The word PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride or polyvinylchloride, a thermoplastic fabric which is obtained by natural raw materials. For this reason, it is considered to have a low environmental impact. Thanks to its multiple qualities, it is used in different fields such as the construction industry or the creative packaging and it is even a part of the 3D keychain production. These are just a few examples of the areas where PVC can be used.
In this further examination, you will understand its characteristics and its functions.
What is PVC? What about its characteristics?
The polyvinyl chloride has the following formula -(CH2CHCI)n- and a molecular weight which is between 60.000 and 150.000 units.It is extremely used and wide-spread as a kind of plastic.It was discovered in the 19th century but we had to wait until 1926 for its production, when Waldo Semon of the B.F. Goodrich developed a new specific technique to mix PVC with other water plasticizers and additives. Ever since then, it has come a long way. Today we can clearly say what PVC is: a material that can be used in various businesses thanks to its innovative ways.
The main features of the PVC (in addition to its versatility) are:
- Weldable with high-frequency
- Flexible
- It can be resistent against chemical agents, including fungus and bacteria
- Light
- Stable
- Water-proof
- Flat and flawless surface
- Easy to handle
- Easy maintenance
- Water-repellent
- It can be made into a inflamable and fire-resistent material
Essay, which has been always creative and specialized in HF solutions, chooses PVC for these characteristics and for the particular market needs. As it was said in the previous paragraph, since it was made of natural resources which don’t require non-renewable or limited material, it has a low environmental impact.
Furthermore, its production takes place by using a lower quantity of energy compared to the production of other material, reducing the emissions of CO2 in the making. Every part of the welded products can be used or allocated to the industries which remanufacture waste material. This is why the PVC is known to be one of the best materials responding in a very good way to the request of sustainability.
What kind of PVC products:
Essay chose to weld PVC following the high-frequency procedure, which allows 12 Mhz waves to be used on plastic material of different types. The products resulted to be equipped with a safe and long lasting joint, not to mention an impeccable design.
The PVC products that can be obtained are different and they are meant for different markets; for example the healthcare among many:
- Items for bathing establishments
- Items for outdoor furniture
- Personalized PVC keychains
- Sport articles
- Creative PVC packaging
- Customized PVC bags
- Customized PVC patches
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