PVC Pipes and Fittings

Group: Vinyl polymers

Material: Polyvinyl Chloride

Molecular Structure: AMORF

Specific Gravity: 1.2 – 1.35 g/cm3

Viscosity of Molten Matter: High

Melting Degree: 120 – 140 degrees

Linear: 1 – 1.5 %

Extruded Shrinkage:

Pre-Drying: Air at 60 degrees (2 hours)

Temporary Standby: Lowers Temperatures

Injection Pressure: 1000 – 1600 bar

Ironing Pressure: 500 – 800 bar

Counter Pressure: 50 – 80 bar

Injection Nozzle Type: Open

Material Change and Cleaning of Sleeve Screw: HDPE

Nozzle and Rocket Assembly Cleaning: Acetone and wire brush

Description

PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) is a plastic polymer with a wide range of uses. It is the third most produced synthetic plastic polymer after polyethylene and polypropylene. It also has two different forms, rigid and flexible.