Range
| Sheet Size | Thicknesses |
|---|---|
| 1220 x 2440 | 3.0mm & 5.0mm |
| 1220 x 3050 | 3.0mm & 5.0mm |
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Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Physical Properties | |
| Base Polymer | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Form | Unplasticised rigid foam PVC shhet |
| Smell | Colourless |
| Moisture Absorption (24hr @ 23OC) | <0.25% by weight |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble |
| Oxygen Index | 48% |
| Mechanical Properties | |
| Tensile Strength at Yield | 16MPa |
| Modulus of Elasticity | 0.85-0.9 MPa |
| Elongation at Break | 27-29% |
| Flexural Strength | 25-27 MPa |
| Impact Resistance (Charpy) | 15 kJ/m2 |
| Average Sheet Hardness | > 30 Shore D |
| Thermal Properties | |
| Vicat Softening Temp | 73-76 °C |
| Thermal Expansion Coeff | 0.068 mm/m °C |
| Service Temp Range | -20 to +60 °C |
| Thermal Conductivity K | 0.085 W/m °C |
| Thermal Decomposition Temp | >200°C |
| Electrical Properties | |
| Dielectric Strength | 100 kV/cm |
| Surface Resistance | >1012 Ohm |
| Volume Resistivity | 4 x 1015 Ohm*cm |
| Dielectric Constant | 2.4 (for 1kHz) |
| Dielectric Dissipation Factor | 0.013 (for 1kHz) |
| Tracking Resistance | 600 CPI |
Additional Information
Fabrication
This versatile material has a high strength to weight ratio that can be easily worked with using basic wood and metal working tools and easily transported due to its lightweight nature.
Cutting – using a cutting knife or a straight, finely serrated blade mounted on a hand-saw, band saw, disc (circular) saw or jigsaw. Sheets exceeding 3mm must be sawn. It is also suitable for sawing, drilling, milling, routing and guillotining.
Fastening – Panels can be fixed to supporting structures using screws, rivets, nails and adhesive.
Bonding – can be bonded to itself or other materials.
Drilling – can be drilled using any conventional drill.
Welding – either by hot air welding or butt welding.
Die Cutting – flat shapes with complex outlines can be die cut from thinner sheets.
Installation
Applications of recycled PVC foam sheets must make adequate allowance for thermal movement. Adequate clearance must be allowed if holes are drilled for fixing and in rebates of support frames.
Service Temperature
The material’s mechanical performance is known to remain stable in prolonged service in temperatures ranging from –20 to +60°C.
Thermoforming
Components which are relatively simple and shallow in form are thermoformable from recycled PVC foam sheet. An elastic state is reached between the temperature range 115-130ºC.
Folding-can be folded on a simple jig fitted with a forming tool having a radius of about two and a half times the sheet thickness.
Draping–by softening a panel to an elastic state, draping over an appropriately shaped pattern and retaining it until cooled and rigid.
Storage & Handling
Recycled PVC foam sheets are best stored indoors under ambient warehouse conditions up to 20°C, away from direct sunlight, in a cool dry store. Do not store indoors close to heat sources, for example, radiant heaters or boilers. Standing sheets on ends or sides should be avoided.
Printing Preparation
For a sheet clean and protected by film, only ionization or static brush is required. Lukewarm water and ordinary non-abrasive household detergent and a sponge or soft cloth is normally sufficient for degreasing and cleaning prior to secondary operations the following solvents are suitable: methyl alcohol or methylated spirits.
Panel Orientation
This should be considered when mounting panels; extruded materials generally have fractionally greater flexural strength, and therefore resistance to bending in the direction of extrusion.
Chemical Resistance
Recycled foam PVC, is resistant to most chemicals and atmospheric pollutants. Contact with solvents and wet wood preservatives must be avoided.
Static
Rinsing the surface with water or antistatic cleaning agent can reduce static charge. Another method is to blow down the sheet with ionised air. The effect of this treatment is short term but usually sufficient for subsequent operations.
Weather & UV Resistance
Recycled PVC foam can be used for a number of short term exterior applications. Black, white and grey have the greatest colour retention while that of red and yellow is lesser. Applications most shaded from direct sunlight will retain colour longest. Climate, location and project specifications should be taken into account when considering this material for outdoor projects.
Applications
The range offers superb screen printing and direct to substrate digital printing results, the product gives excellent effects when routered or engraved.
- Shop outfitting, exhibition stands and displays
- Signage and point of purchase/sale
- Vinyl application and photo mounting
- Screen printing
- Direct digital printing
Characteristics
- Recycled black core
- Bright white surface
- Consistently smooth and even
- Quality digital and screen printing
- Quality digital and screen printing
- Environmentally sound
- Light and cost-effective
- Hard and resilient
- Versatile
