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PVC Data Sheet
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Overview
Rigid PVC is a strong, stiff, low cost plastic material that is easy to fabricate and easy to bond using adhesives or solvents. It is also easy to weld using thermoplastic welding equipment.
PVC is frequently used in the construction of tanks, valves, and piping systems.
Rigid PVC Standard Sizes
| SHEET |
48"x96" (0.06"-3.0" thick)
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| ROD |
diameter 0.25"-12.0"
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- Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size and by manufacturer
- Custom sizes and colors available upon request
- Many of our plastic materials are available as films with thicknesses of 0.029" or less
Rigid PVC Grades
NOTE: Several grades of rigid PVC are available. For additional information on rigid PVC plastic materials, contact your local Curbell Plastics representative or call Curbell at 1-888-287-2355.
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Typical Properties
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UNITS |
ASTM TEST |
PVC (RIGID) |
| Tensile strength |
psi |
D-638 |
7,500 |
| Flexural modulus |
psi |
D-790 |
481,000 |
| Izod impact (notched) |
ft-lbs/in of notch |
D-256 |
1.0 |
| Heat deflection temperature @ 264 psi |
°F |
D-648 |
158 |
| Maximum continuous service temperature in air |
°F |
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140 |
| Water absorption (immersion 24 hours) |
% |
D-570 |
0.06 |
| Coefficient of linear thermal expansion |
in/in/°Fx10-5 |
D-696 |
3.2 |
| Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand. |
| TENSILE STRENGTH |
FLEXURAL MODULUS |
| of PVC compared with HDPE and Homopolymer Polypropylene |
of PVC compared with HDPE and Homopolymer Polypropylene |
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