PVC Rod - Petron Thermoplast

Description

PVC rod or unplasticised polyvinyl chloride is a rigid engineering plastic with high mechanical strength, excellent chemical resistance, and low moisture absorption. It is highly corrosion resistant and simple to machine, fabricate, weld, and bond. It is a good electrical insulator and has a flammability rating of UL94 V-0, which means it will self-extinguish after the flame is removed. PVC rod is also compliant with European Directive drinking water legislation 98/83/EC and is safe to use with clean water.

Polyvinyl chloride is frequently converted into electrical components such as valve bodies, bearing cages, bell mounts, chemical apparatus, linings, gaskets, and insulators. Petron Thermoplast can turn PVC rods into a wide variety of finished products using our in-house CNC machinery. Visit our plastic machining section to learn more about our manufacturing capabilities. View our bell mounts case study to see how we successfully replicated OEM parts for use in the water processing industry.

Applications

Bearing cages, bell mounts, chemical apparatus, gaskets, valve bodies, and insulators for electrical applications are all common uses for this material. Plastic is widely used in the water and wastewater industries

Key Features

Temperature range: 0°C to +60°C.
Mechanical strength and hardness are both very high.
Plastic that is excellent for bonding and can be easily welded.
Water absorption is extremely low.
Self-extinguishing.
Outstanding electrical insulation properties.
Chemical resistance is good, and it is easily thermoformed.

Standards

In accordance with European Directive 98/83/CE, it is suitable for use with drinking water.
The flammability rating is UL94 V-0.

Availability

Also available: We can supply grey PVC rod with food and water approval upon request, but minimum order quantities may apply. PVC Sheet is available in a range of colours, sheet sizes and thicknesses.

Colour	Rod Length (mm)	Rod Diameter (mm)
–	–	8 10 12 15 18 20 22 25 30 32 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
Grey	2000	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Grey	1000	– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Black	2000	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Red	2000	– * * * * * – * * – * * * * * * * *

Colour	Rod Length (mm)	Rod Diameter (mm)
–	–	75 80 85 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 180 200 225 250
Grey	2000	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Grey	1000	– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Black	2000	* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Red	2000	– * * * * * – * * – * * * * * * * *

*Denotes standard rod availability.
Note: If a specific colour of material is required, please state this in writing at the point of enquiry. Other diameters may be available, please enquire.