5mm Yellow Foam PVC 246

Foam PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a highly versatile material that offers a lightweight yet durable alternative to solid plastic. Known for its easy fabrication, water and UV resistance, and excellent printable surface, it is widely used across industries such as signage, display, construction, and marine applications.

Fabrication and Installation

• Lightweight: Considerably lighter than solid PVC, making it easier to handle, transport, and install.
• Easy to work with: Cuts, drills, shapes, and glues easily using standard tools.
• Highly versatile: Suitable for machining, routing, and a wide range of finishing techniques.

Durability and Resistance

• Weather & UV resistant: Designed to endure prolonged outdoor exposure without degrading.
• Waterproof: Closed-cell structure prevents water absorption—ideal for wet or marine environments.
• Chemical-resistant: Tolerates a variety of chemicals, making it suitable for harsh industrial settings.
• Fire-resistant: Many variants meet fire-resistance standards, adding to its safety in public and commercial applications.

Appearance and Finishing

• Printable surface: Smooth, non-porous surface ensures excellent results for printing, painting, or vinyl application.
• Low maintenance: Easily cleaned with a damp cloth—resistant to stains, dirt, and oil.

Sustainability and Cost

• Cost-effective: Lower material density makes it more affordable than solid PVC while maintaining strength.

Additional Benefits

• Insulating properties: Provides effective thermal and acoustic insulation—ideal for temperature or noise control in buildings and enclosures.

Key properties of foam PVC include:

Physical and Mechanical Properties

• Lightweight: Foam PVC is considerably lighter than solid PVC, due to its foamed core with microscopic air pockets.
• Durability and Strength: Despite its low weight, it offers high strength, superior impact resistance, and excellent durability, making it suitable for long-term use in various conditions.
• Rigidity (Varies by Density): Foam PVC comes in a range of densities, from flexible to very rigid. Higher-density foams are more robust and suited for load-bearing applications, while lower-density foams are softer and more flexible.
• Closed-Cell Structure: This structure is the basis for many of its benefits, including very low water absorption and effective barriers against air and dust.
• Easy to Fabricate: It can be easily cut, sawed, drilled, bonded, heat-shaped, and painted using standard tools, similar to working with wood.
• Printability: It has a smooth surface that allows for high-quality printing, painting, and laminating, making it popular for signage and displays.
• Sound and Heat Insulation: The low particle density makes it an effective acoustic and thermal insulator.

Chemical and Environmental Properties

• Water and Moisture Resistant: The closed-cell nature means it does not absorb water, swell, or lose its shape, making it ideal for marine and outdoor applications.
• Chemical and Corrosion Resistant: It is a non-reactive material, highly resistant to most inorganic chemicals, acids, alkalis, and solvents.
• Fire Resistant: PVC foam is inherently fire-retardant and self-extinguishing, often achieving a B1 fire rating.
• Weather and UV Resistant: It can withstand harsh weather conditions, including rain, wind, and sunlight, without significant degradation, especially UV-stabilized variants.
• Temperature Tolerance: Its maximum continuous service temperature is typically around 60°C (140°F), and it begins to soften around 65°C (149°F).

Foam PVC (polyvinyl chloride), also known as expanded PVC, is a versatile, lightweight, and durable material with a wide range of uses in various industries.

Key applications include:

• Signage and Advertising – Due to its smooth surface, light weight, and excellent printability, foam PVC is widely used in the advertising industry.
• Construction and Building – Foam PVC’s resistance to moisture, corrosion, fire, and insects makes it a popular substitute for traditional materials like wood and aluminium.
• Marine Industry – Its high resistance to water and saltwater corrosion makes it an excellent choice for marine applications.
• Furniture Manufacturing – Foam PVC is used to create lightweight and durable furniture that is resistant to water and insects.

Other Uses

• Model Making and Prototyping
• Arts and Crafts
• Automotive and Transportation
• Industrial Applications