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PVC Rod is a great general purpose engineering plastic that has become very important to customers as it provides some unique features.

Features of PVC Rod
PVC Rod has a popular position within the engineering plastics industry because of a number of reasons. PVC Rod is a very economical plastic and where components are being made to a budget. PVC Rod can often help reduce initial material costs. PVC Rod also has very good chemical resistance and is often used in areas where chemical contact is likely. PVC Rod can also offer excellent electrical resistance. PVC is one of the most common electrical insulating plastics available. Another feature of PVC Rod is it's low moisture absorption, this helps with the stability of components in damp or wet conditions. One of the best attributes of PVC Rod would be it's excellent abilities to be thermoformed, PVC Rod can quite easily be warmed with moderate heat and formed to a shape and after cooling will retain it's new shape. Another very important feature of PVC Rod is it's fire rating, PVC Rod has a class 1 fire rating and is self extinguishing helping PVC Rod further expand its applications. PVC Rod can also be very easily bonded by readily available adhesives.

Applications for PVC Rod
Because PVC Rod has an excellent chemical resistance, it is often found in chemical tanks or valve components. PVC Rod is also specified for prototype or model manufacture, this is because it is very economical and easy to machine and produce quite intricate components. PVC Rod can also be found inside household applications for light duty components to help reduce costs and reduce weight.

Commercial availability of PVC Rod
PVC Rod is extruded in a variety of sizes to help offer customers a very comprehensive option, PVC Rod is generally available in a standard diameter range from as small as 6mm diameter up to and including 300mm diameter. The standard popular manufactured length of PVC Rod is usually 2000mm although in the larger diameter range this can often be 1000mm due to handling ability.

The most popular colour for PVC Rod is industrial grey although black and also red have a popular requirement. PVC Rod is available in ivory but this is less common and usually requires a short waiting time from order time to delivery.

Some technical details for PVC Rod
Maximum long term service temperature is 60°C. Melting point is approximately 175°C. Tensile strength is 75MPa. Water absorption is 0.2.

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