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PVC
Strength, Stiffness, Cost Effective, Machinability

PVC for CNC Machining

PVC is a strong, stiff, low cost plastic material that is easy to fabricate and easy to bond using adhesives or solvents.

Please note

The information contained herein are typical values intended for reference and comparison purposes only. They should NOT be used as a basis for design specifications or quality control.

Design Tip

To minimize costs, reduce the number of part setups, inspection dimensions, or strict tolerances, and avoid deep pockets with small radii.

Hardness

Material hardness is based on the Rockwell Hardness Scale.

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Low cost plastic known for its strength, stiffness and versatility

PVC

PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a strong, stiff, low cost plastic material that is easy to fabricate and bond using adhesives or solvents.

PVC is also easy to weld using thermoplastic welding equipment, and is frequently used in the construction of tanks, valves, and piping systems.

Performance Characteristics

  • Low cost
  • Easy to machine and fabricate
  • Strong and stiff

Common Brands

  • Boltaron
  • Corzan CPVC
  • Vintec I
  • Vintec II

PVC Properties

  • Mechanical Properties
  • Thermal Properties
  • Electrical Properties
  • Optical Properties
  • Mechanical Properties

    Tensile Strength 7,500 psi
    Tensile Modulus of Elasticity 411,000 psi
    Tensile Elongation -- %
    Flexural Strength 12,800 psi
    Flexural Modulus of Elasticity 481,000 psi
    Compressive Strength -- psi
    Hardness R115
    Izod Impact 1.0 ft-lbs/in

  • Thermal Properties

    Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion 3.2 in/in/°F x 10-5
    Heat Deflection Temperature (66 psi/264 psi) -- / 158 °F
    Max Continuous Service Temperature in Air 140 °F

  • Electrical Properties

    Dielectric Strength 544 V/mil

  • Optical Properties

    Light Transmittance -- %
    Haze -- %