UPVC

uPVC


Product full identity:
Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride

uPVC has an exceptional chemical resistance, high mechanical and tensile strength whilst offering a class 1 fire rating. Together with a high degree of stability, this easily weldable product offers many industrial solutions.

Properties


  • Fire rating - self extinguishing
  • Excellent chemical resistance
  • Good temperature range (+60 to -0°C)
  • High mechanical and tensile strength
  • High rigidity
  • Easily glued and weldable.

Applications


  • Corrosive fluid
  • Internal wall cladding
  • Handling tanks
  • Pump and valve bodies
  • Ventilation systems.

Forms


  • Sheet
  • Rod
  • Angle
  • Hexagonal
  • Hollow rod
  • Tube
  • Channel
  • Square tube
  • Weld rod
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Technical Properties:

All information is for guide purposes only. The data has been taken from standard test results provided by our manufacturers.

Property Unit Test Method Value
Specific gravity g/cm³ DIN EN ISO 1183 1.45
Water absorption till saturation 23°C % MSZ EN ISO 62 0.2
Maximum service temp. Upper temp limit - short term °C 60
Property Unit Test Method Value
Tensile strength MPa DIN EN ISO 527-1.2 >45
Elongation at yield % DIN EN ISO 527 >45
Tensile strength at break MPa DIN EN ISO 527 >25
Unnotched Impact strength kJ/m² DIN EN ISO 179 no break
Notch impact strength kJ/m² DIN EN ISO 179 no break
Tensile modulus of elasticity MPa DIN EN ISO 527-1.2 >2500
Shore-D DIN EN ISO 868 80
Property Unit Test Method Value
Surface resistivity Ω DIN 5348 1013
Dielectric strength kV/mm MSZ EN 60243-1 21
Property Unit Test Method Value
Vicat-softening point VST/B/50 °C DIN EN ISO 306 79
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion 23°C - 100°C m/(m.K) DIN 53752 0.7
Thermal conductivity at 23°C W/mK DIN 52612 0.2
Property Unit Test Method Value
Food compliance - FDA FDA no
Food compliance - EU EU 10/2011 yes (wall linings only)
Property Unit Test Method Value
Fire performance UL 94

DIN4102

CSE RF 3/77

NFD 92-501(F)

BS 476 Part 7
V-0

B2

Class 2

M2

Class 2
Property Unit Test Method Value
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