectangular Tube – Call for Information.
Clear Flexible Tubing available in a variety of sizes (special order)
Special Formulations:
Square bar, angle bar, hex bar, custom sizes, formulations, profiles and colors.
Typical Resin Properties for Type 1 PVC Sheet and Rod – PVC Type I Data Sheet
What are the key benefits of using PVC?
- PVC offers numerous advantages, including high impact strength, exceptional corrosion resistance, and a relatively low cost. It is bondable and machinable, possesses self-extinguishing characteristics, and exhibits good overall physical properties. Furthermore, PVC is an excellent flame retardant material, achieving a UL 94 V-0 rating and a flame spread under 20 per ASTM-E 84. It is extremely durable, impact resistant, and boasts unsurpassed bonding and welding properties. PVC conforms to ASTM-D-1784-99 Class 12454-B (formerly Type 1 Grade 1) and is both ITAR and RoHS compliant.
What are the common applications for PVC?
- PVC is frequently used in a variety of applications, including chemical processing, water and waste treatment, and for drains and vents. It is also commonly found in credit cards, blister packaging, pump and valve components, vinyl siding, and irrigation systems.
In what forms is PVC material available?
PVC material is available in various forms, including sheets, rods, tubing, and special formulations. Sheets are available from .060″ to 3″ thick in 48″ X 96″ Gray Type 1 (General Purpose), with Type II, White, Clear, and CPVC sheets also offered. Rods range from .250″ to 12″ diameter in Gray Type I (General Purpose) up to 120″ lengths (above 3″ in 60″ lengths), and CPVC rods are available up to 120″ lengths (above 3″ in 60″ lengths). Tubing, including square and rectangular, and clear flexible tubing, can be custom ordered. Special formulations include square bar, angle bar, hex bar, custom sizes, formulations, profiles, and colors.
CPVC in up to 120″ Lengths (above 3″ in 60″ lengths)
Tubing:
Available in square and Rectangular Tube- Call for Information Clear Flexible Tubing available in a variety of sizes – Call for information
Special Formulations:
Square bar, angle bar, hex bar, custom sizes, formulations, profiles and colors.
Typical Resin Properties for Type 1 PVC sheet and rod
PVC Types I, II Safety Data Sheet
Other Plastic Materials
These properties are for evaluation purposes only. This information is not to be construed as a warranty, guarantee or assurance that you may achieve the same results. Materials made from different resin types, manufacturing techniques and manufacturers will react differently. The information should be used to compare against other materials only, and each user should make his own tests to determine suitability. No warranty as to this materials suitability are either expressed nor implied.